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LloydsPharmacy named second-biggest offender after HMRC minimum wage inquiry

Multiple had to pay affected employees a total of £903k following HMRC investigation.

21 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Latest ARRS pharmacist recruitment figures cause concern

Pharmacy bodies have again criticised the impact of ARRS on the community workforce.

19 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy rejects ‘enhanced redundancy’ claim from ex-Sainsbury’s staff

PDA considering appeal options as LloydsPharmacy refuses to pay out enhanced redundancy

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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One pharmacist applied for £75k role - and didn’t attend interview

Martin Bennett who runs Wicker Pharmacy revealed he has been trying to recruit a pharmacist since November 2021 without success.

03 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: LloydsPharmacy rejects 7pc pay increase without making counteroffer

PDA claims company's failure to respond to offer breaches their agreement

03 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The consequences of lying on a CV

Lying on a CV can have serious consequences – for both employees and employers

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Turning the tables: Should pharmacies be allowed to benefit from ARRS?

Pharmacies should get NHS funding to recruit pharmacists just like GPs, says LPC chief

06 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix MD leaves but new sales director arrives

Phoenix said Jeremy Meader decided to leave but ex-Alliance Healthcare commercial director John Pignone arrives.

01 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots applications open to LloydsPharmacy staff hit by closures

Boots today said it is recruiting for more than 1,500 roles in pharmacy.

23 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Make the right calls over pregnancy

In most cases an employee’s pregnancy will pass smoothly. Here’s a reminder of what you should know

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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IR35 rules to continue

The Off-Payroll Working Rules, which apply when a business engages a contractor operating through a personal service company, including some locums, will now continue past April 2023.

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Staff retention is not a lost cause

Staff retention is an issue. Pharmacy owners can take action to improve the retention of valued staff in the long-term

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Research reveals inequality still exists across pharmacy

PDA urges BAME pharmacy staff and women who are being unfairly treated to contact it

23 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy assistant gets £10k payout after unfair dismissal

Judge rejects pharmacy's claims it had not dismissed assistant after heated disagreement.

09 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Use ‘stay interviews’ to understand employees

With a shortage of labour across many business sectors, it makes more sense than ever to retain good employees

01 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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