Our Learning and Development Manager explains why training should have a prominent place Training is one aspect of the business that is often overlooked but shouldn’t be. A key factor of this includes the onboarding process, the route of a new starter as they join the business for the first time and learn the ropes about how … [Read more…]
Organ transplant alternatives could be available in the future Scottish researchers have grown a whole, functional organ from scratch inside of an animal for the very first time. Genetically reprogrammed cells formed into a thymus – a critical part of the immune system – once transplanted into mice with other support role cells. The thymus is … [Read more…]
Our Learning and Development Manager unveils how you can get successful – quick… As a company, Total Assist Group doesn’t just manage and maintain a successful business on a daily basis, but we also have big ambitions to increase our reputation and influence in the recruitment sector. One way we aim to achieve this is … [Read more…]
Medical workforce undergoing change Health Education England are planning to transform the NHS workforce within the next two years, with some specialist training being scrapped. Jo Lenaghan, director of strategy and planning at the HEE has revealed to the HSJ that the £5 billion budget would be adjusted to create new jobs that used “less rigid … [Read more…]
National award celebrates career opportunities for young people Despite the economic recession casting a rather bleak outlook across young people’s career prospects, The Total Assist Group has taken the bull by the horns to lead the way in growth and development for young people, winning the prestigious national ‘Investor in People Standard’ award, applauding how … [Read more…]
Drug development threatened by US company takeover The potential takeover of UK pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca could damage Britain’s drug development industry. US drugs giant Pfizer are in the pipeline to acquire AstraZeneca, although experts warn this could lead to lab closures, affecting the UK’s research base. Four scientific bodies – including the Society of Biology, Biochemical Society, British … [Read more…]