Omicron impact reduced by working from home

By Emily Twinch2022-01-18T07:00:00

Companies hope for end of restrictions next week but plan to continue flexible working arrangements

A significant proportion of construction workers contracted covid at the end of last year but firms are hopeful that the worst is now over and restrictions will be lifted next week.

A snap poll conducted by Building revealed that 65% of businesses were affected by the Omicron variant, with staff generally working from home and higher than usual absences.

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