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Diversity: it is a real agenda item
Tokenistic. Tickbox. Lip Service. These are just a few of the words that are commonly used by employees to describe how seriously their organisation takes the topic of diversity in the construction sector.
Political Insider – Friday 6th March 2020
Yesterday, the UK Parliament Health Committee questioned Professor Chris Whitty, the UK’s chief medical adviser on the number one talking point this week: Coronavirus.
Rely on competence, not confidence, to fight bias
We are constantly hearing about diversity, equality and even #MeToo. So what’s the one piece of advice you would give to encourage female talent?
Political Insider – Friday 28th February 2020
This week’s Holyrood business has inevitably been dominated by budget negotiations – a real baptism of fire for new Finance Secretary Kate Forbes MSP.
Residential Neighbourhoods created in Scottish city centres - Oliver Wilson
On moving to Edinburgh as a child, my first impression was that it seemed complete. It was like a drawing where all the elements and perspective fitted together perfectly.
Political Insider – Friday 21st February 2020
Boris Johnson completed his first substantive reshuffle this week although Chancellor Sajid Javid arguably stole the limelight with an unexpected 11th hour resignation.
Scottish innovators help on journey to net-zero ambition - Johann Partridge
Scotland is proud of its rich history of intellectual and scientific accomplishments. Once more, we find ourselves looking to innovators with entrepreneurial spirit.
Political Insider – Friday 14th February 2020
Even though it’s the time of the year for love (Happy Valentine’s Day by the way), there wasn’t much shown by Boris Johnson yesterday.
Collective action by house builders to target climate change
It was Barack Obama who pointed out that the challenges of the 21st century could not be met without collective action.
Draw inspiration from millennials for Scots cities of the future - Oliver Wilson
I’m sure visitors to the city now have the same formative view with the castle as the centrepiece and the logic and symmetry of the adjacent New Town.
Political Insider – Friday 31st January 2020
It feels like we should be starting with And Finally… in this week’s Insider, as finally, at 11pm tonight, the UK will formally leave the EU.
Political Insider – Friday 24th January 2020
Boris Johnson has said the UK has “crossed the Brexit finish line” after the UK Parliament passed legislation implemented the withdrawal deal this week.
Winning colleagues' hearts and minds by keeping it in the family
Employee engagement is still a hot topic in 2020. As margins are squeezed and businesses look to increase their productivity, a motivated, positive workforce is a big plus.
Political Insider – Friday 17th January 2020
The UK government has formally rejected a call from Scotland’s first minister for a second independence referendum.
Learning to fuel the growth of a more sustainable world - Rachel Clark
As students across Scotland prepare to receive their exam results, I hope it means they can study a subject that inspires them.
A career on construction was waiting in the wings - Lisa Gray
My childhood dreams were all about being on stage. From pantomimes to amateur theatre groups to exams, I loved every minute
Devin Scobie - What does the general election mean for firms?
In 15 days’ time we will be making our way to the polls for the tenth time in nine years.
How are we building inclusive schools - Lindsey Mitchell
Like many who grew up in the 1980s, school for me was the building where I attended each weekday, was moved along corridors by prefects and herded by teachers into classrooms
We need to home in on ways to beat housing crisis – Nicola Barclay
For the first time since 2008 and the global recession, housing completions in Scotland have exceeded 20,000 per year.
Top three tips for successful social media
In a world that revolves around “Instagrammable” content and hashtags for every occasion, social media is a vital tool in shaping reputations and brand building.
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