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What can practices learn from John Lewis?
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John Lewis HR and main board director Tracy Killen
Director Tracy Killen set to open VMPA/SPVS Congress

Delegates at this year's VMPA/SPVS Congress will learn how to "thrive, not just survive" in tough economic times, taking advice from John Lewis director Tracy Killen, who is set to open the event.

Retail giant, The John Lewis Group, enjoyed a record-breaking Christmas period, with sales reportedly topping £35 million on December 27 alone.

But how have they managed to overcome tightening purse-strings and pressures on customer loyalty? Practice managers can find out on January 31 at the VPMA/SPVS Congress in Newport.

Main board director Tracy Killen will offer her take on what veterinary practices can learn from John Lewis. Being wife to the owner of Highcroft Vet Group, Richard Killen, Tracy is no stranger to the veterinary industry.

During the Congress, Tracy will also join accountant Mark Beaney on remuneration and bonuses, as well as taking part in the Leading your Team lecture stream alongside Katherine Eitel, US training and development expert.

For the full programme or to book online, visit the website.

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HMRC seeks feedback on locum employment categorisation

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 HMRC has invited feedback to its communications regarding the employment status of locum vets and vet nurses.

A letter, sent from HMRC last year, provided guidance for practices categorising the employment status of locum veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

It is now inviting anonymous feedback from those making employment status decisions on their communications. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and closes on Friday, 6 February.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk