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Amid the ongoing economic uncertainty, it’s perhaps no surprise that our employment team receives a large number of enquiries about redundancy. So what is the right way to go about it? And why is it so important to stick to the rules? To help give you a grounding in the basics, here’s an overview of the correct path to follow – and some of the pitfalls that can impact a business if you don’t take the right steps Redundancy is an act of dismissal appropriate when a business is

Scott Lindsay’s career journey saw him leave the island of Islay for adventures overseas, but his return was a true labour of love as he made his mark at SELECT Member firm the Bruichladdich Distillery It takes just three ingredients to make Scotch whisky – malted barley, water and yeast – but on the island of Islay something magical happens as the spirit is imbued with the wonderful aromas of peat and smoke, creating the most iconic whiskies in the Scotland. Helping to make

As he settles into retirement, Gerry reflects on his proudest moments and some of the best advice he’s been given during his 50-year career Looking back over the past five decades, there is one theme that stands out in Gerry Tait’s career: his dedication to service. At the age of 67, the highly experienced electrician is nowhappily settling into retirement after hanging up his tools exactly 50 years to the day he started as an apprentice. And reflecting on half a century in

In line with ongoing concerns about neutral current diversion, we’ve been on the case to create some handy guides to help you identify the issue and take appropriate action There is no doubt that neutral current diversion (NCD) continues to be a hot topic across the electrical industry and that there is a certain degree of uncertainty and confusion around the issue. However, following the recent publication of Engineering Report 141 by the Energy Network Association (ENA) and

SELECT Vice President Mike shares his forthright views on apprentices from the employer’s perspective – and the tactics needed to inspire young leaders to reach their full potential SELECT Member Mike Stark is well known for being a straight-talker – as he proves in the third instalment of our industry podcast, Sparks’ Remarks. The new episode features no-holds barred views on apprentices from the SELECT Vice President, who has more than 39 years of business experience and ha

New SELECT Honorary Member David Smith looks back on an eventful career David Smith has spent many years promoting the cause of small, independent operators and has also shown how any Member, no matter their background, can become President of SELECT. In recognition of this outstanding service to both the association and the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, David was recently made an Honorary Member of SELECT at the 2023 AGM in North Queensferry. The ceremony was a fitt

As you’d expect, SELECT is taking a keen interest in the technology of tomorrow, including the benefits that robotics could bring to construction. Here, our expert guest Matthew Paton, Associate Impact Manager, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation(BE-ST), outlines the potential impact from a traditional skills perspective “Will robots take my job?” is a question often asked by those working in traditional skills and particularly by those in construction. This question i

Winning the contract to work on Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura has meant new challenges for the team at SELECT Member firm Aeron Electrical, but it’s proved to be an unusual and fascinating project Winning the periodic inspection and testing (PI&T) contract for Edinburgh’s iconic Camera Obscura & World of Illusions attraction has given the team at SELECT Member firm Aeron Electrical a new perspective on electrical work. Unfortunately for them, there’s no time for fun with the min