Is it time to introduce the right to disconnect?

By Gillian Reid, Head of Employment, Hethertons Solicitors Disconnecting from work is vital for employee wellbeing and to achieving a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. The Covid-19 pandemic gave rise to a quantum shift in the working practices of millions of workers, blurring the lines between work and home. Working from home on a hybrid or…

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Fortem link with Hälsa Wellbeing, a forward-thinking wellbeing business based in North Yorkshire

At Fortem People we know that success isn’t just about finding the right fit for your team.  It is also about creating a nurturing environment at work where staff thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and personally.  We are thrilled to tell you about our link with Hälsa Wellbeing, a forward-thinking Wellbeing Business based in North Yorkshire….

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Leeds Beckett engineers collaborate to develop innovative new products using NHS healthcare waste

Leeds Beckett University and Q Medical Technologies Limited have secured Government funding to develop and commercialise innovative new products repurposing healthcare waste. The team will begin by commercialising new, low-carbon aggregate substitutes known as floc – repurposed and treated, clinical and offensive NHS waste – which are in demand for use in civil engineering. Dr…

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‘Stick to your mission and don’t be afraid to share it’ – Honorary graduate shares his advice

When Mark O’Herlihy started his career in radiography, X-rays were still printed out on film.  Over 30 years in healthcare, he has seen vast changes – but his mission has never wavered.    Mark, who has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Health at the University of Bradford, said: “My mission has always been to improve health…

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