Training for Practice Managers
Roles are different, why should training needs be the same? FPM’s Steve Morris explores the issues...Different practices see different roles for their manager. Different managers are awarded different degrees of authority. Changing needs in general practice may cause the partners...
Recruitment and Disability
Q: I recently advertised the role of receptionist and we had a number of external applicants who submitted an application form for the role. The head receptionist and I have now interviewed five candidates and made a verbal offer of employment to one individual who...
Being a Practice Manager – having a mentor
Mentoring has its origins in Greek mythology. When Odysseus, father of Telemachus, went off to the Trojan War he appointed Mentor to be his son's guardian, role model, adviser, confidant and friend. Mentor was responsible for the physical, intellectual, spiritual...
Legislation Update: Acceptance of amended contract of employment
To what extent is a new but unsigned contract of employment binding on the employee following termination of employment? In a recent High Court decision an employee is bound post-termination of employment by restrictive covenants....
Legislation Update: HSE - Intervention Fees
As previously reported the HSE is now able to charge intervention fees, designed to pay for its inspector's time. The introduction of this power came into force on 1st October. The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012 allow for the charging of fees...
Legislation Update: New Employment Contract Status
The government has announced plans for the introduction of a new type of employment contract for the staff of businesses of all sizes from April 2013 (the owner-employee contract). New owner-employees will exchange some of their UK employment rights for rights of ownership...
Good Practice in Appraisals
All managers know that staff appraisals are an essential part of ‘performance management’. But Organisational Development consultant, Jeremy Thorn, suggests that ‘performance enhancement’might be a far more rewarding focus. Well-conducted, appraisals can make...
Legislation Update: Employment Tribunals
The Ministry of Justice have published the Tribunals Service statistics for the year to 31st March 2012.The employment tribunals received an overall total of 186,300 claims during 2011-12, and the largest sum awarded was £4,445,023 in a claim for racial discrimination...
Vetting and Barring Scheme
You may remember back in 2009/ 2010, all parts of the NHS and other organisations who provide services to children and vulnerable adults were preparing for the implementation of major new regulations relating to working and safeguarding...
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