Aegon UK appoints resourcing specialist Sanderson 

Aegon UK appoints resourcing specialist Sanderson 

Edinburgh-headquartered pensions and investment provider Aegon UK has chosen independent resourcing specialist Sanderson as its recruiting partner for contractors and consultants. Sanderson will manage the entire contractor and temporary worker population for Aegon, which has locations across the UK. The three-year contract will provide around 360 contingent workers and run across…

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Studies to identify new housing options for homeless people

Innovative new studies to explore alternative routes of providing temporary accommodation for homeless people are to be carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council. Funding for two feasibility studies is to be provided.   The first study will look at how individuals currently living in bed and breakfast accommodation could…

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Beautiful family living with Miller Homes

For growing families looking to start a new chapter, leading UK homebuilder Miller Homes has a range of beautiful, larger properties across both the east and west of Scotland all thoughtfully designed to suit modern family living.  And, with a range of incentives available across numerous developments, finding your dream…

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Commsworld ‘Crucial’ to Scotland’s Digital Revolution According to Connectivty Minister

ONE of the UK’s leading network providers has been heralded as a ‘crucial’ element of Scotland’s digital revolution during a visit from the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands. Paul Wheelhouse MSP visited the Edinburgh base of Commsworld following the firm’s record year of revenues. The disruptor telecoms firm…

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Upcoming training courses at Heriot Watt

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Date:                     Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 2019 Type of course:        Certified training course Course Leader:        Helen MacKenzie Led by a Master Black Belt, this two day course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma methodology. As…

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Virgin Trains partner with Solihull Moors FC and Solihull Mind to deliver mental health support sessions

Virgin Trains is partnering with Solihull Moors Football Club, and Solihull Mind, on a six-month programme of footballing sessions to promote improved health and wellbeing. The weekly all-inclusive coaching takes place every Friday and is aimed at men and women of all ages, providing support and advice for the increasing…

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Series of Workshops: Data Protection in Practice for Employers – Edinburgh

The 25 May 2018 deadline has passed, but this does not mean that employers can forget about data protection compliance, and instead employers must now apply the rules in their day to day practices. At these interactive workshops our team of data protection and employment specialists will provide examples and…

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Local Serviced Apartment Provider Wins Social Media Award

The team at Fountain Court Apartments were delighted to win Best Use of Social Media at the Serviced Apartment Awards 2019. We were against fierce competition from international serviced apartment providers but were thrilled to come out on top and be commended for our hard work across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn over the last…

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BCC comments on latest Brexit developments

Reacting to the latest Brexit developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Are people and businesses tired and frustrated after three years of constant Brexit drama? Of course. ‪But is being fed up a valid reason for Westminster to put people’s livelihoods and our…

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DM Hall reinforces its Fife-based commercial property team with three new appointments

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors, has moved to strengthen its Fife-based commercial property team with three new appointments in its Dunfermline office.  In addition to the promotion from Surveyor to Associate of Dunfermline-based Duncan Fraser who covers commercial valuation in Fife, Leigh Nisbet, a commercial surveyor and agent,…

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