UK companies reveal plans for the post-closure world of work, including staggered shifts, isolated work and cash could disappear – the Sun

UK companies have revealed plans on how they will return staff to work after the closure is lifted.

Options for slowly returning to work after the coronavirus pandemic include staggered shifts, isolated work, and disposing of cash.

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After Boris Johnson revealed yesterday that he will have a plan for how the restrictions will end next week, the companies are preparing.

Safety and distancing measures are supposed to continue in the workplace even if the lock is lifted.

And many workforces can see a big difference in how they interact with colleagues or use office space in the coming months.

The virus is expected to be part of normal life until a vaccine is developed, which could take months.

Standard Chartered Bank is believed to keep workers at home after the shutdown ends, while auto factories can use markings to keep distances between staff.

Builders can only enter houses one at a time, and hotel cleaners may have special zones in rooms that must be thoroughly cleaned.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma asked for advice from officials on how to gradually return to work.

It will cover seven different workplaces, including offices, factories, and construction sites.

Construction and real estate

Construction companies are likely to be among the first wave of people to return to work.

Some continued during the confinement with attempts to distance themselves from the sites.

However, many workers said they felt at risk but too scared to lose their jobs if they didn’t show up.

Taylor Wimpey will bring some employees back to work next Monday, with only a handful of people on site.

Subcontractors are believed to have a staggered return from May 11, until 80 percent of the workforce is back.

Cross rail work has been halted and will continue to be paused, but HS2 workers have been on site throughout the closure.

Real estate agents think that home visits will soon work again, as they can be carried out with reasonable social distancing.

But for now thousands of property transactions remain on hiatus.

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Car manufacturing

Several UK automakers plan to get workers back to factories.

Plans are being made for the safe way for staff to return to work and cars to be rebuilt.

Nissan’s Sunderland plant will reopen in June, while Aston Martin and Rolls Royce will be open on May 5.

But patterns of change will change to keep distancing in place, and workers will be asked to wear protective clothing and masks while they work.

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Hospitality

Bars, restaurants and bars are believed to be the last to reopen after closing due to the difficulty of maintaining distances.

Many places have managed to continue trade through the use of deliveries or the reuse of food.

But suggestions for pubs and restaurants to get back up and running include staggered shift patterns and customer limitation.

McDonald’s is drawing up plans to open some branches next month for delivery only, while KFC is already operating some branches with a limited delivery menu.

Hotels have stricter cleaning policies and hours, and Hilton hotels are working on a new cleaning protocol before they reopen in June.

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Retail

Retailers should plan ahead for social distancing in stores for both customers and workers.

Under plans to get the industry up and running again, customers could be asked to queue outside and allowed to enter stores gradually.

Plastic screens are likely to be installed between customers and people in the boxes.

Warehouse workers could get regular hand-washing breaks, and reduced equipment would ensure distance.

At Debenhams and other department stores, the beauty section will change in how it works.

No playing is allowed unless an individual tester and experts offer advice from afar.

John Lewis plans to reopen stores, though not all, at a slow pace for six weeks.

And Next is ready to open bigger stores in retail parks, which have more hours.

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tourism

Tourism companies are struggling in the UK: British Airways announced that 12,000 could lose their jobs and Virgin Atlantic has asked the government for a £ 500 million bailout.

But some airlines hope they can recover if they establish new security procedures.

easyJet plans to keep the center seat of each section of seats free, while Ryanair currently does not plan to leave any of them free, anyone boarding a flight with the airline may have to perform a temperature check.

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Beauty

Most hairdressers and beauty salons will remain closed until the government council changes.

Those who work in the beauty industry work in very close contact with clients, so they would have to implement new practices.

Companies can be encouraged to purchase personal protective equipment for staff.

But salons like Headmasters and Tony and Guy said they would do whatever was recommended and that they had not started accumulating PPE yet.

Many have agreed that masks and gloves are probably the norm, with cashless payments.

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Finance and banks

Bank workers may find themselves working from home permanently, as executives believe it has worked well.

Fewer staff could be called back to the offices to ensure that social distancing continues.

And now there is a debate about whether the pandemic will mean the end of cash, as people are now actively avoiding the use of ATMs.

HSBC was due to a wave of layoffs, but will now stop, and Barclays is said to be eager to keep staff home for the foreseeable future.

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