The Government has announced a series of changes to lockdown measures to protect us from the spread of Coronavirus, which will come into force from 4th July. This includes the re-opening of many businesses including hospitality venues and some revisions to the 2 metre physical distance rule.
These changes will affect all of us, and we understand employees will be concerned about how this will impact the way they work.
Firstly, we want to confirm that all those who are currently working remotely should continue to do so until we communicate otherwise. We are in the process of implementing measures and installing equipment at our office locations to ensure they are ready to reopen when it is safe to do so – however the Government advice is still that all those who can work from home should, and so we continue to adhere to this guidance.
Secondly, for those who are working at our sites – please continue to maintain the 2 metre physical distance. The Government has recognised that maintaining 2 metre is not always possible and so the distance can be reduced but only where additional mitigation measures are implemented. It still recommends keeping 2 metre away from other people as the risk of infection increases the closer you are to another person with the virus, and the amount of time you spend in close contact with them.
Therefore, we will continue to keep aligned to the Government guidelines and respect the 2 metre rule wherever possible as this is one of the fundamental controls.
We ask all our employees to stick to the 2 metre distance to ensure their safety and that of others around them.