Confidence must be rebuilt if reopening is to lead to recovery
There must be a review around self-isolation rules, because Northern Ireland cannot afford mass self-isolation in its workforce when staff shortages are already acute
Angela McGowan
AS the days and weeks go by, more and more of our businesses are re-opening. That's great news for them, their staff and Northern Ireland's economy. Many also have their sights fixed on securing a safe, phased return to the office in September.
Yet it would be a mistake to assume it's all going to be plain sailing ahead.
As case numbers rise, so do vaccinations too, yet understandably there will be plenty of nerves around reopening. Every business has a duty to safely support their staff and their customers through it. Question is, how do we secure a confident transition, to unleash the kind of economic recovery we need?