Holly Johnson: A positive perspective on lockdown learning

Lockdown positives

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Holly Johnson looks at the positives that have emerged as we endure a seemingly never-ending lockdown 3.0, with a surge in studying for professional qualifications being just one upside...

With lockdown 3.0 well and truly in full swing, it's safe to say that going back to some kind of normality in the workplace is still far away on the horizon. But, in light of a new year, and with the aim of looking for the positives, we've been taking a step back to see what changes have worked well over the last few months, and what is starting to become the ‘new normal'. The first thing that immediately stood out was the shift in an increased demand for support when it comes to financial administrators. Often the unsung heroes in advice firms, we know that the role of the administra...

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