Sexism and Bullying by Employer during COVID-19 Pandemic

diggingdude

if you cant find any childcare approach the local authority, they will have a hub running somewhere

onwards&upwards

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

I've read them today.  I've been going into work all through the pandemic as an NHS key worker so no axe to grind, but I really really wish employers would follow this, its there to prevent us getting overwhelmed, we came very close in March and April. 

"Steps that will usually be needed:

1. Staff should work from home if at all possible. Consider who is needed to be on-site; for example: 
   
   – workers in roles critical for business and operational continuity, safe facility management, or regulatory requirements and which cannot be performed remotely. 
   
   – workers in critical roles which might be performed remotely, but who are unable to work remotely due to home circumstances or the unavailability of safe enabling equipment."

Thrugelmir

onwards&upwards said:

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

That was an immediate response during lockdown. Going forward longer term solutions need to be established. The NHS like everybody else is going to have to find ways of working. My partner still turns at work (in hospital) every day. Without a second thought. People as they should be are finding solutions rather than creating yet more problems. 

onwards&upwards

Thrugelmir said:

onwards&upwards said:

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

That was an immediate response during lockdown. 

No, sorry, that is the current guidance.  Last updated 29th May:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres

03022242

Lots of criticism s someone has rightly pointed out..  what about reducing your expenses in order for to to get childcare? 

Payment holidays of mortgage comes to mind?

averageguy11

WFranklin71 said:

I thought this was meant to be a support forum. The sarcasm and criticism is uncalled for. 

Have to agree ... a few judgemental comments by posters ....I’ve always thought this was a forum to come for advice not get sarcastic comments. 

Whilst I can’t help with the OP I wish them well in trying to sort out their current problem.

alright

Thrugelmir said:

onwards&upwards said:

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

That was an immediate response during lockdown. Going forward longer term solutions need to be established. The NHS like everybody else is going to have to find ways of working. My partner still turns at work (in hospital) every day. Without a second thought. People as they should be are finding solutions rather than creating yet more problems. 

Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and make the comments that you have. I have taken these onboard.  We have written an email to HR, following the link that you provided and have gone onto the other sites, which have temporary flexible working request templates and advice to employees during this pandemic. 
 The childcare that we normally pay for are breakfast and after school club and a childminder to collect the children and bring them home. However, we are unable to obtain the school clubs and we are not currently permitted to use the childminder (social distancing). Take care and I hope we all survive these uncertain times. 

John_

onwards&upwards said:

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

I've read them today.  I've been going into work all through the pandemic as an NHS key worker so no axe to grind, but I really really wish employers would follow this, its there to prevent us getting overwhelmed, we came very close in March and April. 

"Steps that will usually be needed:

1. Staff should work from home if at all possible. Consider who is needed to be on-site; for example: 
   
   – workers in roles critical for business and operational continuity, safe facility management, or regulatory requirements and which cannot be performed remotely. 
   
   – workers in critical roles which might be performed remotely, but who are unable to work remotely due to home circumstances or the unavailability of safe enabling equipment."

I don’t see how moving office furniture can be done from home though.

Thrugelmir

averageguy11 said:

WFranklin71 said:

I thought this was meant to be a support forum. The sarcasm and criticism is uncalled for. 

Have to agree ... a few judgemental comments by posters ....I’ve always thought this was a forum to come for advice not get sarcastic comments. 

Whilst I can’t help with the OP I wish them well in trying to sort out their current problem.

Tip of the ice berg. Redundancy / loss of employment isn't pleasant or easy for the individual. Nor is attempting to keep a business afloat for the management. Difficult decisions have to be made to secure the futures of the majority. Company finances are far more fragile than many people imagine. The wider economic enviroment is going to be challenging and potentially transformative. 

gary83

alright said:

Thrugelmir said:

onwards&upwards said:

The government guidelines for managing Covid in office environments are really clear that anybody who can work from home should work from home. 

That was an immediate response during lockdown. Going forward longer term solutions need to be established. The NHS like everybody else is going to have to find ways of working. My partner still turns at work (in hospital) every day. Without a second thought. People as they should be are finding solutions rather than creating yet more problems. 

Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and make the comments that you have. I have taken these onboard.  We have written an email to HR, following the link that you provided and have gone onto the other sites, which have temporary flexible working request templates and advice to employees during this pandemic. 
 The childcare that we normally pay for are breakfast and after school club and a childminder to collect the children and bring them home. However, we are unable to obtain the school clubs and we are not currently permitted to use the childminder (social distancing). Take care and I hope we all survive these uncertain times. 

Good luck with that, can you come back and let us know what HRs response was when they’ve got back to you.