Travel Allowance
A fixed travel allowance that was in place before March 13th 2020 can now continue to be paid tax-free until July 1st 2021 regardless of the workplace of the employee.
Work-life balance 2.0
For the same, working from how has also created many challenges for employees, less social contact, constantly being in the same environment (home) and spending more time alone can take its toll on the average person, coupled with the fact that many working environments have been affected by the global pandemic in a negative way, less work and less results, the negative impact is often absorbed by the individuals on the front line.
Work-life balance
Since the beginning of Covid 19, many people are working remotely and therefore most likely work from home, a healthy work-life balance is more difficult to maintain then back when everyone was in the office.
The changing role of the manager
Whereas prior to COVID-19 a manager could sit down with an employee whenever they wanted, it is now a lot harder to keep an eye on the wellbeing of employees.
Getting vaccinated
With different Covid vaccines on the rise, it is becoming more likely that you and your employees must decide whether you want to get vaccinated or not.