Entrepreneurial Scotland almost doubled last year’s fund-raising for career hopefuls, writes JULENA DRUMI Scottish businesses have helped raise a six-figure sum to support young people seeking their first step on the careers ladder, encouraged by entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter who joined a fund-raising event at Edinburgh’s Signet Library. Entrepreneurial Scotland’s third annual Patrons’ Lunch attracted […]
Careers & Management
Interview: Mary Ann Smith, coach and CEO
Mary Ann Smith: running a business is a tough gig (pic: DB Media Services) Mary Ann Smith talks to TERRY MURDEN about her latest venture and how wigs have been a factor in her business and social life Every meeting with Mary Ann Smith begins with a beaming smile, a few giggles and an energetic […]
Harassment changes: all you need to know
Employers must prepare for a significant amendment to the list of preventative actions they must take, writes KAREN HARVIE Action that employers must take to prevent sexual harassment at work is about to become more onerous, thanks to the addition of a short but important word change. Currently, they are legally obliged to take “reasonable […]
Interview: Peter Vardy, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Peter Vardy: fatherly influence From selling cars to setting up lessons in leadership, Peter Vardy is on a new journey, he tells JOHN GLOVER Leadership comes in many forms. A politician, a successful entrepreneur or maybe an inspirational boss. It is often stereotyped and misunderstood, but automotive entrepreneur Peter Vardy has never made a secret […]
Train your managers and avoid legal pain
Promoting untrained staff into management roles carries hidden risks, writes MARIANNE McJANNETT Promoting high-performing employees into management roles is a natural and often necessary step for growing organisations, in a bid to retain good people. However, too often these promotions are made without sufficient training or support. While the individual may excel technically, the shift […]