Michelin has introduced a number of measures aimed at fostering “social and societal cohesion.” The company intends to guarantee all Michelin employees worldwide a ‘living wage’ and ‘universal social protection floor’. It is also implementing what it calls a ‘lifelong learning approach’.
At the unveiling of its ‘Michelin in Motion’ strategic plan on 8 April, the Michelin Group presented a strategy for 2030 that shows a determination to expand in non-tyre businesses. In this spirit of expansion beyond tyres, yesterday the company announced the signing of a Partnership Agreement with Altaris Capital Partners.
BKT has set up one of the first-ever contactless E-ICU, COVID-19 treatment facilities to be built in India outside of a hospital. The centre is located at the tyre maker’s Bhuj site, and its doctor and eight healthcare workers are responsible for treating workers and their families affected by coronavirus.
Under a new partnership with commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, Apollo Tyres will provide healthcare facilities to truckers at a major transport hub in southern India. The tyre maker describes this collaboration as “a unique, first of its kind partnership.”
From 1 April, RMI Bodyshop (NAB & VBRA) is to launch a new set of high value healthcare services accessible to members.
RMI Everyday Healthcare will improve on the current offering, leveraging economies of scale and purchasing power across the RMI for the benefit of its members.
MoneySuperMarket analysis of over 11 million car insurance quotes reveals the top ten professions in the UK that make both the fewest, and most, ‘at fault’ claims on their car insurance policies.
Surgeons are most likely to make an at-fault claim, followed by a GP, health visitor and hospital consultant; meaning the healthcare sector may be best placed to save your life, but are the ones to avoid on the road. The only sector outside of health care to enter the top ten table for at-fault claims are probation officers, who will no doubt spend a lot of time in the car between meeting offenders, victims and the police.
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