If you thought students could be an unruly lot, teachers have been known to indulge in their fair share of bad behaviour too. Whether you’re a classroom assistant aiming to be head teacher one day or a university lecturer moulding the minds of the next generation, there are certain things you simply should not do. […]
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You may be reading this right now and suddenly hear a ping, ding or dong. What to do? Continue reading or find out who’s just said what to whom and why on whatever? If you think this level of addiction to phone apps and social media seems far-fetched, consider the findings of a new study
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Back in ye olden days when call centres were, well, call centres, they looked quite different. Imagine rotary-dial telephones, typewriters and exchanges with oodles-of-noodles wiring. Nowadays, hi-tech contact centres are all about computers, smartphones and cloud-based data systems. Yes, we’ve fully embraced the digital age . . . but the evolution hasn’t stopped, so what
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Scotland’s digital technology sector is growing faster and is expected to keep on getting stronger throughout 2019. The latest Scottish Technology Industry Survey from ScotlandIS, which analysed responses from 160 companies, reveals the number of businesses with a growth in sales has increased from 68% to 75%. Show all IT & Telecommunications jobs across Scotland
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You don’t have to be a football fan to marvel at the recent Champions League semi-final comeback by Liverpool against Barcelona. And you don’t have to be Tigger to bounce back from a professional time-out or career setback. Whether it was due to starting a family, taking a sabbatical to go canoeing in Costa Rica,
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Despite being famed worldwide for Angus beef, Scotch lamb, salmon and, of course, haggis, Scotland is happily celebrating National Vegetarian Week. Kicking off on Monday 13th of May and running until May 19th, the annual event promises to be a festival marking all that’s good about choosing a meat-free diet. Show all hospitality jobs across Scotland. Previous
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Good news or bad news first? Okay the bad news. An estimated 265 shops closed in Scotland last year, with industry analysts blaming changing shopping habits (next day delivery from online, anyone?), economic belt-tightening (a is for austerity) and rising business rates for stores. Now the good news. According to the same data just released
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When it comes to the world of marketing being original is the ultimate goal. It’s vital for maximising a product’s potential and this means consistently being imaginative and creative in order to be fresh and relevant. Inspiration can come from many different places: a conversation in the pub, a line heard in a song, a
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Did you know the legislation regulating charities in Scotland is now almost 15 years old? Although nowhere near as ancient as many of our laws, it’s aged enough to catch the eye of The Law Society of Scotland. Following a government consultation and commitment to review the paperwork, it’s calling for even wider reform of
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When a new character joined the Mr Men and Little Miss book series, female engineers were delighted Little Miss Inventor was challenging stereotypes. She has gone on to become a positive role model for girls who want to enjoy a career not only in engineering but also many other historically male-dominated industries. Show all IT/Telecommunication
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