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Sexism in the boardroom – how widespread is discrimination against female leadership?

Although there has been progress in recent years regarding diversifying British boardrooms, data released by Russell Reynolds Associates’ (RRA) shows that 13% of female directors in the UK have experienced discrimination in the past year alone. The Global Board Culture and Director Behaviours Survey also showed that a significant number (6%) also experienced bullying and …

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The UK’s recovering job market will not be a walk in the park

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It’s been almost 2 years since COVID-19 came into our lives and impacted every aspect of them. One of the most notable areas of the economy impacted in Scotland has been the job market. However, it is undoubtedly on the road to recovery now. In the three months leading up to November, unemployment across Scotland …

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Energise your Engineering skills: it’s elementary

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Summer has only just started in Scotland (we hope!) but elsewhere this year has already been chalked up as the hottest on record. Spain has sizzled, India is baking and in California there is no let-up to the on-going drought. Of course, here at home it has mostly been cold, as we would expect of …

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Engineering: Life is good when the sparks fly

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Of all the best bits about metal fabrication we like welding the best: maybe it’s simply the otherworldly heat and light or maybe it’s the Darth Vader mask. Of course, it could be that it reminds us of Jennifer Beals, welder by day, dancer by night, and that unforgettable audition scene in the movie Flashdance. …

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The only way is up for housing sector

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The housing bubble is not, more’s the pity, a sub-aqua holiday home for scuba divers but the dreaded term for a potentially explosive rise in house prices. While no-one wants to see a return to the bad old days of price wars and homes placed out of reach of first time buyers, what is certain …

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Are you prepared to join the retail frontline . . . your sector needs you!

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From the 1970s farce of Are You Being Served?, with jokes about Mrs Slocombe’s, erm, pet cat, to the recent PhoneShop, TV sitcoms have managed to get more than a few laughs from the experience of working in retail. The prospect of dealing face to face with customers isn’t one that will appeal to everyone, …

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Work behind the scenes in the Retail industry

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Anyone who thinks on-line shopping will one day eliminate real stores hasn’t met Davey’s sister, Miley. For Miley, a day spent on a shoe safari at Silverburn or Braehead is more enjoyable than being told she’s won the lottery by Jamie Dornan. And that’s because, although customer needs are at the centre of any retail …

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Retail: How do you measure up to the top 5 transferrable skills?

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It’s commonly accepted the retail industry can be an excellent career choice: progression routes are fast and direct, which means you could be managing the whole kit and caboodle in no time. It’s rewarding, people-centred, constantly evolving and hands-on. It’s also a sector that rewards with a whole host of transferrable skills for those who …

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Expert Interview: A legal eagle eye on the Construction industry

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Not everyone employed in Scotland’s construction sector is hands-on, on-site, on time. Ask any foreman and he’ll be able to point out the culprit, usually behind the Portacabin with a copy of the Racing Post and third cup of coffee. Others, however, are legitimately off-site and behind the scenes. Before any build, large or small, …

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Networking – the hows, the whys . . . and ABBA’s top five

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Networking is an important part of any career. Getting your name out there and talked about for all the right reasons and engaging with fellow professionals can make a real difference in many ways. For a start it will make you look very popular on LinkedIn! It can also help you gain some top tips …

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Sexism in the boardroom – how widespread is discrimination against female leadership?

The UK’s recovering job market will not be a walk in the park

Energise your Engineering skills: it’s elementary

Engineering: Life is good when the sparks fly

The only way is up for housing sector

Are you prepared to join the retail frontline . . . your sector needs you!

Work behind the scenes in the Retail industry

Retail: How do you measure up to the top 5 transferrable skills?

Expert Interview: A legal eagle eye on the Construction industry

Networking – the hows, the whys . . . and ABBA’s top five