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uDrive founder Hasib Khan said supporting staff during the pandemic has become a priority for the business.
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Company working policies are likely to continue to face disruption as more offices and workplaces return to full capacity.
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If an employee catches Covid-19 as a result of being mandated to work from the office, should they be required to take responsibility and use up their sick leave allowance?
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The line between an employee’s personal responsibility for their health and a company’s responsibility towards its employees is rapidly being blurred, said Ayman Kattan, chief people officer at Bayzat.
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Mr Kattan said employees working remotely could take more responsibility for their health by getting vaccinated, for example.
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uDrive founder Hasib Khan said supporting staff during the pandemic has become a priority for the business.
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Company working policies are likely to continue to face disruption as more offices and workplaces return to full capacity.
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If an employee catches Covid-19 as a result of being mandated to work from the office, should they be required to take responsibility and use up their sick leave allowance?
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The line between an employee’s personal responsibility for their health and a company’s responsibility towards its employees is rapidly being blurred, said Ayman Kattan, chief people officer at Bayzat.
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Mr Kattan said employees working remotely could take more responsibility for their health by getting vaccinated, for example.
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uDrive founder Hasib Khan said supporting staff during the pandemic has become a priority for the business.
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30 July, 2021
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