Return to the office begins in England as restrictions axed
"We will take the same approach as we did last September [after restrictions were previously eased]," global head of creative Chris Hirst told the BBC's Today programme.
"We had a flexible working policy prior to the pandemic, but [Covid] meant suddenly everybody was experiencing the benefits and some of the downfalls and we've learnt a lot," he told the BBC's Wake up to Money.'Greater consistency' "I cannot believe we have a nation sitting at home now cowered by this government, because they are fearful of this virus," he said.But some have questioned the safety of the move at time when the NHS remains under severe pressure.
"Maintenance of testing capacity must also be a priority for government, with reports still reaching us of firms unable to access rapid testing at times when they need it."Unions also said employers had to ensure a safe return to work, and provide flexible working when staff wanted it.
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