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Coronavirus: what contingency plans are you putting in place?

Steve Bridger

We've had a discussion thread already touching on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), but things have moved on a bit and we'd like to ask members to use this space to share initiatives and plans around managing the coronavirus threat in your organisation.

Please refer to the CIPD factsheet for current guidance and also the latest information on the GOV.uk website.

The CIPD has been asked to speak on national news channels* about what businesses can be doing to manage issues affecting employees, such as flexible working, A+B teams coming into work, school closures, business travel etc.

*If you are happy to speak to the media, who are looking for real examples of businesses taking action, please let us know as we do sometimes get asked to recommend companies who could be featured. To reassure you, this is a closed thread and no-one can see it except CIPD staff and CIPD members. 

We’re well placed to help if you have any questions... and we’re interested to hear what actions you’re taking in your own organisations.

Please share below. Thanks.

UPDATE: 10th March 2020

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  • Has anyone had to put a halt on annual salary reviews? An annual cost of living review is carried out every April but the owners want to put this on hold for 3 months. Are there any issues with this? We want to try and protect jobs and the business while we go through a difficult few months. Thanks
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  • Has anyone had to put a halt on annual salary reviews? An annual cost of living review is carried out every April but the owners want to put this on hold for 3 months. Are there any issues with this? We want to try and protect jobs and the business while we go through a difficult few months. Thanks
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  • in reply to Sienna
    I sent an email to those affected by our inflation related salary reviews saying we were postponing to a later date, date TBC. We are a small company and only a few people would have been eligible. I haven't any push back on it. we haven't given increases in the past, as far as I'm aware as I only started in October so any possible custom and practice doesn't apply for us but might be different for you.
    I would hope most people wold be happy with you postponing it due to the current situation!
  • in reply to Sienna
    We have always reviewed and increased salaries every April (not contractual but it is expected...) and we sent out a letter to all staff saying that due to the impact of Coronavirus and it affecting cash flow and profits, we will not reviewing salaries this April. Our staff have been really understanding about it and even thanked us for being open and transparent around how Coronavirus has impacted us.