Steve Jordan talks to Wiebe van Bockel from Voerman in the Netherlands about the lessons we need to learn from COVID-19 and how the moving industry might look in the future.

Working from home has long been a goal for some. Now, this has become a reality for workers across the globe much faster and more comprehensively than they ever thought possible. But does the reality live up to the dream long term? David Jordan, Deputy Editor of The Mover, investigates.

A COVID-19 update.

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced it will resume testing for heavy vehicles in the UK from 4 July.

To further increase vehicle and road safety, DAF Trucks has introduced an improved AEBS system for its complete range of LF, CF and XF models: AEBS-3.

Global mobility management company Altair Global has announced the appointment of Anita Meyer as vice president for Belgium, based at the company’s Brussels office.

European fuel and service card provider UTA has added Bulgaria to its toll service portfolio.

​Menno Martens, who until recently was head of operations at buzzsurvey, has started his own business,

New research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR, and people development and training provider Accenture shows that firms must accelerate the move to digital learning experiences as the workplace goes virtual.

I could kick myself! Two days before the ‘lockdown’ I should - and could - have had my haircut but I decided against it. Big mistake I’m afraid, as almost a whole month later I’m now beginning to bare a resemblance to Dolly Parton - with two major exceptions I hasten to point out.

Environmentally-friendly industrial products manufacturer PALLITE® has created a new low-cost ‘Distancing at Work’ range to help businesses protect employees as they return to work in offices and factories.

Surprise at a potential customer refusing to agree to follow new COVID-19 guidance.

Global moving and relocation specialist, Go-Group, has commissioned and delivered over 30 tons of personal protective equipment (PPE) to England’s frontline NHS and care workers since the beginning of April 2020.

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced that Neil Bowker, Commercial Director of Bowker Group, one of the longest serving members of the Association, has accepted the role of Vice Chair on the UKWA Management Board. Neil will be supporting Nicola Ridges-Jones, Managing Director of MS Holdings, in her role as Chair of UKWA.