We are currently in the middle of an unprecedented public health crisis, one that is taking us out of work, school, bars, and restaurants, and keeping us “socially distanced” from as many people as possible. The markets are not promising, and we will certainly have a long road ahead of us when we come out on the other side.  While we are navigating the unknown, one thing that is for certain is that it is critical to move ahead with work as usual - to the best of our abilities - so that when we return back to a new normal we are able to continue moving ahead without too much cleanup bogging us down. Long before COVID-19, work from home or remote work was rising in popularity. Especially among the younger set, and as we build a more global workforce, the flexibility of working from the comforts of home or a cafe proved appealing. Now, this is a necessity as we head into the next few weeks.  According to a

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Words are not sufficient enough to express just how grateful we are to the frontline staff who are tackling this tragic and devastating global virus. Here in the UK there are reports of Doctors and Nurses and associated medical staff who are having to work without appropriate PPE. We will never be able to thank them enough. On a daily basis they continue to put their own health, and the health of their families to one side whilst they try and help save people from dying from this virus. Paramedics, Police, Fire Brigade, Military services and of course our incredible health staff are putting themselves at risk on a daily basis, and it is not very often we stop to say thank you. On Thursday 26th March at 8pm, up and down the country people stood on their doorsteps and clapped to show the NHS our eternal gratitude and thanks to the amazing workforce that make up this incredible national institution. I really do hope this helps to convey even in a small way just how much we appreciate our NHS staff.

We are functioning in a moment of uncertainty. We don’t even know how long this moment will last, or what it will look like on the other side. It is in these challenging times that we need strong, global leadership. Directives from government officials showing that they understand the severity of the crisis and instituting mandates that support businesses and citizens.  We saw incredible leadership this week. It was announced that the IR35 reforms will be delayed until 2021 in light of the COVID-19 crisis. This move is part of the measures the government has put in place to protect the economy against the backdrop of uncertainty due to COVID-19. For many in the interim management industry who have been campaigning against the reforms for so long, this will be a welcome move and relief in such challenging times. I have been working in the interim management industry for almost 20 years and work with leaders quite often during times of transition, when there appear to be no answers

It is sad that it takes a crisis to remind us of what is important in life, but the way in which people pull together at times like this is quite beautiful.

IR35 reforms delayed in the Private Sector Until April 2021