With restrictions finally lifted and plans for staff to return to work in mass over the next few weeks, corporate gift specialist Drayton’s traffic light sets may be useful in overcoming possible awkwardness between members of your team when dealing with their own personal preferences for social distancing. Not everyone will feel comfortable with the […]
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Drayton debuts Traffic Light Sets to enable socially distanced office returns
My employee is refusing to social distance at work โ What should I do?
Advice by Andrew Willis, Head of Legal at Croner With the global pandemic still playing a significant role in peopleโs lives, unfortunately some individuals are getting complacent when it comes to social distancing and mask-wearing. This means, that even if youโve set out a perfect plan to make your workplace COVID-secure, it may not matter. […]
Virtual and hybrid services boost Warwick Conferencesโ offering as doors re-open
Warwick Conferences has responded to the ever-changing requirements of event organisers and their delegates by adding three new services, to its portfolio. Following the rise of online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic – which allows both audiences and speakers to receive and deliver content remotely – Warwick Conferences has combined its experience and technical expertise […]
How To: Manage social distancing at events
Simon Clayton, Chief Ideas Officer at RefTech, offers some key adviceโฆ Since the beginning of August, we are now able to organise and attend socially distanced meetings for up to thirty delegates. This means that event organisers will need technology to manage delegate footfall and create a staggered entry system.ย Delegates will need a simple […]
Odeon Events announces safeguarding policies
As cinemas and other venues get ready to open next month, ODEON Events has announced its safeguarding policies and guidance to ensure peace of mind for event organisers looking to use its venues. The companyโs comprehensive handbook provides full guidance on its procedures, from sanitisation controls to venue controls; auditorium controls to communication controls. Host […]
Warwick Conferences launches re-opening strategy
Warwick Conferences has unveiled its strategy to keep event organisers, delegates and staff safe while hosting events and conferences, as it continues its preparations ahead of re-opening on Monday July 6th. Detailed in its brochure โย Keeping You Safeย โ the venue has set out plans to reinforce its standards, while explaining new guidelines when running events […]
Meetings Industry Association shares social distancing insight with DCMS
Latest research from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed that nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK venues are forecasting a greater than 60% reduction in revenue, if social distancing restrictions remain at two metres. The gathered business intelligence, which will feed directly into the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sportโs (DCMS) Visitor Economy Working […]
Plan for a ‘phased return to normal’ advises business continuity expert
Whether we use the โtraffic lightโ system suggested by two UCL academics or another method to exit the lockdown, businesses should prepare for a phased return. Peter Groucutt, managing director of business continuity and disaster recovery firm Databarracks has shared advice on what organisations need to consider when planning their lockdown exit. โWhen we come […]