You can manage the reputation of half a dozen global brands, switch from writing press releases for utility companies to soothing the nerves of a CEO before a grilling on the Today Programme. Oh, and manage a bunch of unruly journalists on a press trip to the vineyards of France. But just think what it […]
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Recent figures show the majority of marriages in Scotland no longer take place in a traditional church setting. Whether Humanist, Pastafarian or Jedi, so long as there’s a good knees-up at the end of the ‘I Do’s’ we’re happy. But one thing all these marriages have in common is the need to be legalised. See
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It’s a stomach-churning feeling every computer user experiences at some point. No, we’re not talking about our parents joining Facebook. It’s the dreaded data-loss. You’ve been clacking away on the keyboard for hours when suddenly . . . everything disappears. Lost in space. Thankfully, there are solutions. And if you’re new to IT but keen
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Nothing beats that feeling of waking up refreshed and ready to tackle your working day. Getting those precious zzz’s is essential for maintaining good health and allowing us to perform at our optimum in the world of IT. Sometimes, however, we need a little help dozing off. Thankfully, software developers and tech gurus have woken
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How do you spend your lunch break? Catching up on Love Island gossip? Joining the Greggs queue for a steak bake and a yum yum? Well, according to new research by people analytics specialists Humanyze, regardless of how you spend your time, doing it solo could be the key to maximising productivity in the workplace.
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The problem with a traditional job interview is it can sometimes feel like your favourite episode of Car Share – the one with the script you know off by heart. It involves the interviewer asking predictable questions and the interviewee offering well-rehearsed answers. While there’s nothing wrong with testing knowledge this way, it doesn’t always
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The temperature has dipped, the rain has returned and the nights are fairly drawing in. Tourists numbers tend to drop in Scotland as the, ahem, good weather disappears and the festivals pack up and by next month seasonal businesses lock up and staffers fly off to sunnier climes. But that doesn’t mean Scotland is closed
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The UK’s largest specialist motor insurer is hiring 100 new employees over the next 12 months. ERS also plans to invest in training at its offices in Swansea. The company has already doubled its size there in three years, with a current staff of more than 450. So what’s special about ERS? It provides insurance
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What do you check first in the morning: Facebook or Footsie? Are you more concerned about the state of the Hang Seng than Snapchatting your mates? And do you find yourself tracking the NASDAQ several times a day? Well, you’re clearly destined for a top career in financial services – and you’re in the right
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When things don’t go the way we want them to at work, the urge to throw a tantrum can be overwhelming. Just ask Jose Mourinho. The feisty Man United boss stormed out of a post-match press conference after becoming irritated at the ‘lack of respect’ he gets from the media. Respect in the workplace –
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