Delegates are being short-changed by events that fail to tackle pressing issues, says TERRY MURDEN Conferences are big business and contribute substantially to city economies. But how many actually live up to expectations? Among the gatherings that took place over the past week were two with a long list of pressing issues for speakers and […]
Working Life
How the CIO can be your thought leader
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE says the chief information officer is playing a lead role in digital transformation The chief information officer (CIO) has emerged as the go-to executive leadership role in an increasingly hyperconnected world that is not without its commercial challenges. Connectivity can be found in pretty well every aspect of a business, affecting an entire […]
Be prepared for rising tax bills
Your company may be subject to a sharp rise in corporation tax and smaller allowances, says MARK PRYCE Soaring corporation taxes of up to 25%, shrinking allowances and new advance payment rules will hit more than 40% of Scottish businesses with year ends between December and next March and could seriously affect cash flow and […]
Financing the future comes at a price
A new report sets ambitious targets for Scotland’s financial services, but the road is not without its obstacles, says TERRY MURDEN Scottish Financial Enterprise has set out its goals for the next five years in a document laced with grand plans for transforming the sector and reaffirming Scotland’s place at the fop table of the […]
Avoid tainting dismissal with discrimination
Staff departures involving disability need to be handled with extra sensitivity, says NATALIA MILNE As far as the law is concerned, a person is disabled if they have an impairment that is long term and has a substantial adverse effect on their day-to-day life. Some conditions render a person automatically disabled under the law meaning […]