15 September 2021
The lack of clarity in the UK government’s winter plan to deal with Covid is worsening uncertainty among employers and individuals across the UK, according to a statement by Tania Bowers, legal counsel and head of public policy at the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
“Recruiters are being asked by some clients, particularly those with US head offices, to only supply contractors and candidates who can prove double vaccination,” APSCo’s Bowers said in a statement on Tuesday. “This, coupled with the lack of clarity from government about mandatory vaccination in sectors such as healthcare, creates uncertainty and discrimination risks for recruiters.”
Released this week, the UK government’s winter plan on Covid includes a “Plan A” and a more strict “Plan B” in case the country comes under “unsustainable pressure,” the BBC reported.
“The preparations of a ‘Plan B’ which could see stricter restrictions imposed at short notice is understandable given the constantly shifting nature of the virus, however the high level of speculation creates uncertainty for businesses,” Bowers said. “There is also no clarity around the furlough scheme being reintroduced should emergency measures be put back into place.”
She also noted the country continues to see skills and labour shortages, which is not typically expected at this time of year.
“The government must balance the implementation of the plans with the need to provide clear guidance to boost business confidence and to support workers filling job vacancies.”
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