What do you look for in an employer? Good company ethics? Free gym membership? Casual Fridays with cocktails? Whatever you expect, fair and just staff conditions are a must. This means a solid contract, a fair wage and reasonable holiday and time-off entitlements as a minimum standard. Show all HR, Training and Recruitment jobs across […]
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Strathclyde University is earning a top-notch reputation . . . and not just as a prestigious centre of learning. Last month the Glasgow institution cemented its status as one of Scotland’s best employers by announcing a new scheme to provide Student Union staff with a free taxi-ride home after shifts that finish outwith public transport
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Self-proclaimed hardcore huntress Larysa Switlyk became the scapegoat of trophy hunters when she posted pictures of herself posing with shot animals. The American TV presenter had been in Scotland on an extended hunting expedition, which saw her kill wild goats, rams and a stag. While deer culling, stalking and hunting for sport is established and
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Ye olde World Wide Web is full of curiosities, from piano-playing cockatoos to Wu-Tang name generators (Granny Ina’s rap alias is Intellectual Ambassador). But the internet can also be a useful, constructive and safe place to hang out. Following a series of deadly earthquakes in Indonesia last month, for example, the internet mobilised quickly to
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Innovation in technology has tremendous benefits for people working across a huge range of industries but it’s particularly transformative for patients and medical staff. That’s why the Government has announced £17 million in funding will be shared by companies, universities and hospitals, based on their proposals to revolutionise healthcare in the UK. The winning innovators
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A recent report by the City of London Corporation has confirmed London as the top global destination for cash flowing into the financial services sector. It may be tops for foreign investment projects but the global financial services sector has hot spots all over the world, varying in size, output and clout. New York The
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Even the most positive and hardworking CEOs and MDs can feel out of sorts at times, whether that’s through lethargy, apathy or even boredom. Sometimes the best way to regain your competitive edge and go-get-em enthusiasm for your role is to engage in a spot of housework. But before you reach for the feather duster
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At s1jobs we believe in being bold, brave and exceptional. We also believe in unicorns, but that’s not important right now. One thing we really believe in, beyond all doubt, is all top Executive and Management roles are gender-neutral. Despite this, it can be tough for women, with many sectors still digging their heels in
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Women in engineering are making the headlines again and it’s for all the right reasons. In a refreshing change from ‘why we need more female engineers’, two good news stories are focusing on a potential gender shift in the sector. Forth Valley College in Stirlingshire has seen a record number of female engineering modern apprentices
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Education is gearing up for the decades ahead and schools are being transformed to meet the demands of teaching children who are digital natives. By 2020, 117 schools across the country will have been constructed from scratch or completely refurbished as part of a £1.8 billion Schools for the Future programme. Among those getting a
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