Interview: Mike Fitzgerald, chairman, Coulters Mike Fitzgerald describes himself simply as “a normal boy from Currie” who’s made the most of opportunities thrown his way: a degree in law, a Masters from a top business school, and a commercial real estate partnership. Now he’s landed a top job running a property agency. It seems life […]
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Don’t Be SAD: Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Workplace
With winter here, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact on many people. Roughly, 20% of us feel the effects of the winter blues. However around 3% of Britons are estimated to suffer from SAD, preventing them from functioning normally. What is seasonal affective disorder? SAD is a depression due to underexposure to light. It is […]
Forbes ready and able to step into Mackay’s shoes
As I See It: Terry Murden As one political career implodes another looks like it is about to bloom. By delivering the Scottish Budget with a confident swagger, Kate Forbes’ not only lifted the spirits of a party badly deflated by the shock resignation of Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, she also put herself firmly in […]
Dunbar to make Lady Bracknell role her own
Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, Perth Theatre Karen Dunbar, best known for her performances in contemporary television comedy shows, is stepping into the shoes of one of theatre’s iconic characters determined to make the role her own. She is about to start rehearsals as Lady Bracknell in Perth Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s The […]
Scottish Budget: Time to drop the Brexit excuses
As I See It: Terry Murden What a difference a couple of weeks make. Only last month the Fraser of Allander Institute and Scottish Chambers were delivering a downbeat message on the outlook for Scottish business. “Confidence levels remain weak.. and on a downward trajectory”, they said in a survey published on 23 January. Today, […]