Is there a need for a Pokémon policy?

Law At Work’s legal adviser Paman Singh reflects on the new Pokémon Go craze sweeping the country, and discusses whether there is a need for employers to implement a Pokémon policy.

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Struggling to recruit STEM skilled staff?  Experiencing difficulty recruiting suitable graduates?

Careerwise is a highly successful and highly effective work placement scheme aimed exclusively at females studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subjects at Scottish Universities. Careerwise works with employers to solve their STEM skills shortages by providing a conduit to widen their talent pool and attract interest and applications…

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A blog from the Yomp

A team from Forth Ports successfully completed the gruelling 54mile Cateran Yomp challenge over the weekend to raise money for the Soldiers' Charity. Jason Thirlwall shares his experience with the tough challenge.

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How to Bid and Win! presentation a Winner with Edinburgh Chamber members

The public sector in Scotland puts £11 billion of goods and services out to tender annually – yet, 75% of SMEs do not bid for the tendered work. It’s against this backdrop that the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce invited me to speak at their prominent 60 Really Useful Minutes event and teach Chamber members ‘How to Bid and Win!’.

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Edinburgh – A European Capital City

The debate on the UK’s membership on the European Union is a question that will be determined by voters throughout the United Kingdom. While it is natural that this debate will take on a national character, it is only right and proper that the people of Edinburgh consider the impact that the outcome of the referendum may have on our City.

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Edinburgh and the digital economy

Scotland’s digital future was high on the political agenda ahead of last month’s Scottish Government elections, and rightly so. A report commissioned by the Scottish Futures Trust late last year estimated that increased digitalisation could boost our nation’s economy by up to £13 billion in the next 15 years.

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SCC EU SURVEY: BALANCE OF SCOTTISH BUSINESS OPINION CONTINUES TO FAVOUR REMAINING IN EU

•Final SCC pre-referendum survey shows that, with less than 22 days to go, a majority of Scottish businesspeople surveyed (68%) say they will vote for the UK to Remain in the European Union

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Rock DJ – more than just a song by Robbie

Renting Ready and Rock Training School with Rock Trust and DJ Alexander The Rock Trust works to prevent youth homelessness and to support young people to have better futures. We have accommodation, temporary training flats, providing support to young people as they learn the skills they require to move to…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn acts for Spero Oncology in sale to Veristat International

  Leading UK law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn, has acted for Spero Oncology Ltd in its recent sale to Veristat International. UK-based Spero Oncology is a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) specialising in the provision of oncology drug development consultancy, feasibility studies and early phase oncology trials primarily throughout Europe, but…

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Arts & Business Scotland appoints new Chair

Arts & Business Scotland (A&BS) has announced a new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Diana Murray has been appointed to replace Sarah Deas, who has stepped down due to personal circumstances.   Commenting on her new role Diana Murray said: “I am delighted to be taking on the Chair…

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