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www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com ADVERTORIAL
Ringing in the new
Appointment
Te Trades House of Glasgow bell rang out across the city recently as the Rt Rev Dr Idris Jones took up the role of Deacon Convener of this charitable and historic organisation established in 1605. Idris, the former Bishop of the
United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway who was elected Primus of the Scotish Episcopal Church in 2006 and retired in July 2009, will lead the Trades House until October 2015. He also becomes Tird Citizen of Glasgow during his term in office. In a role that will see him
support the Deacon Convener for the next year, retired stockbroker
The new Deacon Convener
Rt Rev Dr Idris Jones (left) with new Collector Keith Brown
and investment banker, Keith Brown, was also appointed Collector overseeing the Trades House finances. Tis includes investments that ultimately provide funds for the organisation’s charitable giving. Both Idris and Keith will
serve as part of the Platform, the executive commitee of volunteers who deal with the day-to-day running of the Trades House, in conjunction with Chief Executive and Clerk John Gilchrist and an administration team.
Aisling Friel, the face of Fraser Suites Glasgow,
celebrates the serviced apartments 10th birthday
ADVERTORIAL
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE PRAISED
Ten year anniversary
Fraser Suites Glasgow celebrates milestone
Birthday celebrations are in full swing for Fraser Suites Glasgow as the award-winning serviced apartments mark a decade of luxury, style and service. Since opening, the venue has
seen a number of major changes, including an extensive seven figure refurbishment programme that was unveiled in 2013. Working with Maxwell Green Design and Baxter Studio Architects, the
award-winning serviced apartments transformed 98 suites and apartments, breakfast suite and reception area and created a brand new state-of-the-art meeting room for business guests. Fraser Suites Glasgow’s growth
and success was acknowledged earlier this year, when the venue was crowned Serviced Apartment of the Year 2014 at the esteemed Scotish Hotel Awards.
City of Glasgow College has been recognised for the many exceptional, inspiring and creative initiatives it has implemented for college staff. Tese initiatives have
supported the College’s strategic direction at a significant time as it prepares to move into its new £228 million campus development across Glasgow city centre and the riverside. Te HR and Organisational
Development departments at the College won the Organisational Development Award of the Year at the Hr NETWORK National Awards 2014. Te independent judges praised college staff for organising a major on-campus event to deliver insights into the evolving job market, business innovations, and revolutionary
new ways of learning. Te College’s ‘One City’ event is thought to be the first event of such scale in Scotland’s college sector. It brought together representatives of employers, students, and teaching and student support staff. Judy Keir, Executive
Director of People and Culture, said: “We were so delighted to win this award as it is really rewarding for the College to be recognised alongside world- class organisations from within the private sector.”
FIND OUT MORE Find out about how workforce development can support your organisation at
www.cityof
glasgowcollege.ac.uk/commercial /workforce-development
REVIEW FIRE SAFETY FOR WINTER SEASON
Winter – the nights are long and dark and the days are short and uninviting. At work we oſten see
portable heaters and fan heaters being brought out, and placed under desks to keep toes warm. At home, to brighten the night we oſten turn to candles that bring a comforting glow to the darkness. Every year there are tragic
stories of people who have succumbed to smoke or fire as a result of these comforts – is the answer to ban them, to be cold and always use electric lights? Of course not, the answer is
a simple review of fire safety. At work, review the existing fire risk assessment. What changes in winter? Add it to the risk assessment, and put in
appropriate controls: test the portable heaters, check that cables aren’t worn and that sockets aren’t overloaded, and ensure that someone has responsibility for checking everything is turned off at home time. At home, review where
candles are being positioned, are we using damaged cables? No need for a formal risk assessment, just think through how granny will get out if there is a fire and take reasonable care.
FIND OUT MORE
Get in touch with QMI Scotland, specialists in Occupational Health and Safety Manage- ment Systems, for a selection of courses. Call 01236 879 162
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