Industry faces up to Covid and Brexit challenges
Construction sector dealing with surge in demand, materials supply, rising prices and labour shortages In recent weeks, problems around supply chains have been causing headaches in different ways. Consumers are…
Investment experts urge savers to think long-term
Markets have recovered well from the impact of the pandemic, but uncertainty remains Over the past 18 months, the world has been hit hard by the global pandemic and that…
Executive education adapts to the new normal
One impact of the pandemic is the way that flexible working has become the norm, with employers realising that people can be just as productive, if not more so, working…
Digitalisation in the energy sector: paving the way to a cleaner future
Digital technology and digitalisation is everywhere nowadays and is increasingly part of every aspect of our lives. Digitalisation is the process where information is converted into a digital format that…
Helping create next generation of scientists and engineers
If Scotland is to have a workforce with the skills required for the science and engineering jobs of the future, it is vital that young people are inspired to study…
Businesses facing crucial spell
Today’s publication of the second edition of the quarterly Business and Economy Review, in association with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), coincides with a critical date for…
90 years of purpose and innovation
Our 90th year has served as an opportunity to reflect on SCDI’s origins in the Great Depression and our achievements to date. The Scottish Development Council, set up in 1931,…
Positive action being taken on diversity and inclusion issues
Initiatives focus attention on social mobility and equality Diversity and inclusion are becoming ever more important for businesses as they increasingly realise the value of attracting employees from a variety…
Innovation and adaptability the key to continued success
All sectors of the economy have been challenged over the last year as businesses have been forced to navigate the impact of Covid-19. Professional services, including law firms, have not…
Will the office ever be the same?
Employers are rethinking office space, and not only to take into account post-Covid health and safety considerations. More than anything, they have to ensure workers are happy to return. Until…
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Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change