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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Labour Cost Pressures Bite As Hiring Issues Remain
9th October 2023Nearly three quarters of firms attempting to recruit have faced difficulties (73%) Hospitality firms remain the most likely to report challenges in hiring staff (79%) 66% of companies say labour costs are a financial pressure 61% of companies have attempted to recruit in the quarter The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook…
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Muckle Media becomes certified gold standard four-day week employer
9th October 2023As a further commitment to its employee proposition, ‘Bright Careers. Realised.’ Muckle Media has accredited with The 4 Day Week Campaign and secured gold status. The agency now operates a four-day week, with the team working either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, for full time pay. Muckle Media…
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News/VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH RANKS 13 IN THE BEST HOTELS OUTSIDE OF LONDON
9th October 2023Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has been ranked 13 in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious readers awards. The luxury lifestyle hotel, which was officially opened by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson earlier this year, was awarded a score of 95.59, placing it 13th in the list of hotels outside of London, and…
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Investment Flatlining As Interest Rate Fears Climb
9th October 2023Just two fifths of UK firms (41%) now expect their prices to increase in the next three months, down from 55% in Q1. Labour costs are the biggest driver of price rises, across most sectors, cited by 66% of all businesses. Domestic sales, cashflow, turnover and profitability indicators are stable…
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PHAMIE GOW DANCING HANDS AT GREYFRIARS KIRK
9th October 2023To celebrate the launch of Phamie’s latest album, Grassmarket Community Project (GCP) is proud to present this rare opportunity to enjoy the brilliant music of this celebrated composer and performer, in the magnificent setting of Greyfriars Kirk, on Fri 27th Oct at 6.30pm. Phamie is a gifted musician, celebrated in…
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Investment Flatlining As Interest Rate Fears Climb
6th October 2023Just two fifths of UK firms (41%) now expect their prices to increase in the next three months, down from 55% in Q1. Labour costs are the biggest driver of price rises, across most sectors, cited by 66% of all businesses. Domestic sales, cashflow, turnover and profitability indicators are stable…
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Disabled Fife girl’s campaign unites political leaders
4th October 2023Opposition party leaders sign letter to FM calling for “fairer funding” for disabled children A Fife girl’s campaign for fair funding for a charity supporting disabled children in Scotland will be debated in Parliament today (Tuesday 3 October 2023) after capturing the attention of the nation’s politicians – including the leaders of…
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News/Calling on STEM Employers!
3rd October 2023Equate Scotland are conducting research into inclusivity in Scotland’s STEM sectors and are looking for employers to participate. Organisations often ask us how they can get involved in our mission to support gender equality in STEM and this is a fantastic opportunity to do so. Underrepresentation of women and minorities…
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HELD IN OUR HEARTS BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK
3rd October 2023Scottish baby loss charity, Held In Our Hearts, are calling on the local community to join the charity as they fundraise and raise awareness of their work during October’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15th). This year marks the 21st year of Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK – a…
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Pinsent Masons strengthens Scottish financial services offering
3rd October 2023Chris Riach and Caroline Whitten, Legal Directors Professional services firm Pinsent Masons has strengthened its financial services offering in Scotland with the appointment of Legal Director, Caroline Whitten, who has joined from Sainsbury’s Bank. Based in Edinburgh, consumer credit specialist Caroline will work alongside recently appointed insurance regulatory and…
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