http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspxen-gb©2013Bright PurpleThu, 23 May 2013 11:38:5460http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Jaco+Captivates+and+Inspires+Audience+at+Bright+Purple+Academy 100Charity fund-raiser and British Army veteran, Jaco van Gass, delivered an inspiring and uplifting address to diverse audiences at the Bright Purple Academy on Thursday, 25 April.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:35 GMTJaco Captivates and Inspires Audience at Bright Purple AcademyCharity fund-raiser and British Army veteran, Jaco van Gass, delivered an inspiring and uplifting address to diverse audiences at the Bright Purple Academy on Thursday, 25 April. <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/jaco.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div>The South African-born van Gass initially spoke to an audience of young people in an afternoon gathering before addressing members of the Scottish business community at an evening reception. The events were organised by Future Sales Factory and held in the training and development resource centre of Edinburgh-based recruitment firm Bright Purple Resourcing.&#160;<br /></div> <div> <div>"I saw a red flash and turned my head away from the light and then woke seven metres from where I&#8217;d been standing," said Jaco. &#8220;" instinctively sat up and reached for my rifle but I couldn&#8217;t hold it properly. I looked down and realised that I&#8217;d lost my arm." Jaco had been hit by a rocket propelled grenade, severing his left arm and inflicting severe injuries throughout his entire body.</div> </div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>"One of my colleagues performed life-saving first aid treatment and I was airlifted by helicopter before becoming unconscious. Seven days later I woke up with my family around my bed, thinking 'what are they doing in Afghanistan?'"&#160;</div> <div>In fact, they were at his bedside in Birmingham where Jaco had been flown for emergency treatment.&#160;</div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Through intense rehab and determination Jaco overcame the severe trauma of his injuries but had to face the fact that his life would never be the same. "I was discharged from the army and I thought 'what am I going to do with my life?' All I wanted to do was return to Afghanistan and continue as a soldier but that was no longer possible."</div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Instead Jaco opted to focus his attention on new challenges. He learned how to ski and went on to represent the army in the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team. He also began running marathons and has now completed several all over the world, raising money for various charities. In 2011 he was part of a team disabled soldiers, accompanied for five days by HRH Prince Harry, which trekked unsupported to the Geographical North Pole. In the process the group raised &#163;1.5 million for Walking With the Wounded, a charity which re-trains and re-educates injured soldiers when they leave the armed forces. Last summer Jaco was also selected to be one of the Olympic flame torch-bearers in advance of the games coming to London. "It was such an honour for me. I carried that torch on behalf of all my wounded armed forces colleagues and those who weren't as fortunate as me and never made it home alive," he said.</div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> <div>Jaco has now set his sights on new challenges. He will be setting off in May to climb Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, part of the seven peaks challenge to climb the highest mountain on every continent.&#160;</div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>&#160;<br /><div>He is also preparing another fund-raising challenge for Help for Heroes: flying a microlight across Antarctica to the South Pole, a feat which has never been attempted before by anyone, able-bodied or otherwise.<br /><br /><div>Jaco's address at the Bright Purple Academy was attended by a group of young people who are involved with a range of organisations including the British Army, Inspiring Scotland, Limelight Careers, Youthbuild, Napier University and Aberdeen University.</div><div>&#160;&#160;</div><div>20 year old Robert, who is currently being mentored by the organisation Youth Build, was one of those who attended the event. "I was especially taken with the quote that Jaco shared with us: 'life is 10 per cent what happens to you and 90 per cent of how you respond to it.' I was really impressed and uplifted by all he has achieved so far," he said.</div><div>Alistair, a youth who is currently involved in an employment training programme with Inspiring Scotland was equally impressed. "It was a really great talk, hearing of his north pole expedition. It shows you that there really are no boundaries."</div><div></div><div>Sarah, a fourth year law student at Aberdeen University who made the trek to Edinburgh to hear Jaco's story, said: "I was really encouraged in how he has confronted barriers in life and has succeeded when people told him that what he wanted to do couldn&#8217;t be done." &#160;His talk makes you question life changing events and how you deal with them. It also highlights to me the importance of challenging yourself, both inside and outside of your career."</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Brody, an 18 year old who is now on a Limelight Careers-supported apprenticeship with the Registrars of Scotland, said: "Jaco's story is just unbelievable. Young people are often told what we can't do but he has shown what can be achieved."&#160;</div><div>Jaco was welcomed by Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price. He said: "Jaco van Gass is an extremely uplifting individual who, on the back of an absolutely devastating personal incident, has literally picked himself up and gone on to some amazing achievements. It's been a delight having him here in Edinburgh to share his fascinating life story, so far. He has shown us that whatever circumstances we are facing it is possible to find strength and depth to do great things."</div><div></div><div>The events were organised by Edinburgh-based consultancy Future Sales Factory. The company's managing director, Matthew Quinn, said: "Given his own personal qualities as well as the fascinating and uplifting story he has to share, Jaco is becoming an increasingly sought after speaker throughout the UK. As he has demonstrated with the events at Bright Purple, his appeal stretches to audiences of all ages and background. He is quite simply a remarkable man who delivers a captivating and inspiring message."&#160;</div></div></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:53:27SuperUser AccountMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:35Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:41:35http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Jaco+Captivates+and+Inspires+Audience+at+Bright+Purple+Academy 100http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//jaco.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Inspirational+van+Gass+to+Address+Inspiring+Youth+Event 99Charity fund-raiser and British Army veteran, Jaco van Gass, will address an audience of young Scots on 25 April where he will share an inspirational story about rebuilding his life after incurring devastating war injuries.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:14:35 GMTInspirational van Gass to Address Inspiring Youth EventCharity fund-raiser and British Army veteran, Jaco van Gass, will address an audience of young Scots on 25 April where he will share an inspirational story about rebuilding his life after incurring devastating war injuries. <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/walker.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>South African born van Gass will speak at the Bright Purple Academy, the training and development resource centre of Edinburgh-based recruitment firm Bright Purple Resourcing, where he will recount his experience in the Afghanistan war where he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade, losing his left arm and sustaining severe injuries throughout his entire body.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>Through intense rehab and determination Jaco has overcome adversity and taken on the world. He learned how to ski and now represents the army in the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team. He has also completed several marathons all over the world, raising money for various charities. In 2011 he was part of a team disabled soldiers, accompanied for five days by HRH Prince Harry, which trekked unsupported to the Geographical North Pole. In the process the group raised &#163;1.5 million for Walking With the Wounded, a charity which re-trains and re-educates injured soldiers when they leave the armed forces.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>His address at the Bright Purple Academy is part of the recruitment firm&#8217;s Inspiring Youth series, presented in conjunction with the organisation Inspiring Scotland and specialist training consultancy, <a href="http://www.futuresalesfactory.co.uk/ ">Future Sales Factory</a>.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>In addition to his account of serving in Afghanistan, Jaco will also talk of how to find motivation and inspiration within everyday life experiences to help develop a successful career. The key themes he will cover includes overcoming adversity, maximising human performance, taking risks, managing change and coping with pressure.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price said: &#8220;Jaco van Gass is an extremely uplifting individual who, on the back of an absolutely devastating personal incident, has literally picked himself up and gone on to some amazing achievements. His story is an ideal one for the Inspiring Youth series as it shows us that whatever circumstances we are facing it is possible to find strength and depth to do great things.