In a few days, the UK will mark not only the anniversary of the birth of history’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale, but also International Nurses Day. This event is celebrated around the world every year on the 12th of May. To mark the occasion, this year the Royal College of Nursing Scotland will hold […]
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The 8th of April is the 98th day of 2019 and 231.2 months (or 7037 days) since the beginning of the twenty-first century. Did you know April 8 is also special because it’s a hot date in Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month? What began in America in 1986 as a grassroots initiative to encourage more
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Top executives agree that upskilling employees and preparing future generations for the workplace will be crucial in 2019. Taking part in the 22nd CEO Survey by PwC, they recognised the year ahead will throw up economic challenges – but remained confident there will be opportunities for growth and innovation. Show all Executive & Management jobs across Scotland
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Glasgow is hipsters’ heaven, according to a study by The Business of Cities firm. Its report, Towards a Business Story for Glasgow, reveals the city’s appeal to trendy millennials is on the rise, especially when it comes to meeting the career preferences of younger, mobile workers. Search thousands of jobs now at s1jobs. Among the attractions that see
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From boffins in Banff to brainiacs in Bathgate, Scotland’s scientific community is celebrating British Science Week in style. This ten-day festival of science, technology, engineering and maths kicked off on March 8, with events scheduled across the country in schools, colleges and universities, museums, libraries, galleries and even shopping centres. Coordinated by the British Science
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Five full days of promoting Skills for the Future kicks off as Scotland marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week. This annual event highlights the importance of investing in our workforce by celebrating the achievements of apprentices – and recognising the support given to them by businesses and organisations. Search thousands of jobs now at s1jobs.
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Now could be the time for many more Scots to consider a job in teaching, with renewed calls to attract greater diversity and equality into the profession. A cross-party group at the Scottish Parliament has warned prejudice, cultural barriers and a lack of role models are putting off many from choosing the classroom as a
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January can be the busiest time of the year for personal trainers and fitness instructors, as people all across Scotland make New Year’s resolutions to get fit. It takes an army of professionals to give new starts a sporting chance. In 2018 there were 62,000 working as fitness instructors in the UK, with 190,000 more
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If you woke up this morning feeling not quite tickety boo, there could be a good reason. Today is Blue Monday, the third Monday of January that’s claimed to be the most depressing day of the entire year. Although first dreamed up as a PR stunt to sell off-season holidays, it’s now generally accepted January
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Today is s1jobs’ 18th birthday! Yes, we’re now old enough to vote, get a tattoo and, most importantly, have a drink! Since 2001, s1jobs.com has grown to become not only Scotland’s no.1 job site but also a trusted and relevant source of information for its 800,000 users. The user friendly site offers handy career tips
