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Top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture
03 Jun 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
We share our top tips on how to create a positive workplace culture that retains staff. read more
Wellbeing
Management
Retention
Seed to Feed at Bridle Lodge
31 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear the story of one social care provider’s exciting garden renovation project. read more
Good news story
International recruitment of nurses into social care - how do we ensure a good experience for all?
30 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a v…read more
Nursing
How to support a positive workplace
28 May 2024 Jessica Dunn
We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff. read more
Culture and diversity
Professional Carers win at Northwest Family Business Awards 2024
24 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
In today’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear from Professional Carers Wirral, a Northwest-based care organisation who recent took home the gold at the Northwes…read more
How the new ‘Workforce strategy for adult social care’ will help social care providers keep the right people
23 May 2024 Kirstie Jones
As part of our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, we hear from Kirstie Jones, Chief People Officer at Salutem Care & Education, on how the new ‘Workforce s…read more
Workforce development
Why it’s important to deliver a good induction
22 May 2024 Keren Jamieson
As part of our #KeepTheRightPeople campaign, we hear from Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group…read more
Learning and development
How to use our new induction resources
20 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
With the launch of our new induction toolkit, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to use it. read more
Doncaster’s first nursing home celebrates 40 years of exceptional care and dedication
17 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
In a celebration of four decades of service, Bennfield House marked its 40-year anniversary on Friday, April 26. Founded by Penny Bennett, RMN, QN, Be…read more
Professional Carers share their experience on the Valuable People Programme
15 May 2024 SMÖØ¿Ú
We hear from Professional Carers, led by Gary Nagle, who joined SMÖØ¿Ú's Valuable People Programme to tackle staffing challenges during COVID…read more
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