MEMBERNEWS Gaps in workforce must be filled
A Derby-based recruitment agency has warned that a business bounce back will be successful only if companies anticipate gaps in their workforce post-coronavirus. Sky Recruitment Solutions is
predicting that many business owners could be caught off guard if furloughed staff decide not to return to work and redundancies are made too hastily. The firm which specialises in
industrial roles at all levels throughout the region, foresees a potential “recruitment nightmare”, preventing companies from getting off the starting blocks when restrictions lift. It comes as the Institute for
Employment Studies revealed that unemployment has already risen to at least 2.5 million, around 7.5% of the workforce - a far quicker rise than in any of the last three recessions. It recommends that the Government brings together a ‘Cobra’ scheme for jobs.
HSG launches Hygiene Audit
Washroom hygiene services and water conservation specialists HSG has launched a new initiative to help businesses prepare for a smooth return to trading. HSG’s Hygiene Audit - a
health and wellbeing assessment for businesses - aims to give business owners reassurance that they are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of customers and staff moving forward. Solutions can include
upgrading existing facilities such as hand sanitiser, soap and towel dispensers as well as new innovations such as no-touch door opening and social distancing reminder floor mats. Simon Rice, Managing
Director at HSG said: “These unprecedented times have reminded us all that hygiene is vitally important. Staff and customers alike will, quite rightly, have higher expectations of washroom hygiene standards in the places they work and visit. “We hope the Hygiene
Audit will give businesses peace of mind that they are fully prepared to re-open their doors, and to provide reassurance to their staff and customers that measures have been taken to protect health and well-being.”
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‘More than 80% of our client base has already started talking to us about how their businesses will need to adapt their staffing post-lockdown’
However, the current climate
could be an opportunity for firms to review structures to help ensure the economy recovers quickly. David Torrington (pictured), Managing Director, said: “Businesses are reviewing their staff because those in roles prior to the lockdown period may not be the staff required to take that same business forward. “More than 80% of our client
base has already started talking to us about how their businesses will need to adapt their staffing post- lockdown. “Businesses will unfortunately
make redundancies, and staff that have been furloughed may decide not to return to work once the furlough ends, leaving gaps in their workforce.
“The pool of available staff has
altered dramatically over the past six weeks. As high employment levels have changed to high levels of unemployment, in theory, there is a larger pool of high-quality staff that companies can attract.” For instance, if a business’
strategy changes to more of a proactive sales approach, it will become crucial they have the right staff to proactively market the business. David added: “We have reviewed
our service offerings and adjusted our commercials to help local businesses, with a more competitive rate structure, loyalty discounts and preferential payment terms for businesses struggling to get credit or having cashflow problems.”
Sophie Wragg wanted to do
something to help children struggling with anxiety during lockdown
Support for children’s mental health
Nottingham-based business Be Your Best Version is making a significant impact in managing mental health, by helping children across the country overcome anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The organisation, which helps professionals reach
their full potential, develop leadership skills and increase self-confidence, has created a free 16-page guide aimed at children aged nine to teenagers. The guide is now being used by primary and secondary schools across the East Midlands as well as NHS providers, ambulance services, police forces and national retailers across the country. Lack of control and routine currently being
experienced by families is causing anxiety for many children and teenagers. After hearing that some children of key workers are completely overcome by anxiety, the owner of Be Your Best Version, Sophie
Wragg knew she could use her experience in personal and business coaching to help teach children to manage their stress, anxiety and negative thinking. Schools across the region are already sharing the
guide with their students and some incorporated it into mental health awareness week and included extracts in newsletters. Sophie said: “It is upsetting to hear how many children
are struggling with anxiety and I want to do something to help. I want to try and take some pressure off families and help children learn to manage their anxiety. The guide seems the perfect way to share the information and exercises quickly, easily and for free. “The feedback has been overwhelming. I’ve received
so many positive comments and it has been great to hear the different ways the guide has been used. I’m so pleased that it can help so many children and families nationally.”
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