Companies Resources

The government has announced a new e-learning platform aimed at helping people to build their skills during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and beyond. Here’s what you need to know about The Skills Toolkit.

With talk of ending the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown gathering pace, what will the workplace look like in a post-pandemic world? Kate Palmer, Associate Director of Advisory at Peninsula, looks at social distancing and the possibility of more homeworking employees.

All essential workers and their households in England who are self-isolating with symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) can now be tested for the virus. Employers of key workers can also refer their staff for testing.

With more employees than ever working remotely, how can companies ensure business continuity? Adam Boland of SES explains how you can best protect business critical applications during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

The right to Emergency Volunteer Leave has been announced to assist the health and social care sector during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Head of Legal at Croner, Andrew Willis explains what businesses and volunteers need to know.

Wayne Harrison of KSA Group explains how the newly launched Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) can help businesses during the COVID-19 lockdown. 

What is auto-enrolment? Which employees are eligible? And which businesses must comply? Catherine Hepworth of Birketts LLP answers some FAQs about auto-enrolment in the new tax year.

The UK government has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 30 September 2021. Kate Palmer of Peninsula explains what is meant by ‘furloughing’ and how employers can access the furlough scheme.

It’s been announced that workers who have not taken all their annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will be able to carry it over into the next two leave years. Alan Price of BrightHR explains what employers need to know.

Paul Robbins of Croner-I illustrates five tax breaks available to small to medium-sized enterprises in the UK that could reduce the tax bills of many SMEs and their owners.