Supporting a team member reported to the RCVS 8 Aug 2019 What measures should a practice take to support the team member and manage risks throughout the complaint procedure?
Will the Shortage Occupation List help the veterinary workforce? 5 Aug 2019 Recruiting from overseas should become easier as vets are expected to receive priority visa status
Workplace mediation 3 Jul 2019 Mediation can be an effective means to prevent tensions developing into grievances
How to resolve financial complaints for free 1 Jul 2019 The Financial Ombudsman Service has extended its reach to cover businesses with fewer than 50 employees
What costs should you consider when pursuing debt recovery and unpaid fees? 29 May 2019 Practices may have to use multiple strategies to collect unpaid fees from clients
Hiring employees who may have criminal convictions 28 May 2019 What is the law on criminal records and what information should you look for when screening job candidates?
Dealing with absence due to mental health issues 23 Apr 2019 How to manage cases of post-traumatic stress disorder, which seems to be an increasingly cited reason for absence
The importance of monitoring radon levels 11 Mar 2019 Don’t forget to check the radon levels within your practice and monitor changes over time
Property planning for practice sales 9 Jan 2019 Considering where the properties sit, whether they need extracting and what type of leases to grant
How to prepare for subject access requests 28 Nov 2018 Key steps in dealing with subject access requests from clients, which are increasingly seen by practices since implementation of the GDPR
What do the Brexit updates mean for my practice? 31 Oct 2018 Brexit has cast a dark cloud over the veterinary sector, which is highly dependent on EU nationals
Managing difficult employment relationships 29 Jul 2018 What are the alternatives to grievance and disciplinary processes?
What is the new General Data Protection Regulation? 17 Apr 2018 What practices should consider and how best to prepare for the change
Ethics and the law 17 Apr 2018 The importance of language when considering the ethical content of animal welfare legislation in the UK
What are the pitfalls of social media for the practice? 26 Mar 2018 Social media has its benefits and pitfalls for veterinary practices, but there are ways to minimise damage caused by negative comments online
Changes to data protection rules 20 Dec 2017 How should practices prepare for the May 2018 changes to the General Data Protection Regulation?
Where will non-UK EU workers stand post-Brexit? 20 Dec 2017 A look at the government’s proposals reveals the potential impact of Brexit on EU citizens in UK veterinary practice
Employment law - what you need to know 1 May 2017 CHLOE THEMISTOCLEOUS provides a round-up of changes coming this year and what employers and employees should pay attention to, including a landmark ruling on religious clothing and symbols at work