Author Archives: Alun Rees

…businessmen, they do what’s good for them in the short term…

He’s writing about the music & media business but it could be health, education or sport…or banks or retail or travel or insurance… …or dentistry. That’s corporations for you, businessmen, they do what’s good for them in the short term, screw long term value, screw the shareholders ultimately, just do it for yourself…. Full pieceContinue reading “…businessmen, they do what’s good for them in the short term…”

The unexpected political power of (US) dentists…

Interesting article in The Washington Post about the reaction of the dental profession to the introduction of  alternatives to provide dental care in poor and rural areas. The alternatives include such innovations as dental therapists and “open access” to hygienist care. The bill establishing a new provider type ultimately passed, but “it was brutal, veryContinue reading “The unexpected political power of (US) dentists…”

How Kolbe Can Help Your Work Relationship With a Spouse

I regularly work with couples who are both involved in the business. Often they have problems seeing problems the same way and this can put a strain on their relationship. I have found that both partners understanding their Kolbe A results can not only improve the way that they work together but can also haveContinue reading “How Kolbe Can Help Your Work Relationship With a Spouse”

In case you missed – TGBSL #30 – Life’s a beach and other research.

TGBSL explained: In the second book of the semi-autobiographical series describing the progress of an Edinburgh medical graduate, Colin Douglas describes his hero, David Campbell’s, involvement with medical research. The book’s title is “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime“ and the cynic in me always remembers it when I read headlines like these. I insist thatContinue reading “In case you missed – TGBSL #30 – Life’s a beach and other research.”

Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw

Laura Pearce, Senior solicitor at JFH law has written a an informative blog post on the changing position of associates in the eyes of HMRC. Since the Central London employment tribunal handed down its decision in the Uber case on 28th October 2016, the courts have been awash with claimants seeking to gain worker status.Continue reading “Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw”

The Monday Morning Quote #423

On this day in 1964 Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment, during the Rivonia Trial Mr Mandela chose, instead of testifying, to make a speech from the dock and proceeded to hold the court spellbound for more than four hours. His speech, which was made at the beginning of the defence case, ended with theContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #423”