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# [Logistics news round up (28/08/2020)](https://blog.redwigwam.com/logistics-newsletter-august-28-08-20)

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### This week we have heard all about the 'new normal' within warehouses and some questions around government advice for Logistics SMEs.

### Here is a round up of the latest stories we have read...

In response to "exceptional growth" , supermarket giant TESCO announced it is creating 16,000 new jobs filled by workers recruited during lockdown. Is this the rise of the temp worker? 

# [Read more...](https://news.sky.com/story/tesco-creates-16-000-permanent-roles-amid-exceptional-online-growth-12055541)

The government is launching a campaign next week promoting the benefits of office working for fear city centres will become "ghost towns" due to the number of people working from home.

[Read more...](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/28/media-blitz-to-get-workers-back-to-offices-amid-pandemic)

Eddie Stobart is to provide transportation services from two undisclosed distribution centres for supermarket chain Morrisons.

[Read more...](https://www.logisticsmanager.com/eddie-stobart-wins-morrisons-deal/)

 

# The ‘new COVID-19 normal’ in your warehouse: your top five safety priorities

[Read more...](https://warehousenews.co.uk/2020/08/the-new-covid-19-normal-in-your-warehouse-your-top-five-safety-priorities/)

 

# Logistics SMEs need government ‘policy, advice and action’ urges Logistics UK

[Read more...](https://www.logisticsmanager.com/logistics-smes-need-government-policy-advice-and-action-urges-logistics-uk/)

 

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