Make UK's survey of 436 companies revealed that two-thirds of responding companies backed the call for free Covid-19 tests for workers and provision of statutory sick pay, in tandem with an end to isolation for fully vaccinated individuals. The follows a marked slowdown in production at many manufacturing facilities impacted by protracted staff absences. With an increasing number of staff having to isolate, 13 per cent of companies said that some production has already stopped.
The survey, carried out on July 21, also showed that the majority of companies are continuing to prioritise the safety of their staff, with two-thirds (67 per cent) saying they had not removed any pandemic-related restrictions and would continue to uphold these safety measures in future. Around one-fifth of companies (19 per cent) have removed some restrictions, while just two per cent have removed all.
Other findings from the survey include:
- 97 per cent of companies back...