Returning employees from furlough tip #3 - commuting and car parking. Sounds silly, but car parking constraints can be one of the most frustrating things for employees at work and given the decreased demand on public transport you may want to check there won't be an issue!

Returning employees back from furlough tip #2 - accountability comes from the top - don't see this as a HR task and dump everything on them.

Returning employees from furlough tip #1 - don't be surprised if some employees are reluctant (or even refuse) to return to work.

Matt Godby of Godby Credit management talks to Pete Colby about furloughed employees, the effect on productivity, and some of the challenges faced by employers.

Avoiding disputes quick tip #10 - when employees return many (not all!) will be missing their families and loved ones. Talk to your teams, understand any issues and support them!