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    Why email security is vital to your business

    30th January 2019

    What impact would a breach of your email security have on your business? Is your business exposed to email security risks? What impact would a breach have on your business? From customer service, generating new business, to communicating with your team, email platforms are the driving force of business operations.…

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    5 Reasons to Embrace Cloud Solutions

    22nd January 2019

    As more and more companies benefit from cloud solutions, it is estimated that 78% of small businesses will have adopted cloud computing by 2020. Still to be convinced? Here are our 5 Reasons to Embrace Cloud Solutions. Security and Compliance Integrating cloud solutions into your business operations, will ensure your business…

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    7 Ways to Prepare for a Digital Project

    17th January 2019

    So you have decided to build an app or a digital product. You may be eager to just get started and fire ahead with development. But what are the other considerations you need to prepare before you approach a development team? We’ve Summarised 7 Key Considerations That We Think You…

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    Mentoring at Shepherd and Wedderburn

    15th January 2019

    Shepherd and Wedderburn, as a collection of individuals and as a business, has put diversity and inclusivity at the heart its organisational culture and values. The business case for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is compelling. As one of Scotland’s leading law firms, we recognise the benefits of…

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    Scottish Charity Regulator issues consultation on existing charity law and regulation

    14th January 2019

    The long awaited consultation on Scottish Charity Law was published on 7 January 2019. This sets out the proposals of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to improve the regulatory framework for charities in Scotland.  The proposals are intended to increase transparency and accountability in order to maintain public…

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    Judge me not for my convictions

    11th January 2019

    I was interested to read reports of the recent study by Strathclyde University which criticised the current “tick box” approach to criminal background checks in recruitment. What is the current system for criminal background checks in employment? Employers are allowed to ask job applicants to disclose any criminal convictions which…

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    3 Top Tips for Employment Contracts

    10th January 2019

    There are many things to check and get into place when a new employee starts with an organisation. The contract of employment is one such priority. A recent case has highlighted the possible consequences for an employer failing to issue a written ‘statement of particulars’. It is particularly important therefore…

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    The One With The Bert & Ernie Cake | Employment Lawyer in Your Pocket Podcast

    7th January 2019

    We are your very own Employment Lawyer In Your Pocket #ELiYP We’re aiming to help managers and business owners navigate the murky and often contentious world of employment law and keep on the straight and narrow with their staff. Season 4, episode 1: The award-winning Employment Team are back with…

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    Tis the season to……………..GET READY!

    17th December 2018

    It is a traditional thought that the property market shuts down over Christmas and New Year. Does it though? What do estate agents get up to over this so-called quiet time? Preparation is the key word I would use. Whilst a few properties will still go on the market through…

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    Home Reports have worked well for 10 years, but surveyors must always be open to opportunities for improvement

    14th December 2018

    It is quite remarkable that it is now 10 years since Home Reports, the initiative which radically altered the Scottish housing market, were introduced – amid, it has to be remembered, a welter of criticism and doubt. These criticisms have now been stilled and the doubts have been alleviated as…

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