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UK Immigration policy – significant changes on the horizon
Oct 11 2018 by Jamie Kerr, partner, Burness Paull LLP
I’ve just taken up a new role heading the immigration team at Burness Paull.
What type of learner are you?
Oct 9 2018 by Susan Staniforth, training team leader at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
It is widely agreed that there are many different ways that we prefer to learn and take in information and if possible retain and remember the information.
Why website security is essential for your business
Oct 5 2018 by Lynsey Ferguson of mtc
With the number of hacked websites rising year on year, security is a major concern
V&A Dundee – Jam tomorrow
Sep 26 2018 by Margaret Bochel, director, Aurora Planning Limited
Having been brought up in Fife, directly across the river Tay from Dundee, I have watched the development of the V&A with great interest.
Keeping safety on the energy industry’s radar
Sep 19 2018 by Miracle on the Hudson’ first officer, Jeff Skiles
I’ve spent more than three decades flying US Airways passengers safely while logging tens of thousands of hours of flight time without incident.
Four seasons in one day – Legal implications of being cauld at work
Sep 19 2018 by Jack Boyle, associate solicitor at Blackadders LLP
I overheard a discussion in the office kitchen the other day which got me to thinking about the legal implications of temperature.
Entrepreneurship – It’s like a game of trivial pursuit
Sep 14 2018 by John Harris, programmer lead, Elevator
Passionate about growing talent, and with almost four decades of leadership experience, I like to think I know a thing or two about start-ups.
The key to unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa
Sep 14 2018 by Cameron Douglas, trade executive Sub-Saharan Africa, Scottish Development International
As a trade advisor focussing on Sub-Saharan Africa I am frequently asked two key questions.
Planning ahead for the making tax digital transformation
Sep 13 2018 by Mark Brown, partner at Meston Reid & Co
A digital deadline is looming for businesses above the current £85k VAT registration threshold.
What I’m wearing is purr-fectly acceptable! Can an employer mandate what you wear at work?
Sep 13 2018 by Blair Duncan, trainee solicitor, Employment Law at Blackadders LLP
The recent news story of Serena Williams wearing a catsuit at the French Open
Perspective from Afar
Sep 12 2018 by Katie Williams, Partner, Pinsent Masons
In July I relocated from Aberdeen to Perth Australia, where Pinsent Masons has recently opened an office.
Is personal liability the way to tighten insolvency issues?
Sep 11 2018 by Michael Reid, managing partner, Meston Reid & Co
Recently-published UK government proposals to tighten up insolvency laws.