Social distancing solution launched to protect employees returning to work

Social distancing solution launched to protect employees returning to work

Edinburgh-based Reactec, has repurposed its proven system for monitoring workers’ exposure to health risk to create “Safedistance”, which enables employers to manage the social distancing of their workforce within construction, rail, manufacturing and other workplaces. Jacqui McLaughlin, Reactec CEO and Sarah Hardy, Archangels Director, Head of New Investments | Photo…

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Community Transport Glasgow supports NHS services & the city’s most vulnerable people

Community Transport Glasgow is supporting a number of causes across Greater Glasgow after adapting quickly to provide essential services to those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Thanks to funding from our Green Economy Fund earlier this year, the charity introduced five brand new 100% electric minibuses and two fully…

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Apropos sees significant increase in people looking for self-employed opportunities  

Following the recent launch of this revolutionary platform, apropos is delighted with the response from users and potential new agents. Recent research conducted by property recruitment specialists, Raynor Personnel, stated ‘two thirds of estate agents in the UK are considering a change of role following the Coronavirus pandemic with many considering new…

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Making Global Goals Local Business: Scotland Edition

Tuesday 26th May, 14:00 – 15:30  Event information The Global Goals (or Sustainable Development Goals/SDGs) were hailed as a ‘paradigm shift for people and planet’ by former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon. At the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, they call for economic growth, innovation,…

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First Bus Scotland announces new innovative measures to enable social distancing on board

First Bus in Scotland and across the UK is introducing a number of measures to ensure that social distancing guidelines on public transport can be adhered to across its bus fleet, giving customers further reassurance about the safety of bus travel. The new measures include a ground-breaking passenger counting facility…

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Workflo Solutions strikes strategic alliance partnership with Konica Minolta

One of the global leaders in revolutionising the ‘workplace of the future’ has forged a strategic partnership with rapidly-expanding West Lothian-headquartered Workflo Solutions, the outsourced document management and IT support service specialist. Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited has been at the forefront of printing technology innovation for many years…

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Paper Round partners with Vegware to provide first large-scale commercial recycling service for compostables for London and Brighton following successful trials

As foodservice shifts to more disposables for hygiene, a new composting partnership offers a sustainable waste management solution for businesses in London, Brighton, and Sussex. Recycling company Paper Round have partnered up with market leaders, Vegware, to launch the dedicated compostable packaging collection service with a webinar on 27th May.…

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Report reveals impact of Coronavirus on poverty in Edinburgh

The Capital’s leader has outlined the measures the Council will take following a report from the Edinburgh Poverty Commission into the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on residents in the city. Poverty and Coronavirus in Edinburgh has taken testimonies from people directly affected by the pandemic focusing on areas…

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DWF advises Keywords Studios on £100m placing

DWF, the global legal business, has advised Keywords Studios, the international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, on its placing to raise gross proceeds of approximately £100m.  The shares being issued represent approximately 10.5 per cent of the issued ordinary share capital of the company…

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Heriot Watt launch a new fully-funded Skills Scotland Scholarship programme

Through our constant dialogue with industry, Heriot Watt understands the challenges you’re facing, including dealing with the longer-term impact of COVID-19. And that’s why we’re delighted to launch a new fully-funded Skills Scotland Scholarship programme, supported by the Scottish Funding Council, for working professionals living in Scotland. The courses on…

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