CRM’s March News Round-up
Welcome to our March instalment, the clocks have gone forward and lockdown is easing, are things finally starting to look positive?
In this month’s newsletter, we’re going to be looking at life after furlough, a recap of the Spring budget, tips on how to be greener and more.
End of furlough redundancy clarity
With the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic now reaching it’s one year anniversary, it’s become ever-more challenging to manage the ebb and flow of people within an organisation. Employers are thinking ahead to the end of the furlough scheme (CJRS) and how their business…
CRM Summary: Spring Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Budget on 3 March. As expected, the focus of the Budget was on jobs retention and creation, with several significant measures aimed at this. There were also plans announced for how the public finances would begin to be…
Read Alan’s main need-to-knows
Small green steps to make a big difference
Loren Forbes, CRM’s specialist on all things green, has observed an interesting consequence of our changing working practices through the pandemic – the reduction in carbon emissions that companies either unwittingly or deliberately are making. And CRM is no…
How can you make a difference?
10 years of vital community support for Rose Hill, Oxford
This month, we’re turning the spotlight towards a relatively new CRM charity client – Rose Hill Junior Youth Club. It’s a special month for the charity as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary, so this is a great time to look back at all their amazing achievements and…
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