Government launches ‘Back to Work’ campaign to encourage employees back into the office
The Government is stepping up its Back to Work campaign as it looks to encourage workers back into the office.
The campaign has been launched during the same week that schools in England and Wales return for the autumn term, with many pupils returning for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced in March.
Concerns have been raised by business groups that home working is causing a significant strain on city centres, with the retail and hospitality industries associated with commuting seeing a notable reduction in footfall.
With schools re-opening, this makes a physical return to work more realistic for parents, with employers set to be asked to highlight the measures they are taking to prevent the spread of coronavirus to their staff members.
The commercial property sector has been put under strain during the past few months, and it is believed that a return to the office could help ease this, as businesses look to rebuild and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Many businesses such as coffee shops and cafes rely on footfall creating through commuting, and this resulted in a significant drop in revenue for many.
The Government is keen to encourage employees to return the office, though they are also emphasising the importance for employers to ensure that their place of work is COVID-secure, with the relevant measures put in place to ensure the safety of their staff members.
The Back to Work campaign is set to be promoted primarily through regional media and will emphasise the importance of COVID-19 health and safety measures being implemented by employers.
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