&#8221;</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:33:57SuperUser AccountWed, 20 Mar 2013 10:14:35Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:14:35http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Inspirational+van+Gass+to+Address+Inspiring+Youth+Event 99http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//jaco5.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+invest+in+developing+their+sales+team 98Bright Purple engaged Future Sales Factory Ltd as their chosen sales training partner in 2012/13. The initial task was to enable the sales team of Bright Purple to unearth opportunities within their client and candidate base to gain an improvement on the already impressive business generation. Three separate modules to a training programme were identified; sales skills, key account management and negotiation.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:46:36 GMTBright Purple invest in developing their sales teamBright Purple engaged Future Sales Factory Ltd as their chosen sales training partner in 2012/13. The initial task was to enable the sales team of Bright Purple to unearth opportunities within their client and candidate base to gain an improvement on the already impressive business generation. Three separate modules to a training programme were identified; sales skills, key account management and negotiation. <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/fsf2.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>The modules were delivered in the Edinburgh and London offices to great feedback, new skills were developed and the sales team were motivated to try new things and opportunities became apparent.</div> <div> </div> <div>The sales team discovered how specific sales approaches would work well and quickly with their client and candidate base and a number of key successes were celebrated with opportunities being followed up almost immediately. Further coaching from <a href="http://www.futuresalesfactory.co.uk" target="_blank">Future Sales Factory</a> allowed the sales team to deliver on commitments made in the modules and a new approach to sales an account management is now normal practice in the business.</div> <div> </div> <div>Matthew Quinn, Managing Director of <a href="http://www.futuresalesfactory.co.uk" target="_blank">Future Sales Factory</a> said;&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#8220;It&#8217;s always a real pleasure to work with companies like Bright Purple, which fit perfectly with our target market and skill set. We can make a real difference with these businesses, because we are planning the development with the senior decision makers and the sales team have a thirst for knowledge. Watching some of these high potential sales people fulfill their own objectives and deliver the Bright Purple promise to clients and candidates is very rewarding and I look forward to a long and valuable relationship between our two businesses. The motivation from the sales team to put what they have learned into practice is most inspirational and I can see a great future for some of the delegates who attended the sessions.&#8221;</div> <div> </div> <div>Testimonials from Bright Purple People who attended the training:</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#8220;Absolutely brilliant. &#160;Matthew was able to engage with our needs and I felt that his approach to a more open training/teaching environment enabled me to be involved more and learn even more.&#8221;</div> <div>&#8220;It was effective, relevant and interactive, Matthew&#8217;s delivery was excellent&#8221;</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:55:17SuperUser AccountTue, 19 Mar 2013 16:46:36Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:46:36http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+invest+in+developing+their+sales+team 98http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//fsf.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Lands+Top+Apprenticeship+Award 96IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been recognised for its commitment in helping develop young talent, winning top honours at this year’s Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Awards. The firm won the Small Business category, winning plaudits for its ‘significant contribution/commitment to the Modern Apprenticeship programme’.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:36:56 GMTBright Purple Lands Top Apprenticeship AwardIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been recognised for its commitment in helping develop young talent, winning top honours at this year’s Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Awards. The firm won the Small Business category, winning plaudits for its ‘significant contribution/commitment to the Modern Apprenticeship programme’. <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/Small Employer winner.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div>The award followed the firm&#8217;s launch in January of its inaugural Bright Futures Programme, an initiative designed to give six long-term unemployed apprentices hands-on work experience and personal development to build self-esteem and release their full potential.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div> During the programme the apprentices worked towards an SVQ in Business Administration, taking on a range of challenging UK and international projects to develop their knowledge of the business world. The recruits worked alongside inspirational and dynamic mentors from Bright Purple&#8217;s team and its extensive network of external global contacts. They also met with a number of inspiring people during the programme, including serial entrepreneur Tom Hunter; Scotland&#8217;s First Minister, Alex Salmond and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammed Yunus.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div>Since the conclusion of the first Bright Futures Programme, two of the apprentices continue to work full time within the business, developing their expertise in hands-on support roles.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div>Commenting on the award, Bright Purple CEO Nick Price said: &#8220;As a company that is committed to training and career development, we really are thrilled to win this award. It recognises the quality, accreditation-focused structure of the Bright Futures Programme along with the many inspirational elements that were introduced to inspire our apprentices.&#8221;<br /></div> <div> </div> <div> Organised and run by Skills Development Scotland, Scotland's Modern Apprenticeship Awards 2012 showcase those who have, through their involvement in Modern Apprenticeships, demonstrated initiative, enterprise and outstanding commitment to the improvement of skills development for the Scottish economy.</div> <div> </div> <div>A spokesperson for Skills Development Scotland said: &#8220;Bright Purple shows how companies of any size can help people take that all important first step on their career journey through Modern Apprenticeships. The Modern Apprenticeship programme is fast becoming the route of choice for many young people and we hope that other employers will follow Bright Purple&#8217;s example by creating opportunities for individuals to gain new skills and experience.&#8221;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <img src="/Portals/0/A55034-SDS-Award-Web-WINNER.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="225" height="96" />&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#160;**Photo by Kieran Chambers Photography**</div> <div> </div> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:47:00SuperUser AccountMon, 26 Nov 2012 14:36:56Sun, 26 Nov 2017 14:36:56http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Lands+Top+Apprenticeship+Award 96http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//Small Employer winner.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+recruits+Rise+Group+MD+to+build+permanent+division 95Bright Purple Resourcing, the UK-based IT and financial services recruitment specialist, has announced the recruitment of Georgette Stewart in a newly created role of Delivery Manager. She joins the business from the Murray Capital-owned Rise Group which she joined five years ago as Finance Director, moving on to the role of Operations Director before becoming its Managing Director.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:35:23 GMTBright Purple recruits Rise Group MD to build permanent divisionBright Purple Resourcing, the UK-based IT and financial services recruitment specialist, has announced the recruitment of Georgette Stewart in a newly created role of Delivery Manager. She joins the business from the Murray Capital-owned Rise Group which she joined five years ago as Finance Director, moving on to the role of Operations Director before becoming its Managing Director. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/Georgette-Stewart.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div>A CIMA qualified accountant, Georgette spent the first 15 years of her working career in high profile finance roles with a number of companies including Scottish pharmaceutical business Quintiles, where she served as Finance Director before becoming Operations Director, and Adobe where she was European Company Accountant. In her new role at Bright Purple, Georgette will oversee the permanent division which the firm is focused on growing, both in the UK and across global markets.</div> <div> </div> <div> In its last financial year, Bright Purple generated seven per cent growth in its revenues which rose to &#163;39.3m and enhanced its global presence launching a new operation in Lithuania. With a significantly high proportion of its income generated from contract recruiting, the Bright Purple board, led by CEO Nick Price, is keen to focus on enhancing its permanent recruitment activity.