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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A land-grab that should concern us all

Malcolm Harrison was asked “Are commercial interests in health and care harming people?” at a recent PSA conference. Here’s his response

09 Dec 2022

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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

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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

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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

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A lesson in handling grievances

Dealing with employees who have lodged a grievance is not easy, especially when they refuse to follow procedure.

07 Oct 2022

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Invest in workforce now for benefits later

Malcolm Harrison says ambition and investment, as well as modernisation, are key to making the most of the opportunity to change community pharmacy practice

06 Oct 2022

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Welsh pharmacy staff to get 4% pay rise under terms of funding uplift

Staff earning less than £46k to get a pay increase of 'at least' four per cent, says CPhO Evans

13 Sep 2022

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Menopause at work: supporting employees (...BMS show way)

A Parliamentary inquiry has prompted debate about whether employment legislation needs to provide specific protection for the menopause.

31 Aug 2022

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Absenteeism in the workplace

Given the potential for an adverse effect on business, it's important to tackle absences, for whatever reason, quickly and professionally.

17 Aug 2022

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