The number of people working in tourism in Edinburgh has increased by 12% in one year, new figures show – with Scotland as a whole seeing an increase of 11%. The statistics produced by Visit Scotland show that tourism supports 34,600 jobs in Edinburgh, 11% of total jobs in the area. Continue reading Jobs boost for capital as tourism booms
Even though 2016 was a complex year for both America and the UK alike, thousands of young Brits are set to flock to the Camp America recruitment fair in Edinburgh tomorrow to take part in the work abroad program. Donald Trump’s inauguration date is set just days after the fair and proves an interesting situation for culture exchange participants and organisations! Continue reading Trump-et this: Camp America’s calling!
Homecare Support, a care at home service contracted by the City of Edinburgh Council, has been told to make urgent improvements to in the care it provides to vulnerable people. Continue reading ‘Failings’ at local care at home service
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Buster the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who has been at the Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for over a year and 10 months. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hoping that 2017 is the year that Buster finds his new forever home. Continue reading New Year, new home for cheeky wee Buster?
Scottish Canals has become the 700th Scottish-based Living Wage accredited employer. Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work Keith Brown made the announcement while visiting Scottish Canals at the Falkirk Wheel where he met staff benefitting from their commitment to fair work principles.
Continue reading Scottish Canals is Scotland’s 700th Living Wage employer
There is one week left for people across Scotland to have their say on how schools should be run. The Scottish Government’s governance review consultation closes on 6 January 2017. Continue reading Scotland’s schools: still time to have your say
Local carer organisation VOCAL will be providing a space for unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian to take some time out for themselves over the festive period. Continue reading ‘Time for me’: support for carers over holiday period
Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP is backing a campaign calling for mental health first aid to be placed on a par with general first aid practice in the workplace. Continue reading Cole-Hamilton backs workplace mental health first aid
Join us for Christmas Jumper Day on Friday (16 December) and dress festive to help raise funds for VOCAL. Continue reading Get VOCAL on Christmas Jumper Day!
