Getting emotional about AI It’s a cruel, but persistent belief that call centre work is a repetitive and low-skilled occupation. Call centres or, to give them the sector’s preferred description, contact centres have been the butt of a thousand jokes and anecdotes. Yet they employ many more thousands in what can be demanding and complex roles. […]
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Scottish art with heart and innovation
Art exhibition: Ages of Wonder – Scotland’s Art 1540 to Now Many of the great artistic innovators of Scotland throughout the centuries are showcased at the Royal Scottish Academy in this stunning collection. It includes famed artists who found their creative inspiration in old Caledonia, or have their works permanently on display in Scotland, such as the […]
Interview: Andrew Sutherland, Scottish Property Federation
Building on firm foundations In the 25 years since Andrew Sutherland joined the Miller property business he has witnessed the ebbs and flows that are inevitable in a cyclical sector, though he would be among the first to admit that some things never change. Sutherland has risen through the ranks to become joint managing director […]
Interview: Eunice Olumide, supermodel
A model of achievement From behind the rows of seated delegates a clicking of heels on the wooden floor indicated that the main speaker had just arrived. Eunice Olumide, tall and slim, dressed head to toe in bible-black jacket and trousers, made her way to the lecturn and beamed a broad smile. She began telling […]
How to cut the price of a week on the slopes
Skiing holidays It’s not known for being the most budget friendly family holiday and skiing trips to Europe have just got a bit pricier because of the weak pound. Even so, families could save up to £3,000 by looking beyond the popular destinations for a week’s break on the slopes. Switzerland, Austria and France have […]