Merryhill has been very fortunate over the past year to have remained open and continued to work throughout the pandemic. It’s something we’re immensely proud of.
We have managed to adapt and overcome multiple issues, whilst keeping all of our people and stakeholders safe.
We’re very fortunate to have a very large office space. This has allowed us to maintain social distancing, way above the recommended 2m, without the need to install additional screens which can limit social interaction.
As our organisation has grown throughout the pandemic, we have made further alterations to our office layout to accommodate more people. Additional cleaning has become the norm, as has keeping doorways open using automatic closers in the event of a fire / emergency. We’ve set up 2 kitchen areas to limit people congregating and installed alcohol gel at all workstations and points of entry to our site. We check peoples’ temperature upon arrival and insist on visitors making an appointment and wearing a face covering.
Yes, it’s been a challenge. Yes, it involves a different way of thinking. Yes it involves buy-in from everyone.
But we’ve managed it.
