Over the last few months, whilst the UK has been in lockdown, many businesses have suffered. Some have had to change the way they do business and others have not been able to trade at all. This may of lead to a certain number of people being laid off as even when they open back up they may not be able to have as many customers in at one time and therefore less staff are needed to cover.
Some businesses have boomed during lockdown, and many of these are ones that sell online. They may actually be looking to recruit extra staff to handle with the increased work load. Some pubs, shops and restaurants may need to employ extra people to enforce social distancing and sanitising.
Taking on additional people to work within your business can be a worry as you will be responsible for paying their wages regardless of the situation your finances are in. If you are a sole trader and want to take on members of staff then it is worth considering your options and ensuring that employing people is the best option for you, as often using a sub contractor will be a less risky option but will still give you the support you need.