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As HR departments move on from addressing the immediate effects of the coronavirus lockdown period, XpertHR says that supporting employees’ financial wellbeing can help maintain employee goodwill and engagement with the business.

Joshua Welch, Recruitment Industry Specialist

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in unprecedented global disruptions as businesses around the world shut down in an attempt to contain the virus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic troubles all over the world. But it has also given way to a few new work-from-home job opportunities that you can take advantage of for added income.

New research has shown that self-employed professionals are likely to earn more if they have better ICT (Information and communications technology) skills.

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With the August Bank holiday coming up, as well as many people having had to delay holidays due to the pandemic, Adrian Lewis, director at Activ Absence, is urging employers to remind workers about the importance of taking annual leave for their mental wellbeing.

Latest data has revealed that as many as one in three businesses are expecting to cut jobs in the third quarter of the year.

The REC has signed up to the Race at Work Charter, strengthening its commitment to improve opportunities for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff.

An IPSE proposal to the government to support those within the self-employed sector who have missed out during the pandemic, has been met with a ‘deeply disappointing’ response.