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Block bookings: The 3 key benefits for NHS locums and temporary staffing teams
Everything you need to know about our exciting new feature: block bookings.

NHS Interoperability: How systems integration can streamline your temporary staffing operations
Boosting productivity is a major goal for the NHS, but can interoperability be the answer?

How to easily gather the data you need with an integrated NHS workforce solution
Making data-driven decisions is key to improved outcomes for staff, patients, and organisations alike.
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Block bookings: The 3 key benefits for NHS locums and temporary staffing teams
Everything you need to know about our exciting new feature: block bookings.

NHS Integrated Care Systems: What have we learnt so far?
Dean Royles and Natalie Ibrahim share their learnings from the first months of Integrated Care Systems being formalised.

NHS Interoperability: How systems integration can streamline your temporary staffing operations
Boosting productivity is a major goal for the NHS, but can interoperability be the answer?

How to easily gather the data you need with an integrated NHS workforce solution
Making data-driven decisions is key to improved outcomes for staff, patients, and organisations alike.

We have the data to transform our NHS workforce. And we have the means to use it better
President of the HPMA, Dean Royles, explores the role data has to play in NHS digital transformation.

How are NHS bank and agency staff part of the solution to ICS workforce problems?
Dean Royles, HPMA President, shares how NHS bank staff can help solve key Integrated Care System challenges

How NHS organisations can support their staff through financial education
A look at the role financial education has to play in addressing NHS staff burnout and improving their overall wellbeing.

Unlocking cost savings in healthcare staffing software: the power of collaborative staff banks
There has never been a more critical time for ICSs to focus on reducing staffing costs: collaborative staff banks are one way of achieving this.

Accessibility and Inclusivity: The key to an effective financial wellbeing strategy for NHS bank staff
We explore how to optimise a financial wellbeing strategy to support as many NHS bank staff as possible.

Understanding the NHS's financial challenges: Tips from a Deputy CFO
Arthur Vaughan, Deputy CFO within the NHS, shares his insights into the NHS financial landscape.

NHS Payroll: Creating quick, fair, and simple payment processes for your NHS bank staff
Our short, no-nonsense introduction to payroll processes which really support your NHS bank staff.

How to leverage the power of healthcare data to improve financial performance
Our guide to driving financial improvements through effective data analysis.

How to optimise your NHS staff bank for financial savings
4 important elements to consider to get the best value from your NHS staff bank.

Driving down staffing spend: how to make your workforce solution more cost-effective
5 key areas to consider when selecting a workforce solution to reduce staffing spend.

5 tips to help reduce NHS staff burnout with a cost-effective retention strategy
Our straightforward guide to retaining your NHS bank staff effectively.

E-rostering: 4 key elements to look for in a best-in-class workforce solution
The essential features of an effective e-rostering workforce solution, according to NHS experts.

The future of NHS human resources and organisational development report: unwrapped
Two former NHS People Professionals deep dive the report and its recommendations.

4 key ways to recruit NHS bank staff (and retain them)
We explore how you can attract, retain, and get the most from your NHS bank staff.

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