A site safety specialist is delivering the first major innovation in 90 years for simple handrails which protect millions of workers across the UK. Scottish-based Kite Group already provides vital safe access to industrial and commercial premises nationally and promises that its new breakthrough product brings major environmental benefits. Managers of the £3 million+ a-year […]
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The chief executive at Ovo Energy has been asked by MPs and unions to explain £40m of loans and cash transfers, after cutting hundreds of Scots jobs. Stephen Fitzpatrick’s company was given £17m in furlough payments after taking over SSE’s retail division in January 2020. The Perth-headquartered business employs around 700 people, with bases in
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A new survey of over 100 SME recruitment agencies across the UK shows most expect to be back to pre-Covid revenue levels by the second quarter of this year as confidence slowly returns to the sector. The survey was carried out by Firefish Software, an award-winning Glasgow-based company that supports over 500 agencies with its
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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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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
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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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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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The co founder of the North Berwick firm campervans has announced plans to move into the role of chairman as the company looks for a new managing director. Simon Poole (pictured above) founded the business with his wife in 2006 turning his passion for building VW Transporter conversions into a successful business. In 2018 the
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