As you may know, we have a dedicated working group looking at our main offices and ensuring they are ready for return when appropriate to do so. This is a complicated process that will take some time, but the group is making very good progress, which we wanted to share with you. 

Rugby Office

• To help keep spaces clean, the first step is to remove “clutter” on all floors. This is well underway with the fourth floor (pictured) now the benchmark for all offices
• Decluttering should be finished by the middle of July
• After that, certain teams will be reallocated to other areas of the building to ensure they have a suitable space when the office reopens
• Signage is being installed to denote a one-way system and ensure people can move around safely
• Sanitisation stations and desk cleaning caddies are being added to each floor
• Perspex screens for the reception area and desks are ordered for installation by end July
• Training materials are being prepared to help everyone on new procedures when they return

Preston Brook / Stockton / Egham / Marine

• Similar plans are in place for preparing these offices for return
• Designated Managers at each of these offices are responsible for coordinating the work that needs to be done
• Decluttering is underway
• Required signage / screens and other items are on order and will be installed later this month / early August 

Phase Two Offices

• Offices in ‘phase two’ have been identified – e.g. Sheffield, Wick, Nottingham and Fulham
• Plans are also either in place or are being prepared
• Work at Sheffield and Wick is already well underway – e.g. decluttering, reordering of desks (pictured right) 

As previously communicated, employees should continue to work remotely until it is communicated otherwise by the Rapid Response Team. Considerable progress has been made on the main UK offices, but these will not be reopened until they are ready and in line with Government guidelines.

We would like to thank all employees who have been working remotely during the pandemic and continue to do so – we are able to meet customer demand currently and your hard work and commitment is appreciated. If you have any questions, please speak to your Line Manager or a member of the RRT.