Summer is the time that the British traditionally
decamp to places further afield for some much-needed rest and recuperation.
School breaks in July signal a rise in annual leave in the UK, with most employers
preferring to spread staff holidays throughout the period until schools return
in September.
In the past
In the past, particularly in manufacturing sectors,
UK employers completely shut down in the summer so that everyone could take
their holiday simultaneously. This made sense in manual industries because the
assembly line doesn’t function well without a full complement of workers, so it
was logical for everyone to be off at the same time. It also provided the
opportunity to carry out any repairs or upgrades to machines without additional
loss of productivity.
Today’s reality
This is far less common in today’s service-based
economy where the majority prefer to keep their business running. Working in
August can feel lonely for those left behind, as colleagues take time off, and
there is a definite feeling of slowing down.
However, in many sectors, the law included
closing-up-shop for the month isn’t feasible, client needs don’t disappear, and
demand can soar when teams are short on staff.
Rest, recuperation and spending time with family and
friends are vital for staff well-being and effectiveness. So, what can
employers do to enable staff to take their summer holidays whilst ensuring the
business continues functioning properly?
Global BPO can help
Global BPO can provide support to all your teams,
legal and non-legal, during the summer break. Our bespoke services can be
tailored to your business requirements, whatever the time of year.
Be it to cover the summer holidays, a planned
sabbatical, parental leave, or long-term sickness absence, we can put together
a package at short notice to help you cover the gaps.
We offer a wide range of services, including court
bundles, administrative support and document review for eDiscovery, due
diligence, data subject access requests and internal investigations as well as
legal specialists across all disciplines to support your in-house teams.
Get in touch
For more information on how we could assist you,
contact our Client Manager, Suzie Young, at: suzie@globalbpo.co.uk.
We are always happy to chat on a confidential basis and with no obligation.
