We're committed to keeping you updated about our
plans for easing restrictions on access to our offices. Although over the coming weeks more people will be allowed to mix, both indoors and outside, we are
keeping the precautionary measures we’re taking to keep everyone safe, in place. This means
continuing to work remotely until at least the end of July, which is the target timeline for each UK adult to have been offered a first dose of a covid vaccine.
From August, we hope to be able to
increase office capacity, including more capacity for essential face-to-face client meetings. Our Facilities teams are working hard to develop office guidance packs and our People teams are planning for in-person inductions where needed.
Until then, access to our offices remains permitted for
essential workers or those who require it for
health and personal wellbeing reasons. Before attending an office –
now or from August – you MUST email
mydeskbooking@shma.co.uk to access the desk-booking system, so that we can manage a safe capacity to help protect everyone. You are also expected to
wear a face covering in all communal areas.It's
not a requirement to have regular tests but please be aware that
free, rapid lateral flow COVID tests are now available twice a week to anyone in the UK. Remember too, there is continued support available for you, including our trained
Mental Health First Aiders, resources on our
Wellbeing Hub and access to our Lifeworks employee assistance site and 24/7 helpline:
unumuk.lifeworks.com (username: unum, password: lifeworks),
0800 048 2702.We are keeping our plans under
constant review and will keep you updated with any changes.
