29 Mar 2022
Working with long COVID: guidance to provide support
Advice for HR professionals, line managers and colleagues to support employees with long COVID
An estimated 1.3 million people in the UK were experiencing long COVID as at January 2022. While we are still learning about this new condition, supporting employees with long COVID to return to and stay in work is important for their recovery and for your organisation.
Drawing on the CIPD research, involving returning workers, line managers, occupational health, employment advisers, and rehabilitation professionals, HR professionals and the Long Covid Support group, these guides offer advice and practical recommendations to provide support to employees with long COVID.
Download the guides to find out more and access the checklists to support employees with long COVID
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