PSA is the first major French firm to announce the mass rollout of teleworking which is set to continue in all activities not directly related to production. Based on the agreement executed in autumn 2019, the car manufacturer explains that the lessons learned from the general implementation of teleworking are helping to accelerate the transformation of the company’s operating methods in favour of greater agility and efficiency for employees.

The government and the unions have signed a memorandum of understanding setting the conditions for returning to work following the lifting of the lockdown. It covers ten points and is intended to promote and foster application of the measures required to contain propagation of the contagion, make workplaces and public access areas safe while ensuring the continuity of service and guaranteeing civil servants’ salaries.

The Cabinet Office is currently conducting a survey. British civil servants are being asked to reply to a series of questions about how their work has changed as a result of the crisis and the support they are receiving from their managers. Anonymous demographic data should reveal if groups of staff are having a better or worse experience so that appropriate action can be taken.