26 posts categorised "Employment and Education"

18 June 2013

Defining Glasgow’s growth potential

David Leslie, senior partner, PwC in Glasgow As a Glaswegian born and bred, and someone who has built much of their career in the city, I am often asked ‘what is it that defines Glasgow enterprise?’ Well, I for one don’t think there is an easy answer to this –...

13 June 2013

Balance of power in global oil and gas industry could shift in the future – claims new report

Global oil and gas leaders believe there could be dramatic changes in the structure of relationships within the industry - according to a new report conducted by Robert Gordon University's Aberdeen Business School. Supported by PwC and sponsored by Dana Petroleum, the new research, Leadership Voices, Imagining the future of...

03 June 2013

Scottish firms secure £9m a year from London office contracts

London’s booming office developments are delivering a £9m annual dividend and sustaining 210 jobs a year in Scotland, according to a new report from advisors, PwC. Between 2008 and 2016, 38 central London office developments will have delivered £1.7bn a year to the economy: London itself benefits to the tune...

30 May 2013

Social enterprise, better business

Social entrepreneurs are showing some of the best examples of innovative and sustainable ways of working and trying out new ideas, which can create a more vibrant society and a stronger economy. To help support Scotland's social entrepreneurs, we've set up Centres for Social Impact (CSIs) in our Aberdeen, Edinburgh...

23 May 2013

Working overseas - making the undesirable, desirable and the process hassle-free

Erika Campbell, human resources director, PwC in Aberdeen Having employees who are up for the challenge of working abroad can be a boost for businesses looking to grow existing overseas operations or expand into emerging markets. But the challenge comes when the location is perhaps deemed to be a little...