10 April 2007

Positive Response to UniChem's ‘People Solutions’

UniChem is pleased to announce a positive uptake of ‘People Solutions’, its tailored guide to recruitment, induction and people management within the pharmacy. The guide was developed by UniChem’s Human Resources team to offer practical advice and support to independent pharmacies on HR policies and procedures, including legislative issues and HR administrative requirements for pharmacy personnel.

Amanda Butler, HR Director, UniChem, comments: “The evolution of the Community Pharmacy Contract has highlighted that whether you are responsible for one or fifty members of staff, the recruitment, development and effective management of your people, is paramount to your business success. UniChem offers ‘People Solutions’ to its independent customers to provide help and advice on attracting, managing, motivating and retaining their most valuable asset – their people.”

Commenting on the guide, John Goes, community pharmacist, says: “I think ‘People Solutions’ provides an excellent support package, which allows pharmacists to manage their HR issues in a professional and controlled manner. This is particularly relevant when you consider the impact that clinical governance requirements now have on HR processes. I’ve found that there is a comprehensive range of tools in this pack, which offers some highly useful and practical guidance to pharmacists in meeting HR requirements.”

Customers can still register their interest in receiving the guide by contacting the UniChem HR team on 0208 391 9637 or 0208 391 7147.

For more information please contact:
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive, 0208 974 4045
Helena Bate, Communications Manager, 0208 974 4044