'No stealing pens' among post-lockdown office changes: Two firms discuss return plans

The new normal

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As lockdown eases and advisers start returning to their offices, Claire Tyrrell speaks to a couple of advice firms about life back at work...

Medical Finance Family managing director, adviser and former medical practitioner Mark Martin brought his 20 staff back to the firm's offices in central London from June 1. Dr Martin says the firm, which is part of the Quilter network, tackled several logistical issues in helping their staff return to work, as well as some initial resistance to change after working from home since March. "The problem was not really opening the office, it was getting everyone to the office in terms of public transport. We have effectively five teams in the office of four people and they all come into t...

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