December 5th is International Volunteer Day, celebrating the many people who give up their time for various worthwhile causes for free. Volunteering can be a great way to get back into work, gain experience or boost your CV but there are other more subtle benefits as well. Here are some of the more surprising ways […]
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When was the last time you got angry at work? Maybe you were passed over for promotion again, maybe your colleague took credit for a project when you did all the work, or maybe someone stole your sandwich out of the office fridge. Whatever the reason, it’s normal to get annoyed occasionally. However, if you’re
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Royal Mail has created 250 new seasonal jobs in Scotland just in time for Christmas, with an extra parcel centre set up in Bathgate in West Lothian. The move is part of a campaign for temporary centres across the UK and the positions will be available until early January. Royal Mail Group’s international parcel business,
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The final countdown to Black Friday has begun and predictions by retail analysts suggest this will be the biggest shopping event in Scotland yet. Officially kicking off on November 23, hundreds of thousands of goods will be massively discounted, as Scotland’s shoppers get ready for the festive season. Last year many retailers, including John Lewis
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The Scottish SPCA has made its popular Paws, Play, Relax album available to download and stream online. The move comes ahead of tonight’s Bonfire Night celebrations, when many pets will become distressed by the noise and flashes from firework displays held to commemorate Guy Fawkes’ failed gunpowder plot. Created with Glasgow songwriter John McLaughlin –
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You may think that bullying is something that only happens in the playground, but sadly bullying in the workplace is something many adults unexpectedly find themselves dealing with. At work, it can be a lot more subtle than the traditional name calling and physical threats you may first think of when someone mentions bullying. Although
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Ever wondered what a day in the life of a radio presenter might be like? Well our lucky competition winner, Dane McBeth, got to experience just that. We recently held a competition to win ‘A Day in the Life of a Radio Presenter’ in partnership with Heart Radio Scotland, who broadcast to over 420,000 listeners
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The new V&A in Dundee, Scotland’s dedicated museum of design, will open on September 15 with a celebration of Scotland’s contribution to the world of gaming. Dundee is Europe’s biggest centre of games development, with the range of courses and Centre of Excellence at Abertay University considered the best in Europe – and it’s this
As Scotland gears up to help celebrate World Humanitarian Day next Sunday, the Scottish Government has given £300,000 of emergency aid to help victims of three of the world’s most violent conflicts. The cash from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) will be shared via aid agencies on the ground, with the crisis areas of Syria,
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Our Charitable Partner at this year’s s1jobs Recruitment Awards, Career Ready, provides vital career opportunities for young people with little family background of higher education or professional careers, giving them the confidence, skills and networks to achieve their full potential. Career Ready’s success is built upon their partnerships with employers, so we were delighted here
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