Member Blogs

17 Jul 2026

Can you say no to flexible working over summer?

Insight from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on what you need to know before refusing a flexible working request during the school holidays.…

07 Jul 2026

Retrofitting city’s homes is key to achieving Net Zero

By Steven Kiakowski, Director of Green Skills at Fedcap’s The Verdancy Group.  The recent heatwaves serve as a timely reminder of the clima…

03 Jul 2026

Managing IT Leavers: How to Reduce Cybersecurity Risk and Save Money

When an employee leaves a business, the focus is on the HR process and operational handovers. HR ensures the final payroll is calculated, wh…

29 Jun 2026

Protection of seriously injured’s damages following relationship breakdown in Scotland

By Amy Gannon, Partner and Head of Serious Injury Scotland, Irwin Mitchell and Amanda Masson, Partner and Head of Family Law, Wright, Johnst…

24 Jun 2026

27 Years in Fit Out - Has Much Really Changed?

By Vicki Walker, Regional Director, Space Solutions I’ve been in this industry for 27 years, and when you’ve spent that long evolving throu…

18 Jun 2026

The £3,000 youth hiring grant and what it means for you

By Albany HR. Advice from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on the £3,000 youth hiring grant, the £2,000 apprenticeship incentive, and how to p…