Answers? Reassurance? Advice? Support: Financial and emotional?
Help is at Hand
I am guessing your needs have changed quite dramatically since last month when we posted about contingency planning and health and safety compliance?
It’s a scary time right now, and you’re probably unsure of the best way to manage your people and protect the future of your business.
We’re here to help.
What can You do Today?
- Take advantage of everything the government is offering in terms of financial relief: Talk to your accountant and HMRC to put the brakes on VAT bills and manage your cashflow.
- Talk to your HR dept or an external HR company to get expert advice and help you navigate the new laws being introduced. Find out everything you can to make informed decisions on your immediate firefighting and future security.
- Be decisive about who you will continue to employ, layoff temporarily or make redundant. It’s extremely hard to make tough decisions, but they need to be made quickly, within the law and with compassion.
- If you’re in a fortunate position to need more staff, then you’ll need to hire quickly while ensuring they are the right people for the task. A bad hire right now will cost you dearly. Get expert advice on hiring and ensure you comply with the new April employment laws in terms of contracts for all employees from day one.
Get the Right Advice First time.
We cannot reiterate this point enough. We understand what awful time many of you are experiencing right now; It’s hard to know where to turn and what to do. However, don’t make the mistake of winging it on this occasion. Talk to your HR dept – take their advice and ask for their support. You don’t need another costly mistake.
If you don’t have your HR, then talk to us. Calling us is free and without obligation but you can find out how we can help and what your next steps should be.
Hope for the best, Plan for the Worst with Fast, Expert Advice
We’ve compiled a quick link guide below to help you stay updated with the latest news and guidelines. We will also be emailing updates to our clients daily as and when there is more news to report.
Please contact us directly at SFB Consulting for more specific advice on your current situation. You can call us on 01279 874676 or email us at info@sfb-consulting.com or visit our website www.sfb-consulting.com
This link will give you the latest advice and support available for UK businesses:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Layoffs and Short-time Working
https://www.gov.uk/lay-offs-short-timeworking
Changes to Employment Contracts from April 2020
https://www.sfb-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/january-2020.pdf
Stay at Home Guide for Individuals Displaying Symptoms
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance