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Outsourcing is the number one solution for care homes and assisted living around the UK Care homes are embracing technological innovations to enhance resident wellbeing and operational efficiency. With Pink Connect’s focus on IT, security, and network infrastructure, these facilities are providing better care, improved communication, and refined data protection. The provider of IT solutions and services designed specifically for the healthcare industry understands the challenges care homes face in meeting the stringent compliance standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the NHS. That's why they are reaching out to offer a solution that will ensure IT infrastructure remains compliant while allowing care providers to focus on delivering exceptional care. High-speed internet connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for smooth communication, remote monitoring, and efficient data transfer. Pink Connect leverages cutting-edge technologies such as remote management and personalised secure platforms to enhance resident care, improve outcomes, and create exceptional experiences. One of the key areas where Pink Connect has made a significant impact is by being a trusted outsourced team, where care homes can access excellent IT solutions without the financial strain of maintaining an internal team. By leveraging their expertise and resources, care homes can eliminate the need for an in-house IT department, saving both time and money. They can also help care homes protect resident data and medical records to maintain trust, whilst being compliant with GDPR. Robust cybersecurity measures, like encryption, are integrated into systems, with regular audits and cyber awareness staff training. They take pride in their ability to support the healthcare sector and have successfully partnered with numerous care homes across the country, enabling them to stay compliant, secure, and efficient.
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National success for the Serco Restart Scheme and One Stop The Serco Restart Scheme has been working with One Stop, a retail convenience business with more than 900 shops, since July 2022. Serco Restart Scheme Employer Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Monaghan, met Campbell Hutchison, People Partner for One Stop, via a mutual connection. The Restart Scheme is part of the Government’s wider Plan for Jobs programmes to help people develop their skills so they can find long-term meaningful employment. Serco has been chosen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver the Restart Scheme in West Central (Black Country, Coventry, Greater Birmingham and Solihull, The Marches and Worcestershire) and Wales. Following Hannah and Campbell’s success in Wales, One Stop approached Serco to roll out promotion of their vacancies to other Restart Scheme providers across England. Hannah and Campbell are now working together and have implemented a recruitment process across all 12 Restart Scheme providers in England.
participants succeed. They hold information sessions to provide participants insight into the roles and responsibilities of the jobs that are available and help them with interview preparation. I have also presented to One Stop team managers to help them understand more about the Restart Scheme and answer any questions they have.”
Hannah said: “One Stop are very supportive in wanting to help our
Campbell said: “I am thoroughly enjoying the collaborative approach that the Restart
Scheme and we (One Stop) have adopted and continue to foster. As well as recruiting for store staff, we have also incorporated our distribution centres into the recruitment process and have just successfully welcomed our first new colleague into this area via the Restart Scheme.” To find out more, email eewestcentral@serco.com or visit https://www.serco-ese.com/restartscheme/employers
Osprey launches programme for couples who are also business partners Osprey, a consultancy renowned for its focus on both business acumen and relationship-building, has launched a groundbreaking service tailored for couples who are also business partners. This offering is keenly focused on enhancing business, relationships and family dynamics, recognising the intertwined nature of personal and professional lives in such partnerships. It aims to fortify not only the business ventures of these couples but also to strengthen their familial bonds. Gillian Andale, who runs Osprey, is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial pairs who value the intricate balance between their business pursuits and family life. Her rich career spans more than 40 years and across 40 countries. Entitled the Relationship Harmony Formula, the service takes a holistic and family-centric approach. It emphasises aspects such as Personal Identity, Aligning with Shared Goals, and Balancing Individual and Joint Responsibilities. This programme is particularly designed for business owners who navigate the complexities of blending their work and family lives. It is offered through engaging mentorship sessions, both virtually and in-person,
catering to businesses with an annual turnover exceeding £1 million. One of the unique aspects of working with Gillian on the Relationship Harmony Formula is the recognition that business entrepreneurial couples do not have time or headspace to do exercises outside the mentoring sessions. This has been a key principle when designing the formula and therefore each session is a collaboration to get results and build towards the outcomes desired. Also, the pace of working with Gillian is outcomes based not time or number of sessions limited. Gillian’s illustrious career has seen many achievements, including authoring two Amazon best-sellers and being a soughtafter international speaker. Her 25 years of dedication to studying human behaviour inform her consultancy approach, which is also influenced by her personal experience of nurturing a large, blended family and corunning a consultancy with her husband. In 2018 after returning from an extensive tour of China and Japan with 60 other entrepreneurs, Gillian moved away from large corporate and Government contracts and refocused her efforts on uplifting small businesses, leading to Osprey’s notable success in the UK, especially among small and medium-sized firms, in the past four years.
Highlighting her belief in ongoing learning and mentorship, Gillian invested £50,000 in high-level mentorship and training for entrepreneurship and business development during the pandemic. Gillian said: “Osprey is committed to bringing transformative outcomes and to work with businesses who may be drowning in their own success. It is not relationship counselling and saving businesses and marriages unless that is needed, but it profoundly enriches family lives. Our consultancy has been a catalyst for significant positive changes in our clients’ lives, enabling them to lead a life by design (not a life by default) that benefits the entire family.”
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