</div> <div> </div> <div>Speaking of her appointment, Georgette said: &#8220;This is a new and exciting role for me. Bright Purple has a great reputation, a very experienced management team and a strong brand positioning, all of which gives me a fantastic platform to work with. The great work that is being done for clients in managing their contract recruitment requirements gives us a solid platform to grow the permanent side of the business in the UK and across the globe.</div> <div> </div> <div>Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price said: &#8220;Taking on someone with Georgette&#8217;s drive and extensive corporate experience is a hugely positive step forward for our business. She is an exceptional leader with superb organisational skills and undoubtedly someone who fits the profile of what we look for in Bright Purple people.</div> <div> </div> <div> "Recruitment is increasingly becoming a globalised business, with more and more clients requiring international support to run their operations. We&#8217;ve successfully grown the contracting side of our business and, while we aim to continue growing this, I know we can also further develop the scale of permanent recruitment we manage for clients."</div> <div> </div> <div>"We have great people and a strong brand which is becoming increasingly known and respected across the globe and, with Georgette taking on this new role, I believe we now have the ideal elements in place to grow our permanent team." </div> <div> </div> </div> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:47:07SuperUser AccountTue, 23 Oct 2012 14:35:23Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:35:23http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+recruits+Rise+Group+MD+to+build+permanent+division 95http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//Georgette-Stewart.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Scoops+Private+Business+Award+for+High+Growth 94Bright Purple Resourcing, the UK-based IT and financial services recruitment specialist, is celebrating after winning the High Growth Business Award at the Scottish leg of the 2012 Private Business Awards, sponsored by PwC.Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:30:20 GMTBright Purple Scoops Private Business Award for High GrowthBright Purple Resourcing, the UK-based IT and financial services recruitment specialist, is celebrating after winning the High Growth Business Award at the Scottish leg of the 2012 Private Business Awards, sponsored by PwC. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/BrightpurpleImage.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div>The firm, which has seen turnover increase in three years from &#163;12.6m to over &#163;40m, was recognised for its &#8216;demonstrable growth in revenue and profitability through strong organic development.&#8217; Bright Purple was also praised for its sales-led strategy within its marketplace and for its focus on a development strategy to build on its current success in future.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div> The Edinburgh-headquartered firm opened a new Eastern Europe office in Lithuania at the start of the year and recently recruited ex-Lehman Brothers Chief Administrative Officer for Technology Services Ken Gillingham to bolster its London operation.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div>Underlining the important contribution private businesses make to the Scottish and UK economy, the Private Business Awards celebrate the best firms and their successes in both the domestic and global marketplace.</div> <div> </div> <div>Bright Purple will now be included as a finalist in the UK Awards which will be announced at a dinner to be held at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on Thursday 6 September 2012.<br /></div> <div> </div> <div> Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price said: &#8220;This award is another testament to the great team we have at Bright Purple which, despite the tough economy in which we are operating, continues to drive the business forward. Our people are at the heart of our business and this award, which I&#8217;m happy to accept on behalf of everyone, is all about their efforts.&#8221;<br /></div> <div> </div> <div>Caroline Roxburgh, head of private business at PwC in Scotland said: &#8220; &#8220;It is important to recognise the innovation and ambition of private business and the vital role this sector continues to play in the ongoing recovery of the Scottish and UK economy. &#8220;We are delighted to be able to celebrate the achievements of inspirational Scottish businesses, through the Private Business Awards programme and would like to congratulate Bright Purple on securing the coveted High Growth award.&#8221;</div> <div> </div> </div> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:56:48SuperUser AccountMon, 10 Sep 2012 14:30:20Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:30:20http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Scoops+Private+Business+Award+for+High+Growth 94http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//BrightpurpleImage.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scotlands+First+Minister+welcomes+Bright+Future+apprentices+in+new+roles+as+recruitment+professionals 93Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP and the Scottish Youth Employment Minister, Angela Constance MSP visited Bright Purple Resourcing to meet with a group of company’s trainees who have just completed its inaugural apprenticeship programme.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:56:53 GMTScotland’s First Minister welcomes Bright Future apprentices in new roles as recruitment professionalsScotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP and the Scottish Youth Employment Minister, Angela Constance MSP visited Bright Purple Resourcing to meet with a group of company’s trainees who have just completed its inaugural apprenticeship programme. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/firstministerandapprentices.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div>The visit to Bright Purple&#8217;s Edinburgh headquarters coincides with four apprentices being offered full time roles within the business following their six month placement in the Bright Futures Programme.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>The new members being taken on as permanent members of the Bright Purple team initially joined the business in January as part of a six-strong in-take for the Bright Futures programme, an initiative aimed at helping address long term youth unemployment in Scotland. Over the course of the half year programme, all six apprentices performed to a very impressive standard in the numerous, hands-on tasks and activities they were engaged in as part of the training. As a result, Bright Purple&#8217;s CEO, Nick Price, decided to double his initial commitment of offering full-time roles to two of the trainees.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>The four new recruits are Lewis O&#8217;Connor, Craig Lamb, Sarah Dougal and Deonne Budge, all of whom will now take on permanent roles supporting the firm across a number of different divisions.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>The First Minister and Ms Constance met with four of the apprentices, Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price, and Marielle Tweedie who heads up the company&#8217;s Bright Futures Programme where they were given an overview about the initiative and heard first-hand of the trainees&#8217; experiences.</div> <div> </div> <div> <br /> Nick Price said: &#8220;The visit from Alex Salmond and the Youth Employment Minister is a real credit to the quality of the Bright Futures Programme and the positive experiences of our apprentices.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#8220;I am so proud of what all six of our trainees have achieved in a relatively short space of time with us. They came to us back in January as very raw recruits but after six months of getting them directly involved in a series of engaging projects we&#8217;ve seen them all make huge strides forward as both recruitment professionals and individuals.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#8220;I&#8217;m really impressed with the success if the programme and exceptionally pleased that are offering full time roles to four of the apprentices. I look forward to seeing continued progress from our new colleagues as they are all talented people and all capable of delivering exceptional performance in all that they do.&#8221;</div> <div> </div> <div> <br />Scottish Youth Employment Minister, Angela Constance said:</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>"It was a real pleasure to meet the team at Bright Purple and to hear direct from the apprentices about their positive experience. In Government we are committed to addressing the issue of youth unemployment and it is always inspiring to hear from people who are making the most of an opportunity to help them succeed in life."&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <img style="margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/DSC_0522.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> </div> </div> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:05:41SuperUser AccountTue, 31 Jul 2012 10:56:53Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:56:53http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scotlands+First+Minister+welcomes+Bright+Future+apprentices+in+new+roles+as+recruitment+professionals 93http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//firstministerandapprentices.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+CEO+judges+Scottish+leg+of+The+Pitch+2012 92Bright Purple CEO Nick Price has served as a judge on the Scottish leg of a national competition to find the UK’s most innovative small business. The 17 firms selected at the Scottish finals of The Pitch 2012 will now present at a two day entrepreneurial extravaganza in Liverpool on 18 and 19 October.Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:35:35 GMTBright Purple CEO judges Scottish leg of The Pitch 2012Bright Purple CEO Nick Price has served as a judge on the Scottish leg of a national competition to find the UK’s most innovative small business. The 17 firms selected at the Scottish finals of The Pitch 2012 will now present at a two day entrepreneurial extravaganza in Liverpool on 18 and 19 October. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/pitch-2011.jpg" alt="" width="400px" /> <div> </div> <div>The event, organised by <a href="http://www.businesszone.co.uk/" target="_blank">BusinessZone.co.uk</a> in association with digital services provider Yell, has selected a total of 80 small businesses across the UK who are competing for this year&#8217;s top prize which includes business support worth &#163;50,000.</div> <div> </div> <div>Tickets to the Liverpool event, which as well as the pitching will also include expert advice from leading business trainers, are available for only &#163;10 each at <a href="http://www.thepitchuk.com/content/pitch-live" target="_blank">http://www.thepitchuk.com/content/pitch-live</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Among the Scottish finalists, selected by the judging panel which included Nick, Tom Darnell from <a href="http://marketing.yell.com/" target="_blank">Yell</a> and Keith Proudfoot from ICAEW, is Donnie Maclean, whose company, Eat Balanced, provides a must-eat for all foodies; a nutritionally balanced pizza. &#160; &#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>Also flying the flag for Scotland will be Chris Gibson, who has reinvented the necktie. With his business The Supertie Company, the entrepreneur has created an ingeniously designed zip mechanism housed inside the most immaculate of knots.</div> <div> </div> <div>Another Scottish competitor is Joanna Montgomery, founder of creative interactive design company Little Riot. Her first product is Pillow Talk which aims to connect long distance lovers. Each person has a ring sensor they wear to bed at night, and a fabric panel which slots inside their pillowcase. The ring wirelessly communicates with the other person&#8217;s pillow and when one person goes to bed, their lover&#8217;s pillow begins to glow to indicate their presence.</div> <div> </div> <div>One winner selected by the audience will receive a cash award raised from the proceeds of the event ticket sales. In addition, four regional winners will be chosen to compete for the &#163;50,000 prize at The Pitch 2012 Grand Final at London&#8217;s Ministry of Sound nightclub in November, while 16 winners will be awarded wildcard status and compete for the most public votes and the fifth slot in the final.</div> <div> </div> <div>Nick Price said: &#8220;I am delighted to continue to offer my support to The Pitch as it is an excellent initiative which gives great business ideas a national platform to help them succeed. Scotland has always been a natural home of business innovation so I will wish all 17 finalists from north of the border the best of luck as they progress to the next round of the competition.&#8221; &#160;&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>Dan Martin, editor of BusinessZone.co.uk and founder of The Pitch, said: &#8220;Entrants to The Pitch certainly stepped up a gear in 2012 and that included our Scottish applications.&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#8220;Last year&#8217;s overall champion was our Scottish winner, Ross Dickinson, the founder of Kibosh. We look forward to finding out whether The Pitch&#8217;s class of 2012 will produce another winner from Scotland!&#8221;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>The Scottish small businesses included in The Pitch 80 are:</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div>Castle RePaintScotland</div> </td> <td> </td> <td> <div>Alan Stewart</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div>theCADcube</div> </td> <td> </td> <td> <div>Darren Lester</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div>Whaapp Ltd</div> </td> <td> </td> <td> <div>Craig Angus</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Arb Aid Ltd</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Greig Sutherland</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>eSkills Learning</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Margaret Totten and Angela Neal</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Eat Balanced Ltd&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Donnie Maclean</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Popcorn Horror Ltd&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Felix Gilfedder</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Appurchase Ltd</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Jonathan Scott</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Bad Pony Media&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Frank McGowan</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Digilets&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Sam Zawadzki</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Clear Returns&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Vicky Brock</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>The Service Directory&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Gary Maitles</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Little Riot</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Joanna Montgomery</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>tru:beauty Skincare Ltd&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>SaraJane Lynch</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>The SuperTie Company&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Chris Gibson</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Kelvin Valley Honey</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Paul Holmes</td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>Haggis Hostels&#160;</td> <td>&#160;</td> <td>Allan Campbell</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> &#160;</div> <div> <span style="white-space:pre"> </span> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div align="center"> </div> </div> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:05:56SuperUser AccountWed, 18 Jul 2012 11:35:35Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:35:35http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+CEO+judges+Scottish+leg+of+The+Pitch+2012 92http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//pitch-2011.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Youth+mentoring+youth++a+marriage+made+in+heaven 91Bright Purple’s Megan McCreesh writes about her mentoring experience as part of the Careers Academies UK Partner in Business Programme.Wed, 16 May 2012 09:04:47 GMTYouth mentoring youth – a marriage made in heavenBright Purple’s Megan McCreesh writes about her mentoring experience as part of the Careers Academies UK Partner in Business Programme. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/4.jpg" alt="" />Bright Purple have already shown how much they care about what is happening in their community and especially about the issue of youth, with the Bright Futures apprentice programme, but Nick Price our CEO, wanted some of us to experience working with young people not in the internal scheme and volunteered the firm to work as a &#8216;Partner in Business&#8217; with the Career Academies UK. We were paired with Tynecastle High School and Diana Plesniak (HR) and I were chosen by Nick to act as mentors and to represent Bright Purple. I was thrilled to have been given this opportunity although I was also a little apprehensive, as there were some very senior professionals mentoring from other companies and I was worried I wouldn&#8217;t match up to expectations. Diana and I were assured that as we were closer in age and also not too far up the career ladder, that it would be easier for the young people to relate to us.<br /><br /> I was paired with David McFarlane. He is 16 years old and is currently studying for his intermediate 2&#8217;s, and also one higher. I have met up with David 3 times so far &#8211; once a month since the beginning of the year and we have been getting on very well. During the first meeting, I wanted to form an idea about what David wanted to get out of the programme, what he hoped to learn from me, and what kind of things he would like help with, and this helped me plan our meetings. I also explained my role within the business. <br /><br /> Our second meeting saw David visit while our four new Lithuanian colleagues were in Edinburgh as they were over for the week receiving training and also meeting all the Scottish based Bright Purple People. They had been asked to prepare a presentation about their visit to Edinburgh and what they had learnt from our culture. I brought David along to this presentation to give him a feel of what it felt like to work at Bright Purple and also to learn more about the business. He really enjoyed it! And he said he was delighted to have been given the opportunity, as he was able to learn about the business from the perspective of new employees and learnt things about recruitment which he hadn&#8217;t known before. Our CEO Nick Price even gave him a question to ask the girls, which although he said was daunting, he felt included and part of the team. I was really pleased with that, as he sat smiling amongst 40 experienced people and yet feeling involved. David also asked that I helped him to draft a CV, so I gave him some headings and asked him to fill these in for our next meeting. I also gave him a copy of my CV as an example, so he could have a look at the layout and also he would see examples of possible things to write. <br /><br /> For our third meeting I arranged for David to shadow Tracey Murray, a consultant here at Bright Purple. David had expressed interest in finding out more about the sales side of the business after attending the presentation on our second meeting. I sat down with Tracey and discussed questions that she could answer for David, and things she could show him and demonstrate for him