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Support needed for staff returning to the workplace


The long-term effects of being on furlough or doing their jobs at home means staff returning to the workplace could need “unprecedented levels of support” to get them back up and running, a Derby firm warns. With the lockdown set to lift and the likelihood of


some companies being able to bring staff back off furlough, firms should now be planning to make whatever arrangements they need with regards to their workforce, according to Loates Management Training.


‘Those still working may have struggled to take on their colleagues’ work’


Employees may be facing a number of issues including a lack of updated training, feelings of isolation, concerns over mental health and issues connected with being placed on furlough, including “furlough guilt” and “furlough fatigue” – both of which have had a marked effect on employees’ levels of work satisfaction and productivity. Sarah Loates (pictured), managing director of the


Darley Abbey-based company, said: “I’ve seen plenty of examples of these issues during the past few months, especially for those who have been furloughed from the beginning of the first lockdown. “For many, the reality of being paid to not work for


months on end while colleagues were left to pick up their workload led to feelings of guilt, while others may


be nursing fears over their perceived worth to their employees as the weeks of inactivity go by. “Meanwhile, those still working may have struggled


to take on their colleagues’ work, along with struggling to juggle home working with home schooling.” In response to the issue, Loates, which is a sister


brand to Loates HR Consultancy, has created a programme of convenient bite-sized training webinars called “Back to Business” designed to give managers a helping hand. Among the topics covered is advice on how to


manage remote workers, how to deal with wellbeing for teams and developing emotional intelligence.


Recruiter tackles HGV driver shortage head on


Recruitment agency Encore Personnel is addressing the shortage of lorry drivers by offering a range of flexible jobs to attract the best talent. Encore, which operates 10


branches across the Midlands with its HQ in Leicester, has been sourcing drivers for UK businesses for more than 15 years. However, Brexit and Covid-


19 have caused major problems for the driving recruitment sector as many skilled and experienced drivers chose to return to mainland Europe with no promise of returning. Managing director Pete


Taylor said: “We’ve been dealing with a lack of drivers for several years now and Brexit is certainly not the only reason for this. We pride ourselves on offering a range of flexible, temporary or permanent driving jobs across a broad spectrum of sectors to ensure the best fit for workers and clients alike.”


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