WHEN I launched my book Exit a few days ago, by Zoom rather than in a bookshop, my chair Katy Hastie asked what I’d learned in the process of writing it.
MORE than a dozen organisations across Scotland will take part in a £1 million pilot project testing alternatives to single-use disposable items.
THIS year I’m a judge for the Saltire Society First Book of the Year and shortlists were announced last night, recognising the best Scottish fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and research books to emerge in the last twelve months.
IT’S clear bullying and sexual harassment don’t constitute good workplace culture, but what does? The feeling of being valued and supported, with basic requirements provided for. Good communication and respectful teamwork. Structure plays a role, with the satisfaction of carrying out well-defined tasks or plans through to the end. Transparency, fairness, and modernisation are also valued.