to ensure he got a real flavour for her role within Bright Purple. He loved this and Tracey gave me great feedback on their time together. A few other consultants who sat by Tracey also commented that David was very clever and showed real interest, by asking some great questions throughout the shadowing. <br /><br /> I typed up the questions and answers I had discussed with Tracey, adding any extra information that was covered during the shadowing and gave this to David to take away so he could refer back to it. I also helped him fill in his application form for his summer internship which he is very excited about and not least because he gets paid for it as well as getting some real hands on experience in the workplace. <br /><br /> So far I have found the experience personally very rewarding. David is full of energy and very keen to learn and we are able to talk openly about how he is getting on at school with his exams, and studying, and about what he wants to learn from this opportunity. It feels good to know that I am helping to make a small difference to his experiences with the Career Academies UK and I love how much he has learnt from his experiences here so far. <br /><br /> Nick Price, CEO added to Megan&#8217;s views. &#8220;Bright Purple is honoured to continue its commitment to helping its community and especially when it comes to young people, the future of our economy. I think exposing both Megan and Diana to this project will also help them grow as individuals and hopefully we will be able to follow this up again, giving other Bright Purple People a chance. Megan has a great personality, always smiling and she&#8217;s got the banter, so I am sure David hasn&#8217;t had a quiet moment to himself! I have met David and I have to say, although he is only 16 years old, he himself has a great personality and a desire to learn, so I am sure he&#8217;ll do well in life. Good luck David from all at Bright Purple.&#8221;</div> <div> <div align="center"> </div> </div> Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:07SuperUser AccountWed, 16 May 2012 09:04:47Tue, 16 May 2017 09:04:47http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Youth+mentoring+youth++a+marriage+made+in+heaven 91http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//4.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+named+as+one+of+Scotlands+Best+Workplaces 90IT and Financial Services recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been named as one of the Best Workplaces in Scotland. The Edinburgh-based firm with offices in London, Lithuania and Singapore was named in the Top 10 in the small business category for Scotland at a ceremony in Glasgow.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:26:38 GMTBright Purple named as one of Scotland’s Best WorkplacesIT and Financial Services recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been named as one of the Best Workplaces in Scotland. The Edinburgh-based firm with offices in London, Lithuania and Singapore was named in the Top 10 in the small business category for Scotland at a ceremony in Glasgow. <div> <img style="float:right;margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/great-place-to-work-awards.jpg" alt="" />This latest recognition follows a string of recent awards for Bright Purple, which is focused on growing its business to &#163;100m across global markets. In its 2010/11 financial results, the firm reported growth in its annual turnover to &#163;37m, nearly doubling the previous year&#8217;s performance.<br /><br /> The Best Workplaces in Scotland awards are organised and presented by The Great Place to Work&#174; Institute UK.&#160; The organisation&#8217;s CEO, Tom O&#8217;Byrne, said: "Bright Purple know what they&#8217;re talking about when it comes to people in the workplace. The numbers don&#8217;t lie &#8211; winning a place among Scotland&#8217;s Best Workplaces this year, Bright Purple has proved they know how to engage, listen to and take care of their own people. Glowing employee comments highlight the fun incentives, community involvement and management&#8217;s outstanding ability to get everyone on board to drive success. Bright Purple is working hard and focusing on its people, and should be recognised as an example for its competitors to take note of."<br /><br /> Bright Purple CEO, Nick Price said: &#8220;While I am always proud to win any award which recognises the success of Bright Purple, this one is extra special as it underlines the fact that our people feel we are a great company work for. We believe that commercial success and being a great employer are completely inter-dependent upon each other and, without being complacent about it, I&#8217;m absolutely thrilled that we are progressing well on both fronts.&#8221;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img src="/Portals/0/gptw_SCOT_BestSmallWorkplaces2012_rgb.png" alt="" /> </div> </div> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:37:13SuperUser AccountMon, 30 Apr 2012 10:26:38Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:26:38http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+named+as+one+of+Scotlands+Best+Workplaces 90http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//great-place-to-work-awards_1.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+Walking+to+raise+money+for+Breast+Cancer+in+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 89Bright Purple Paps will again take part in the Edinburgh Moonwalk, this year with a team of eight walking the 26.2 miles throughout the night to raise money for Breast Cancer.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:06:49 GMTBright Purple Paps Walking to raise money for Breast Cancer in Edinburgh MoonwalkBright Purple Paps will again take part in the Edinburgh Moonwalk, this year with a team of eight walking the 26.2 miles throughout the night to raise money for Breast Cancer. <img style="border-bottom-color: #c0c0c0; border-top-color: #c0c0c0; border-right-color: #c0c0c0; border-left-color: #c0c0c0;margin-top:15px;" border="0" alt="Bright Purple Wins Award" align="right" src="/Portals/0/group.jpg" /> <br /> <br /> Hoping to beat their time of last year of seven hours, the Paps have already started their training routine with Jemma Moss walking the six mile journey home a few nights a week to help increase her stamina and fitness levels. One of our more experienced walkers Judit Czobor (Moonwalker participant for the past three years) has already started doing a few circuits of Arthur Seat as part of her training.<br /><br /> Bright Purple Board Director, Jan Mutch said: &#8220;I have been doing the Moonwalk for the past four years. It&#8217;s hard work but walking together as part of a team helps you fight on, we encourage each other along the way&#8221;<br /><br /> The Bright Purple Paps held a Bake Sale on 30th March where they raised &#163;81 for the Moonwalk.<br /><br /><div> The team has have lots of other&#160;fundraising ideas with which they aim to roll out in support of the charity. <br /></div><div></div> To support the Bright Purple Paps <a href="http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/bright_purple_paps_6" target="_blank">click here</a>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:23:18SuperUser AccountWed, 04 Apr 2012 15:06:49Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:06:49http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+Walking+to+raise+money+for+Breast+Cancer+in+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 89http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//attable.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+takes+part+in+guru+lecture 88On Friday the 16th of March two of our very own resourcers, Kevin Watters and Alex Pullen, were invited to present to high school students, giving advice on interviewing and networking techniques. The event was held at the new Tynecastle High School with pupils from Forrester and Liberton attending the session as part of a Careers Academy programme.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:08:33 GMTBright Purple takes part in guru lectureOn Friday the 16th of March two of our very own resourcers, Kevin Watters and Alex Pullen, were invited to present to high school students, giving advice on interviewing and networking techniques. The event was held at the new Tynecastle High School with pupils from Forrester and Liberton attending the session as part of a Careers Academy programme. <p> <img style="border-bottom-color: #c0c0c0; border-top-color: #c0c0c0; border-right-color: #c0c0c0; border-left-color: #c0c0c0;margin-top:15px;" border="0" alt="Bright Purple Wins Award" align="right" src="/Portals/0/comm.jpg" /> Our aim was to explain and advise on the many different interview types and advise the pupils on how to prepare, perform and ultimately stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for jobs. This included a detailed analysis of what we, as recruiters, look for when a conducting interviews. It was a mixture of their knowledge and life experiences which portrayed the relevant information in a way in which the pupils could understand and relate to.</p> <p>We also touched on the subject of networking and explained how social media can be used to the students&#8217; advantage. This included all forms of social media and outlined why it is important to connect with the right people who would be able to help them now and in the future. Dawn Dickson, Employment Law Partner at Lindsays Solicitors, then went on to describe her experience of networking including social events and business lunches and provided a great insight into how to conduct yourself and make the most out of the situation.</p> <p>Kevin and Alex used a mixture of hand-outs, role play and PowerPoint slides to convey the information they had put together during the week. The pupils&#8217; feedback was very positive, saying they particularly enjoyed the interactive aspect of the presentation.