Umbrella firms take the regulatory strain out of using contractors, but while they can offer gig workers better protection, many in the sector think they exacerbate transparency issues, finds Peter Crush.
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"We have heard from women who have been asked to dress in a certain way for a Zoom call, for example, or comments made about clothes or physical appearance."
It can be more difficult to get to know people when working remotely, but it’s important to make time for one-on-one virtual coffees with each team member.
The easing of lockdown presents genuine management challenges to welcoming back employees, and experts warn that employers have a duty of care to avoid “re-entry syndrome” among their staff.
Some staff will be chomping at the bit for the chance for some face-to-face contact and others will be feeling apprehensive about a return to the office environment, but either way, the easing of lockdown presents very real management challenges to welcoming back employees after what has been a most extraordinary year.
Whether it’s staff coming back to the office full time or in a hybrid way after working from home or a period of furlough, this is not a return to business as usual. Experts warn that the combination of post-COVID stresses and fundamental changes to employee expectations require careful consideration and employers have a duty of care to avoid “re-entry syndrome”.