It was an unexpected experience for those who took the first steps across London’s Millennium Bridge. The pedestrian crossing’s ‘wobble’ introduced us to something professionals call human induced vibration – the effect caused by people walking. It is something engineers must consider when working on a building project. The actual effect of the phenomenon isn’t […]
What can we do to combat the taboo of periods in the workplace?
Could employers be more accommodating towards the monthly cycle, and if so, how? The stigma attached to periods manifests in many ways, and in the workplace it can often prove a difficult obstacle to overcome. In 2018, there were 15.3 million women aged over 16 in employment, with the total female employment rate being 71.4% […]
Don’t act in haste over the festive feuding
A week of festivities often proves to be less of a celebration and more of a strain on the relationship for many couples. The first working Monday in January traditionally sees one of the busiest days of the year for family lawyers, with a significant increase in the number of people separating after the Christmas […]
Binns Clock to tick once more at city meeting place
It was once a regular meeting point for romantics or to meet friends for a day out shopping. The “Binns Clock” on the corner of Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Hope Street became an established city landmark soon after the former department store installed it in 1960. Now the famous cantilever timepiece is to be restored […]
Barclay tries his hand as motivational speaker
John Barclay, who has hung up his international rugby boots, is preparing to join the motivational speaker circuit. With 76 international caps and three World Cups under his belt, the former Scotland captain will be passing on his leadership experience. Barclay, who continues to play for Edinburgh, has joined the roster of Edinburgh and London […]