The shortage of haulage drivers is leaving the north of Scotland 30% down in volume of goods reaching shops and caterers, say their suppliers. There is also a 15% shortfall in goods getting to the central belt, according to the Scottish Wholesale Association. Chief Executive, Colin Smith, told MSPs that consumers should no longer assume
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Left to right: David Alexander, Graham Rolfe, Shaun Buchan and Danny McArthur. In response to significant growth over the last few years, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has undertaken a comprehensive operational restructure, with the appointment of a senior partner, expansion from three to four geographical divisions throughout the UK and the addition of three
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AN AMBITIOUS software firm has announced the appointment of a key new position as it looks inward to drive business growth. Stephanie Kelly, 38, (pictured) has joined Eureka Solutions in East Kilbride as HR and Learning and Development Manager after nearly two decades of experience in the profession. She will play a key role in further
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Sophie Fairweather (left) and Amanda Wilson The pandemic has presented several opportunities and benefits for families requiring legal support, including a reduction in costs. That’s the view of Amanda Wilson of Amanda Wilson Family Law. She says: ““Many people are nervous about meeting a lawyer and family law can be particularly emotive as clients are
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A young Dundee mum, who joined a local sewing project to learn how to mend her daughter’s clothes, is creating garments for a major High Street retailer. Cerrys Duke (pictured) mum to four-year-old Layla, was one of the first students to complete the Kindred Clothing course. The course, which is just days away from receiving official SQA accreditation,
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Women’s Business Station has more than doubled its workforce due to growing demand for its services and support during COVID-19. The organization exists to support women on their business journey, empowering them to achieve their goals, whether big or small. The social enterprise has an ambitious, 10-year plan to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of 10,000 women in Scotland
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New research shows that Scottish workers are divided on the future of the 9-5.According to a survey conducted by recruiting experts Hays, workers across Scotland are unsure if the traditional working pattern will return.The survey received 4,200 responses including 246 professionals in Scotland.One year on from when UK first went into lockdown as many are
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SPECIALISTS in recruitment for Scotland’s financial services sector have outlined the top seven “trending” career paths. Based on statistics and industry insights from its annual salary guide, Core-Asset Consulting has pinpointed five areas that are experiencing surging demand levels. In addition they highlight two reliable mainstays where demand regularly outstrips the number of candidates available. Roles comprising data
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A new strategic partnership has been agreed between South of Scotland Enterprise and the CivTech programme, which aims to provide innovative solutions and positive change in the region.In a first for a Scottish enterprise agency, SOSE has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, which looks to drive innovation in the
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Rymour Books is set to publish Fake Flowers, the fourth novel from Graham Lironi, founder of award-winning Glasgow-based public relations consultancy, Liquorice Media. Fake Flowers is a fast-paced caper with a surreal slant pausing only to ponder the blurred boundaries between forgery and faithfulness. It tells the story of a reporter’s entanglement in twin terrorist threats aimed at
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