Several Scottish businesses have begun a six month trial of a four-day working week. Participating companies and organisations will do one less working day, with no loss in pay, based on the 100:80:100 model – 100% of the pay for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintain at least 100% productivity. […]
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A renowned guitar seller is putting its employees “centre stage” by becoming the country’s first musical instrument retailer to move to employee ownership. This restructure means that 60 percent of all guitarguitar shares are now placed into an employee ownership trust [EOT] providing its 160-strong team the majority of the business and its profits. The
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The rising cost of living is having a detrimental impact on savings across Scotland, according to a new report by Accenture. The survey of 184 adults in Scotland found that almost two-thirds of respondents (65%) said the rising cost of living had impacted their ability to save money, while over a third (34%) have not
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Kennedys has signalled its continued commitment to growth in Scotland with two new partner hires. The appointments of Gavin Henderson and Daniela Fusi, both formerly Clyde & Co (Scotland) partners, take the total number of fee earners to 23 across its offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. More new fee earners expected to join in
GLOBAL LAW FIRM STRENGTHENS SCOTTISH PRESCENCE WITH NEW PARTNERS Read More »
The UK’s most experienced business coaches advise businesses that they must take steps now to maximise the economic recovery predicted post-pandemic. Fergus King (pictured above), Partner of Shirlaws Group, is the keynote speaker at the first two of a brand new series of four Dundee and Angus College events hosted by the Business Partnerships Team.
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Ayr based Alloway Place Dental Practice has become the latest acquisition by Clyde Munro Dental Group. Founded in the 1950s and acquired by husband and wife team James and Jennifer McCall in 2013, the practice serves almost 10,000 patients, many of whom are the third and even fourth generation to use its services. The
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Ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) registrations across Scotland shot up by 75% between July-August compared to the same time a year before. The Department for Transport’s (DfT) figures show that at the end of September, 38,600 vehicles belonged to Scottish residents, up from 22,100 for July-September 2020. The data shows the longer-term pace of moving
SCOTTISH ELECTRIC VEHICLES REGISTRATIONS ACCELERATE IN A YEAR Read More »
Scotland’s international trade and investment agency, along with Scotland Food & Drink, has partnered with multi-national retailer Spinneys that will see the products of 19 famous Scottish brands on sale and promoted in the supermarket’s United Arab Emirates (UAE) stores for two weeks. Between 17-30 January, Middle East consumers will be able to purchase Scottish
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EAST Linton-based business The Crafty Kit Company has won four awards in the Craft Business Awards. This includes Best Sustainable Craft Company, Best Support & Service, Best Stitching Brand and Best Trade Website. This marks the second year in a row that the firm has been voted Best Sustainable Craft Company in this prestigious nationwide
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Openreach has reported a positive change in the number of female recruits joining the company in both field and desk roles in Scotland. The company is recruiting some 275 people into roles across Scotland in the current financial year, from the Highlands to the Borders. To date 17% of the intake is female – a
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