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MEDILINK CORPORATE PARTNER FINCH THE BATTLE FOR TALENT – ARE YOUR BENEFITS KEEPING PACE ?
Attracting and retaining talented staff is a key challenge for businesses in the medical sector , encouraging a reexamining of staff engagement and benefits strategies to ensure they remain relevant .
There has been huge change in this area and traditional benefits , such as life assurance and private medical insurance , are being enhanced by flexible benefits including , immediate access to GPs , dental insurance , health cash plans , childcare vouchers , cycle to work and buying additional holiday . Tools to measure ‘ employee engagement ’ and understand satisfaction levels are being used , including motivation and perceived value of current benefits packages .
Emma Thornton , Finch Account Executive , commented : “ Research suggests a highly motivated workforce generates higher levels of productivity , increased profits , reduced sickness and staff turnover .
“ A strong Employee Benefits package helps to attract and retain the best workers and we are seeing an upsurge in demand as the battle to be the employer of choice continues .”
For more information visit www . finchib . co . uk
Analytical Services , a division of the Sheffield Assay Office , hosted an ISO / IEC 17025:2017 workshop in July 2018 attended by over 50 delegates , with the goal of increasing their understanding of the changes to ISO 17025 “ General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories .”
The 2017 version of the standard has modified the structure to be Scope , Normative References , Terms and Definitions , General , Structural , Resource , Process and Management System Requirements , with Process Requirements at the heart of the 2017 version in describing the activities to ensure that results are based on accepted science and aimed at technical validity .
BRAINTRAIN2020 APPOINTS
NEW CHAIRMAN
Richard di Benedetto , the current President of Aetna International , one of the world ’ s largest health benefits businesses , has been appointed as a Director and Non- Executive Chairman to Medilink member Braintrain2020 ’ s board .
Braintrain2020 is the organisation behind SleepCogni - a first-in-class patented medical device providing a combined diagnostic and treatment system to help clinicians identify and treat sleep disorders .
Richard di Benedetto ’ s appointment , along with his pledge of a personal six figure investment , strategically coincides with the commencement of a £ 4.8million Series A fund raise for the commercialisation of SleepCogni . Ahead of that process , SleepCogni ’ s main investors , led by venture capital firm Mercia Fund Managers , have also committed to following on in the next investment round . This continued support sends a strong message to future investors , regarding the strength and potential of the SleepCogni offering .
Richard di Benedetto says : “ As Chairman of Braintrain2020 , and also as a personal investor in SleepCogni , I see an enormous growth opportunity ahead of us with the potential to help many people live healthier lives .”
Richard Mills – Braintrain2020 Founder & CEO says : “ Attracting such an experienced leader in the healthcare industry to the role of Chairman is testament to our achievements to date and how far we have come in such a short period of time .”
ARE YOU ISO / IEC 17025:2017 READY ?
Accreditations to ISO / IEC 17025 : 2005 cease to be valid on the 1st December 2020 and laboratories that have not transitioned to the 2017 version by this date will no longer be able to claim accreditation for their test or calibration results .
Analytical Services is one of the first laboratories in the UK to be awarded accreditation to ISO 17025 standard and also owns the notable landmark of over 35 years of continuous accreditation .
Part of Analytical Service ’ s extensive UKAS accreditation scope , includes test methods to determine total elemental and / or only silver contents for dressing , foam and medical devices , expertise the organisation used to develop a simulation test to evaluate the elution of silver in wound fluid - currently in use by international organisations .
For more information visit www . assayoffice . co . uk
BECOME A MEDILINK MEMBER
At Medilink North of England , we provide specialist services to aid the growth of organisations ’ UK and overseas market share , which help members become more innovative , sustainable and profitable . Medilink membership gives you access to our comprehensive industry knowledge and expertise , as well as our products and services – which members can enjoy at a discounted rate .
We provide each member with their own dedicated Customer Relationship Manager , who make it their aim to help you develop your business , keep you engaged with the healthcare technologies network and opportunities .
Some of the Medilink North of England membership benefits include ( see website for more detail ):
• Signposting and guidance on new funding and collaboration opportunities
• A dedicated Client Relationship Manager ( CRM ) who will make it their aim to understand and help your business flourish and grow
• Up to the minute tailored information on specific areas e . g . orthopaedic , pharma and biotech
• Web entry on the Medilink website
• Discounted services from our professional partners
• Events at reduced rates ( where applicable )
• An entry in Medilink News print & web edition distributed to a network of industry leaders , key stakeholders , funding bodies & NHS Trusts
• Access to Medilink ’ s well established traditional & digital communication networks to raise your profile in the sector
Paul Rushton , Commercial Director of Technical Absorbents said :
“ Since becoming a member of Medilink our understanding of our marketplace has enhanced significantly through access to Medilink ’ s innovation team and through participating in a mission to Arab Health organised by Medilink ’ s international team . We value the increased connectivity and access to specialist resources that Medilink membership affords us .”
To become a member of Medilink , email connect @ medilink . co . uk or call us on 0114 232 9292 . For more information visit www . medilink . co . uk / membership
Jason Brannan and Jacqui Weston
MEDILINK NORTH OF ENGLAND WELCOMES NEW THREE-YEAR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP WITH HGF
Medilink North of England are delighted to announce they have secured a new three-year corporate partnership with intellectual property specialists , HGF .
HGF offers a dynamic intellectual property service that every innovative and competitive organisation needs . Their approach , from the first inception of ideas to the enforcement of IP rights is collaborative . They ensure that their unique and successful client relationships come from their strategic teams who are committed to fitting around each client ’ s requirement . HGF ’ s relationships with other organisations around the world means they can innovate , protect and adapt to the IP requirements of any business they work with , including the world ’ s biggest corporations , prestigious educational institutions and Nobel prize-winning innovators .
Jacqui Weston , Marketing Director of HGF said : “ There is such a wealth of talent and innovation across the North of England which resonates with HGF and their world class team of attorneys working across the Life Sciences , Medical Device and the Pharmaceutical industries . HGF are delighted to continue the relationship that we have had with Medilink over the last 6 years and look forward to the next 3 years .”
Jason Brannan , PR and Communications Director at Medilink said : “ Ensuring our members have the right IP strategy and protection in the UK and overseas markets , is a critical aspect in the development of new technologies . HGF lead the way in this area and understand the needs of our members - and we looking forward to our continuing relationship across the coming years .”
DO NOT LOSE BUSINESS WITH THE NHS , ATTEND MEDILINK ’ S FREE EVENT
To ensure our members meet the key deadline to become PEPPOL compliant by September 30th this year ( when it will become mandatory to use the PEPPOL standard for orders with the NHS ), Medilink is running a free ( for Medilink members ) event to ensure you do not lose business with the NHS .
Our morning meeting on the 25th of September at Medilink North of England ’ s Sheffield Offices , will provide clear information about compliance , when it is required and how to achieve it . The event is free to Medilink UK members ( non-member rate is £ 50 + VAT ). To find out more and to book your place now – visit www . eventbrite . co . uk / e / free-medilink-peppol-breakfast-meeting-do-not-lose-businesswith-the-nhs-tickets-49279385970
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