When asked about successful Scottish manufacturing sectors, what do you think of? Whisky? Electronics? Food and drink? All spot on! But you may be surprised to discover pharmaceutical production in Scotland is also booming. A recent report by the Fraser of Allander Institute and the University of Strathclyde suggests the industry is worth £1.7 billion […]
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If you work in Scotland’s oil and gas sector, you’ll know a thing or three about what makes this industry tick . . . and, in the face of many physical, technological and commercial challenges, what’s needed to keep it ticking over for many years to come. That’s why you and your co-workers are being
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Depending upon your news source over the past few years, the oil industry in Scotland was either scraping the bottom of the barrel . . . or sitting on a black gold mine. Well, it turns out everyone now agrees the reserves coming on-stream in the North Sea are sufficient enough to keep the industry
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How’s your needlepoint? Have you ever tried your hand at knitting? It’s true the path to a medical career can be lengthy and this doesn’t leave lots of time for learning hobbies. But it should . . . because what you do in your spare time could have a positive impact on your work. According
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You’ve a great track record in healthcare, you know you’re capable of doing the job on offer, but first you must get through the interview . . . and that’s where you’re scared you will stumble. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Even the most experienced medical professionals get butterflies at the thought of facing an
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There are no fast tracks or shortcuts to becoming a lawyer . . . and that’s probably no bad thing. Nobody would trust their freedom, will, home or corporate takeover to anyone who’s put in less than the maximum effort. But if there’s no quick way to becoming a lawyer, could there be a different
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Unlike Granny Ina’s dumpling recipe, most things in life can always be improved. That’s why the Law Society of Scotland has called for a review of Legal Aid. In its 2018 report Rethinking Legal Aid, it advocates tweaking the current system in order to make it simpler, more sustainable and a little bit fitter for
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Staff retention can be vital to the success of a business. Ask your history teacher about the Mary Celeste and they’ll explain why the ship didn’t get very far. Not only does employee continuity make for a more cohesive and constructive workforce, it harnesses the full force of individual knowledge and experience. Sadly, some HR
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Who actually knows how well a company is doing? Is it the big boss in the big office or the team generating new sales? Actually, no. They have a handle on their bit of the business but, if you want to know the overall health of any organisation, ask the finance assistant. They get to
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Actor, astronaut, ballet dancer, footballer . . . whatever career Jemima Junior or Wee Davey chooses, their mum and dad want them to be happy. If they make a positive difference to society, that’s a bonus. And, according to new research released to mark Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, they are no different to many other Scottish
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