Celebrated later this week, the focus of International Women’s Day this year is accelerating action. A key sector which could benefit from such accelerated action is the construction sector. It is a major contributor to our economy, but its contribution is being suppressed with a lack of diversity.   

The statistics are stark. According to the Office for National Statistics, women make up just 15.8% of the total construction workforce, with those in director-level roles at low single figures. Yet, companies with diverse leadership teams consistently outperform competitors both financially and operationally. The absence of female voices at the top is not just an equality issue—it’s impacting on the performance of the sector and, in turn, our wider economy.

Science has always been a catalyst for progress, shaping the way we understand and navigate the world. Yet, for centuries, the contributions of women in science have been overlooked, and despite many efforts, a yawning gender gap at a senior level in science persists.  

Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This acknowledges the impact of female scientists.  But why do we need days like this and initiatives like Senior Women in Science (SWIS), established by Perceptive Communicators, which aims to help move the needle on the number of women in senior positions? 

In an era of information overload, social media users are increasingly discerning. So how can businesses ensure their messages aren’t falling on deaf ears? Charles H. Green’s Trust Equation states that the key elements of trust are underpinned by levels of “self-orientation”. In a business context, this can refer to how much a brand tailors its external communications to the interests of its audience

It is perhaps not surprising that a panel of people engrossed in housing in the UK would paint a stark picture of the situation we face. But there were certainly no punches being pulled in the Scottish Parliament this week. We’ve distilled some of the key facts and figures as well as panel opinions on how we can improve things here in Scotland.

As the Managing Director of Scotland’s largest vaccine producer, Valneva, I am immensely proud to work in an industry which saves lives and prevents disease. I can track my drive to work in life sciences to one moment from my childhood, when I was around seven years old.  

Glasgow-based specialist communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has been shortlisted as Property Marketing Team of the Year at the Herald Property Awards 2024. 

Perceptive Communicators has announced its appointment to provide strategic communications services for Valneva Scotland, a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercialises vaccines for infectious diseases, addressing unmet medical needs.

Perceptive Communicators has announced a significant milestone with its appointment to provide strategic communications services for Muir Group and expanding their specialist team with the addition of a Senior Account Executive, along with two award wins in two days.

Perceptive Communicators has won at the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards UK & Ireland. Perceptive Communicators was named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace, ranking #39 in the UK & Ireland, and received a Top Five award in the small business category (less than 50 employees).

Glasgow-based specialist communications consultancy, Perceptive Communicators has added four high-profile new clients to its portfolio, made two key promotions and been shortlisted for the prestigious Homes for Scotland awards.

We’re thrilled to appoint industry leader Ed Monaghan as non-executive director of Perceptive Communicators with immediate effect. As the leading communications consultancy for the built environment in Scotland, we’re delighted to bring Ed on board with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.

Perceptive Communicators has added to its portfolio of innovative clients after being appointed by The Clarus Networks Group to deliver public relations support, and by George Buchanan Architects in a social media capacity.

Perceptive Communicators has made two specialist appointments, with Sophie Newington joining as Communications Consultant and Jack Hope appointed to a newly created Public Affairs and Public Relations Manager role.

Perceptive Communicators, the multi-award-winning Glasgow-based communications and PR agency, is teaming up with Cancer Card to provide pro-bono communications support after the charity’s successful application to the firm’s Improving Lives campaign.

Award-winning Glasgow-based communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has made a new appointment to their team, adding to their expertise for clients.

Glasgow-based communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has won its third award this year, Managing Director of the Year at The Scottish Women’s Awards in Glasgow. This follows recognition as Property Team of the Year at The Herald Property Awards in September and Associate Member of the Year at the Homes for Scotland awards in May.

Glasgow-based communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has been recognised as Property Team of the Year for the second time at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2022 in Glasgow.

Perceptive Communicators, the multi-award-winning Glasgow-based communications and PR agency, is launching their charity support campaign, Improving Lives today to help charities to raise awareness of their vital work. Launched on International Day of Charity, the Improving Lives campaign will give Scottish charities the opportunity to access ten days of free expert support from the Perceptive team to overcome various communications challenges in the next 12 months.

Perceptive Communicators has added to its portfolio of innovative biotechnology clients after being appointed by MiAlgae to deliver strategic public relations and social media support.

Award-winning Glasgow-based communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has won four new contracts to deliver communications services. This new business is for three new clients, hub South West Scotland, Forster Group and Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and has secured a re-appointment with existing client, The Scotland 5G Centre.