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Scary Bosses?
A recent study has shown 85 per cent of employees would rather seek help elsewhere than turn to their managers when they need guidance at work.

A survey of the UK workforce shows that people are either too scared of looking incompetent (30 per cent), reluctant to bother their boss (48 per cent), or worried that they will be judged for being unsure of what to do (20 per cent). Instead, they are turning to books, the internet, colleagues or friends to avoid seeking help from their managers. Worryingly, just under a quarter of those questioned (23 per cent) also said they wouldn’t turn to their manager for advice because they don’t trust their judgment, or simply think they would be unable to help.

Ruth Spellman, chief executive at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, said: “These new figures paint a worrying picture. The job of a manager is to guide and instruct, ensuring their teams are performing at the top of their game. If you’re ever unsure of how to tackle something at work your manager should be the first person you turn to – the one with the support and answers. Any workplace culture where people are scared to speak up or fear appearing foolish is not going to be conducive to getting great results or nurturing a talented and productive workforce. If the UK’s businesses are to rise up out of the recession and flourish, we need to get these things right by vastly improving the quality of our managers and leaders.”

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.