</p> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:16:16SuperUser AccountTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:08:33Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:08:33http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+takes+part+in+guru+lecture 88http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//comm.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Takes+Top+Honour+at+Scotland+Institute+of+Directors+Awards 87Bright Purple Resourcing has celebrated success at this year’s Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards after its founder and CEO won the director award for Enabling the Effective Use of Skills. As well as being shortlisted for the Edinburgh and Lothians regional award, CEO Nick Price was also a finalist in the overall Scotland director of the year category.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:19:49 GMTBright Purple Takes Top Honour at Scotland Institute of Directors AwardsBright Purple Resourcing has celebrated success at this year’s Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards after its founder and CEO won the director award for Enabling the Effective Use of Skills. As well as being shortlisted for the Edinburgh and Lothians regional award, CEO Nick Price was also a finalist in the overall Scotland director of the year category. <p> <img style="border-bottom-color: #c0c0c0; border-top-color: #c0c0c0; border-right-color: #c0c0c0; border-left-color: #c0c0c0;margin-top:15px;" border="0" alt="Bright Purple Wins Award" align="right" src="/Portals/0/awards.png" width="160px" /> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Wins Award - Bright Purple" align="right" src="/Portals/0/IoDWinnersLogo.jpg" />Price&#8217;s award for effective use of skills followed the launch of the Bright Purple Academy last November. Based within the firm&#8217;s Edinburgh headquarters, the Academy provides internal and external training and also delivers an important CSR role through the Bright Futures programme, an initiative helping young people who are currently not in employment, education or training. &#160;</p> <p>Commenting on the award, Nick Price said: &#8220;Although it may have been handed over to me, this prestigious IoD Award is really for the people who make up Bright Purple. It may be a clich&#233; to say this but the truth is that without the commitment of the team here none of the great success we&#8217;ve had in launching and running the Academy would have materialised. For their sake, I really am pleased to have accepted the award and I feel confident on behalf of our great team that we will achieve much more through both the company and Academy going forward.&#8221;</p> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:41:23SuperUser AccountMon, 26 Mar 2012 15:19:49Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:19:49http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Takes+Top+Honour+at+Scotland+Institute+of+Directors+Awards 87http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//IoDWinnersLogo.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Sophos+Breakfast+Seminar+reveals+risk+of+mobile+phone+hacking 86Bright Purple welcomed internet security firm Sophos to its Bright Purple Academy where it presented a fascinating session about on-line security. The seminar was presented by Dr James Lyne, a leading expert on all things security and encryption related who has even compiled a top 10 list of his favourite viruses of all time.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:40 GMTSophos Breakfast Seminar reveals risk of mobile phone hackingBright Purple welcomed internet security firm Sophos to its Bright Purple Academy where it presented a fascinating session about on-line security. The seminar was presented by Dr James Lyne, a leading expert on all things security and encryption related who has even compiled a top 10 list of his favourite viruses of all time. <div>The presentation, to a packed house of leaders in security from financial services organisations, focused last year&#8217;s expansion of virus and malware attacks with an overview of the on-going risks in 2012. James&#8217;s humorous and passionate discussion highlighted some startling facts about just how many attacks occur all over the world and how, in particular, mobile phones are now at risk with smartphones being is one of the new battlegrounds in the fight against hackers.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>"Smartphones increasingly have access to all the data and applications that the corporate PC does. Smartphones left unattended are an easy backdoor for cybercriminals - kind of like putting your valuables in a safe and then leaving a copy in a paper bag in the street. Most smartphone attacks so far are very 1990s and basic, but are thus easily prevented with a few quick, cheap and simple configuration changes. Watch this space though as these devices will change quickly!"</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>James Lyne, Director of Technology Strategy, Sophos (@jameslyne)</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div> <img src="/Portals/0/image1.png" border="0" alt="" />&#160; <img src="/Portals/0/image2.png" border="0" alt="" />&#160; </div> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:23SuperUser AccountMon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:40Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:39:40http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Sophos+Breakfast+Seminar+reveals+risk+of+mobile+phone+hacking 86http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//image2.pnghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+hosts+Singapore+reception+for+Edinburgh+Clippers+visit+to+Far+East 85 Bright Purple’s Singapore operation played host to the Edinburgh ‘Inspiring Capital’ yacht when it visited the nation as part of the Round the World Clipper Race 11-12. Teaming up with Marketing Edinburgh, the IT and financial services recruitment f...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:40 GMTBright Purple hosts Singapore reception for Edinburgh Clipper’s visit to Far East <p>Bright Purple&#8217;s Singapore operation played host to the Edinburgh &#8216;Inspiring Capital&#8217; yacht when it visited the nation as part of the Round the World Clipper Race 11-12. Teaming up with Marketing Edinburgh, the IT and financial services recruitment firm hosted a drinks reception on board the vessel, aptly named The Purple Beastie, when it dropped anchor in Singapore.</p> <p> <img src="/Portals/0//IMG_5357.jpg" alt="" /> </p> <p> Bright Purple&#8217;s support of the clipper is part of a campaign to promote Edinburgh around the world as a quality place to both visit and do business. Bright Purple began trading in the Scottish capital city in 1995 where it continues to retain its headquarters. The company, which also runs a thriving London operation, opened its Singapore office in May last year. In January it launched a second global operation in Lithuania targeting the Baltic region, Scandinavia, eastern and central Europe. </p> <p> Singapore is one of the many international anchor points for the competitors of the Round the World Clipper Race 11-12. Following its stop-over, the Purple Beastie and its nine fellow competitor vessels resumed their journeys with race 8 on the South China Sea from Singapore to Qingdao in China. The ship is led by a professional skipper with the remainder of its crew made up of people with little or no sailing experience who have paid for the privilege of sailing one or more legs of the race. </p> <p> The event is run by Clipper Ventures fronted by Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, the first man to single-handedly sail around the world. </p> <p> Iain Geddes, Bright Purple&#8217;s Singapore Director said: &#8220;We were delighted to get clients on board The Purple Beastie, meet the crews and hear some of their exciting stories. As a company with strong Edinburgh roots we are also very keen to help promote the Scottish capital as a beautiful, historic city with a thriving and dynamic business community. The Inspiring Capital sponsorship of the Purple Beastie is a great way to raise Edinburgh&#8217;s international profile and, as a company that is proud of its Scottish heritage, we are very pleased to lend our support in these efforts.&#8221; </p> <p> <img src="/Portals/0//IMG_5859.jpg" alt="" /> </p> Photography by Aneta TalbotFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:13SuperUser AccountFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:40Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:26:40http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+hosts+Singapore+reception+for+Edinburgh+Clippers+visit+to+Far+East 85http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0//IMG_5859.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+opens+in+Lithuania 84 Egle Belzute, is Bright Purple’s latest acquisition to its growing talent pool of Bright Purple People and she is about to embark on the biggest challenge in her career to date as the Head of the CEEB region. The former senior Invest Lithuania emplo...Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:31 GMTBright Purple opens in Lithuania <p> <img src="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Portals/0/egle_web.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 10px 10px;" alt="" /> <strong>Egle Belzute, is Bright Purple&#8217;s latest acquisition to its growing talent pool of Bright Purple People and she is about to embark on the biggest challenge in her career to date as the Head of the CEEB region. The former senior Invest Lithuania employee has joined the award winning Scottish specialist recruiting firm Bright Purple.</strong> </p> <p> Egle is now looking forward to building her team and a base which will operate across Central and Eastern Europe and commented &#8220;I am very excited to be joining a company like Bright Purple at this time. Their culture is different to anything I have experienced and their dynamic attitude comes across in everything they do, whether it&#8217;s business or fun! The company is expanding its international presence and I am very proud to have been given this opportunity by the board to take responsibility to lead this great brand in my home country and look forward to the challenges ahead as we explore the other markets that surround Lithuania.