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'We are getting absolutely pummelled' — NHS Tayside worker describes pressure amid recruitment freeze
An NHS Tayside employee says staff are struggling to do more than one job as positions go unfilled in a bid to slash the budget. (...)
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Search for new principal seen as sign Abertay University has fended off threat of merger
Abertay University has been given the go-ahead to restart the hunt for a new principal. (...)
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Forfar's new Asda store has 10 applicants for every job
Asda has been flooded with almost 2,500 online applications for jobs at its new Forfar store. (...)
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Gaming firms fear a 'brain drain' from Dundee
Half of the companies in Dundee's computer games sector fear a "brain drain". (...)
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NHS Fife 'does not recognise' sums mentioned in MSP's consultant contract allegation
Cash-strapped NHS Fife has defended its hiring practices amid allegations that it paid "hugely enhanced" salaries for consultants on a part-term contract. (...)
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Grampian Police in drive for Mearns 'specials'
Residents in the Mearns have been urged to sign up to a campaign by Grampian Police aimed at attracting volunteers to become special constables. (...)
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NHS Tayside staff turnover has reduced during uncertain times
Fear of the future is forcing NHS Tayside employees to stay put, causing a "sharp decline" in staff turnover. (...)
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Jobcentre Plus advice line for small firms
Small businesses in Tayside and Fife are being urged to take advantage of a government advice line on hiring new staff. (...)
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Police recruitment drops as budget pressure rises
Just 18 new recruits are set to start at the Scottish Police College (SPC) next month as forces feel the pressure of budget cuts. (...)
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Realtime Worlds received £200,000 of public cash
Administration-hit games firm Realtime Worlds was given £200,000 in public funding to help recruit new staff just months before it collapsed into administration. (...)
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Realtime Worlds: rival firms offer lifeline to staff
The demise of Dundee games firm Realtime World has sparked a scramble by rival companies to recruit their best staff. (...)
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Tayside Police halts job applications — for now
The number of people applying to join Tayside Police has been so great that the force has had to stop accepting them for the time being. (...)
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A&E unit closures in Kirkcaldy lifted early
Kirkcaldy's accident and emergency unit reopened to overnight emergencies two days earlier than expected. (...)
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Cut in training places for nation's doctors revealed
Pressure will pile on health secretary Nicola Sturgeon after it emerged the number of training places for junior doctors across Scotland is to be cut over the next three years. (...)
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Fife councillor calls for review of recruitment advertising costs
A member of the SNP/Liberal Democrat coalition on Fife Council has revealed the local authority spent almost £900,000 on recruitment and public notice advertising in 2008-09 — and warned such advertising is now likely to "significantly reduce." (...)
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Police forces facing recruitment dilemma
More police forces across Scotland have announced recruitment freezes ahead of expected public sector funding cuts. (...)
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Cunningham distances herself from colleague's army comments
Perth MSP Roseanna Cunningham has distanced herself from claims by a colleague that the army is targeting youngsters in her constituency in an effort to secure future recruits. (...)
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Safedoor Scotland branch brings Perth jobs boost
More than a dozen jobs have been created in Perth after a national network of composite door makers launched a local branch. (...)