&#8221; </p> <p> Bright Purple&#8217;s CEO, Nick Price is delighted to see the new operation coming on line in 2012 and commented, &#8220;Getting someone of Egle&#8217;s professionalism and quality on board to run this new business stream was essential and we met and interviewed a number of potential people for this role, but she stood out as a Bright Purple Person immediately. My board and I want to take this opportunity to wish Egle and her new colleagues every success and we look forward to meeting many new people across this fascinating region in the years ahead.&#8221;</p> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:03:41SuperUser AccountFri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:31Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:00:31http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+opens+in+Lithuania 84http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/egle_web.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+sees+brighter+future+in+Lithuania 83 Bright Purple, the high-growth IT and financial services recruitment specialist, is to target eastern and northern European markets from a new office in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The expansion follows last year's opening of Bright Purple's fir...Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:43:49 GMTBright Purple sees brighter future in Lithuania <p> <strong>Bright Purple, the high-growth IT and financial services recruitment specialist, is to target eastern and northern European markets from a new office in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.</strong> </p> <div id="article-content"> <p>The expansion follows last year's opening of Bright Purple's first international office in Singapore, the first stage in an internationalisation drive claimed as crucial to the firm's ambition to become a &#163;100 million-turnover company. Last year Bright Purple near-doubled its turnover to &#163;37m.</p> <p>Opening tomorrow, the new Lithuania office is headed by Egle Belzute, a former senior project manager from the enterprise company, Invest Lithuania.</p> <p>Chief executive Nick Price said: "There are some great early-stage opportunities in this part of northern Europe, where a number of these economies are developing more quickly than in other parts of Europe. Russia is one of the BRIC countries where there are many opportunities for a business like ours.</p> <p>"It's a tough market but we are aiming to find new routes for revenue through international expansion in areas like southeast Asia and now in mainland Europe and Scandinavia. </p> <p>"It's the same reason why we're in Singapore, because from there Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia are all on our shoulder. Like Lithuania, it's a very strategic position"</p> <p>Bright Purple was introduced to Lithuania by CCB, a Scottish firm which helps international companies which want to enter the Baltic States and through them other northern and eastern European markets. The firm also help companies from the Baltic States seeking to invest in the UK market.</p> <p>Bright Purple Resourcing specialises in placing specialist IT and financial services talent for blue-chip organisations, SMEs and start-ups. Founded in 1995, the firm has offices in Edinburgh and London as well as Singapore and Vilnius.</p> </div> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:46:03SuperUser AccountMon, 09 Jan 2012 13:43:49Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:43:49http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+sees+brighter+future+in+Lithuania 83http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=New+Academy+Launched+to+Breed+Bright+Purple+Leaders 82IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced it is launching a new internal training facility. The firm has teamed up with UK management consultancy BMC Global Services to create the Bright Purple Academy to deliver a wide range of accreditation level training programmes with a strong focus on developing leadership skills.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:33:28 GMTNew Academy Launched to Breed Bright Purple LeadersIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced it is launching a new internal training facility. The firm has teamed up with UK management consultancy BMC Global Services to create the Bright Purple Academy to deliver a wide range of accreditation level training programmes with a strong focus on developing leadership skills. <p> <img src="/Portals/0/_DSC00341.jpg" style="margin: 0 0 10px 10px; float:right;" alt="" />The Academy, based within Bright Purple&#8217;s Edinburgh headquarters where the firm has taken on an additional 4000 square feet of space to accommodate the facility, will provide internal training and personal development programmes for its people and also cater for external clients. It will also deliver an important CSR role, hosting a new Bright Purple NEET initiative to help young people who are currently not in employment, education or training.</p> <p> The accredited programmes delivered through the Academy are all designed around Bright Purple&#8217;s leadership model and will range from an introductory certificate up to up to a Masters in leadership. This will also include a customised mini masters in leadership Bright Purple&#8217;s Managing Director Nick Price said: &#8220;Nurturing great talent is at the heart of our current success and developing our own next generation of leaders will be at the heart of our future success. This is what has inspired us to launch the Bright Purple Academy, to ensure we can give our people the best possible training and career development available in the recruitment industry. </p> <p> &#8220;Addressing the needs of our own business was the initial aim behind the Academy but we soon realised that the mechanics of doing this would apply to almost any other business or individual. Through our partnership with BMC Global Services we will offer engaging and inspiring accredited-level leadership programmes for the corporate community. </p> <p> &#8220;The Academy also provides us with a great channel in our commitment to working the wider community. I&#8217;m delighted the first programme we will be launching is in conjunction with the DGM Training Consultants Ltd and Inspiring Scotland, promoting leadership and personal development skills to a group of young people who are currently out of work.&#8221; </p> <p> The Bright Purple Academy is formally opened on 24 November. For further information please contact Megan McCreesh at <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:mailto:&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:mailto:&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#109;&#101;&#103;&#97;&#110;&#46;&#109;&#99;&#99;&#114;&#101;&#101;&#115;&#104;&#64;&#98;&#114;&#105;&#103;&#104;&#116;&#112;&#117;&#114;&#112;&#108;&#101;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#46;&#117;&#107;">megan.mccreesh@brightpurple.co.uk</a></p> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:35:57SuperUser AccountTue, 22 Nov 2011 11:33:28Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:33:28http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=New+Academy+Launched+to+Breed+Bright+Purple+Leaders 82http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/_DSC00341.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scotsman+Interview+with+Nick+Price++the+original+Neet 81Speaking to the Scotsman newspaper, Nick Price discusses Bright Purple's future, including the launch of the new Bright Purple Academy, the recruitment market and international expansion.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:43:16 GMTScotsman Interview with Nick Price - the original "Neet"Speaking to the Scotsman newspaper, Nick Price discusses Bright Purple's future, including the launch of the new Bright Purple Academy, the recruitment market and international expansion. <p> <span style="color: #333333"> <img border="0" hspace="15" alt="Nick Price interviewed by The Scotsman" vspace="20" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick-Price.jpg" width="325" height="240" />"</span> <em style="color: #333333">Nick Price isn&#8217;t one for adopting false airs or graces. &#8220;I&#8217;m an original Neet,&#8221; says the co-founder of Edinburgh recruitment firm Bright Purple Resourcing &#8211; referring to the acronym used to describe young people not in education, employment, or training. &#8220;If there had been such thing as a Neet in 1977 then it would have been me. But it didn&#8217;t stop me,&#8221; he laughs.</em> </p> <p> <em style="color: #333333">Price and Bright Purple&#8217;s chairman &#8211; City recruitment veteran Peter Flaherty &#8211; have decided to take on six so-called Neets on a six-month contract and will offer at least two of them a job at the end of the experience, which will be supported by Scottish Government-funded training</em>."</p> <br /> <p>To read the full article on The Scotsman website, <a style="color: #800080" href="http://www.scotsman.com/business/interviews/interview_nick_price_co_founder_of_bright_purple_resourcing_1_1951898"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:02:59Andrew SteelMon, 07 Nov 2011 09:43:16Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:43:16http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scotsman+Interview+with+Nick+Price++the+original+Neet 81http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick-Price_1.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=The+Price+is+Right 80Recently Bright Purple Managing Director Nick Price sat down for lunch with Business Quarter writer Gillian Law to talk about Bright Purple, mentoring and scallops for the Autumn 2011 issue of Business Quarter magazine...Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:51:47 GMTThe Price is RightRecently Bright Purple Managing Director Nick Price sat down for lunch with Business Quarter writer Gillian Law to talk about Bright Purple, mentoring and scallops for the Autumn 2011 issue of Business Quarter magazine... <p> <em>"Professional restlessness led Nick Price into the world of recruitment and a business that doubled turnover last year. Gillian Law talks to him about scallops, mentoring and Bright Purple people..."</em> </p> <p>Find out what Nick had to say about the history and future of Bright Purple, the upcoming launch of the Bright Purple Academy and even Nick's artistic side and love of food in the Business Lunch section of the&#160;<a href="http://www.bq-magazine.co.uk/scotland/archive/2011/BQSissue5/pageflip.html"><strong>Autumn 2011 edition of Business Quarter magazine</strong></a>.</p> <br /> <a href="http://www.bq-magazine.co.uk/scotland/archive/2011/BQSissue5/pageflip.html"> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Price is Right - Business Quarter Autumn 2011" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Price-is-Right1.jpg" width="629" height="400" /> </div> </a> <br /> <br /> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:08:20Andrew SteelTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:51:47Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:51:47http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=The+Price+is+Right 80http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/The-Price-is-Right.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Invest+in+Test 79Bright Purple Resourcing is joining forces with The Scottish Testing Group, a body whose aim is to promote and share excellence in systems and software testing in Scotland, to stage an event specialty aimed at the IT testing sector.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:05:57 GMTBright Purple Invest in TestBright Purple Resourcing is joining forces with The Scottish Testing Group, a body whose aim is to promote and share excellence in systems and software testing in Scotland, to stage an event specialty aimed at the IT testing sector. <p>Taking place at <strong>12.30</strong> on <strong>25th October</strong> in Edinburgh&#8217;s <strong>Scottish Widows Headquarters</strong>, the event will feature speakers Mark Fewster from Gove Consultants who will deliver an informative presentation on &#8216;Experience Driven Test Automation&#8217; and Chris Ambler &#8211; MD of Testing Stuff who will discuss &#8216;Adding Value Though Testing&#8217;.</p> <p>Edinburgh-based <strong>Bright Purple</strong>, a leading global <a href="/ClientZone/Sectors/tabid/150/Default.aspx">IT and financial recruitment</a> firm, has invested in its own software testing division, recognising it as an up and coming market within the IT sector. Driven by client demand, Bright Purple&#8217;s team provides high calibre testing personnel for all levels within businesses and organisations.</p> <p>The head of test recruitment division, <a href="/AboutUs/LeadershipTeam/tabid/56/Default.aspx#ChrisMurphy">Chris Murphy</a>, is focused on delivering a fast and flexible service that can be scaled to your specific requirements. Through an extensive database of IT testing professionals, Chris and his team can source the right people with the right skills-sets which can ultimately save clients from having to incur much higher specialist testing consultancy costs.</p> <br /> <a href="http://scottishtesting.blogspot.com/"> <img border="0" alt="" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Scot_test_blog_logo.jpg" width="247" height="78" /> </a> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:24:24Andrew SteelTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:05:57Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:05:57http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Invest+in+Test 79http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bright-Purple-Invest-in-Test.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Purple+Power+deployed+to+raise+funds+for+Byte+Night+2011 76A team of five will brave the elements to represent Bright Purple Resourcing at this year’s fund-raising Byte Night 2011 event in Edinburgh with all proceeds benefitting the charity Action for Children.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:33:42 GMTPurple Power deployed to raise funds for Byte Night 2011A team of five will brave the elements to represent Bright Purple Resourcing at this year’s fund-raising Byte Night 2011 event in Edinburgh with all proceeds benefitting the charity Action for Children. <p> <img style="border-bottom-color: #c0c0c0; border-top-color: #c0c0c0; border-right-color: #c0c0c0; border-left-color: #c0c0c0" border="0" alt="Action for Children Supporter - Bright Purple" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Action-For-Children---Bright-Purple.png" width="110" height="158" /> <img border="0" alt="Byte Night 2011 - Bright Purple" vspace="15" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Byte-Night-2011---Bright-Purple.png" width="200" height="118" />With over 700 people from the IT and business community taking part, Byte Night is once again being staged to raise money to tackle root causes of youth homelessness. Participants will spend a night sleeping rough in Edinburgh&#8217;s Holyrood Park on 7th October to help thousands of children and young people across the UK to build better lives through access to secure accommodation, education and training opportunities and enhanced family support.</p> <p>Each year, at least 75,000 children and young people experience homelessness: one in three attempt suicide with one in seven young runaways subjected to physical or sexual assault.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.bytenight.org.uk/bytenight-scotland.cfm">Byte Night</a>&#160;is in its fourteenth year and is the biggest single event benefiting <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/">Action for Children</a>. Last year the event raised a record &#163;567,000 despite the challenging economic climate and in total has now raised over &#163;3 million for Action for Children&#8217;s vital work.</p> <p>Amanda Jeffery, Bright Purple&#8217;s Marketing and Social Media Manager, who will be participating in this year&#8217;s Byte Night event, said: &#8220;In 2009 we managed to raise over &#163;3800 for this great cause. We are urging people to dig deep this year and help us to repeat and even improve on that figure by giving their support.&#8221;</p> <br /> <p>For further details on how to donate, please visit: Bright Purple&#8217;s Just Giving page for this year&#8217;s Byte Night: <a href="http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/PurplePower">http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/PurplePower</a></p> <br /> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:45:22Andrew SteelFri, 09 Sep 2011 13:33:42Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:33:42http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Purple+Power+deployed+to+raise+funds+for+Byte+Night+2011 76http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Byte-Night-2011---Bright-Purple.pnghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+to+Host+Leading+UK+Economist 75IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing is to host an event with one of the UK’s leading economists, Tom Vosa. He will make an address at the Bright Purple Academy on Monday, 5th September to a select audience of company clients and stakeholders.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:26:51 GMTBright Purple to Host Leading UK EconomistIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing is to host an event with one of the UK’s leading economists, Tom Vosa. He will make an address at the Bright Purple Academy on Monday, 5th September to a select audience of company clients and stakeholders. <p>Tom is a respected economist who serves as Director and Head of Market Economics, Europe for National Australia Bank and acts as the chief economist for both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks in the United Kingdom. He is a renowned economic forecaster whose views are regularly sought by many UK press and broadcast media channels.</p> <p>He will be sharing his insight on core economic issues including, what lies in store in the short and longer term for both the Scottish and UK economies; where we go in this environment of continuing instability within global markets and what opportunities are currently emerging for Scottish business.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk">Bright Purple</a> Managing Director&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/AboutUs/LeadershipTeam/tabid/56/Default.aspx">Nick Price</a> said: &#8220;We are delighted to welcome an esteemed speaker of Tom&#8217;s calibre and look forward to hearing his insights. We are also pleased that so many friends of Bright Purple will be able to share in this occasion which will be of value to anyone looking to get an informed view of current economic trends and the impact and opportunity for Scottish business.&#8221;</p> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:31:39Andrew SteelFri, 02 Sep 2011 09:26:51Fri, 02 Sep 2016 09:26:51http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+to+Host+Leading+UK+Economist 75http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+MD+named+as+National+Business+Awards+finalist 74 ~ Price recognised for his role in growing recruitment business ~ Nick Price, the Managing Director of IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been named as a finalist in the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ category...Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:08:04 GMTBright Purple MD named as National Business Awards finalist <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="" src="/Portals/0/NickPrice.png" width="464" height="293" />&#160;<br />~ Price recognised for his role in growing recruitment business ~</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div>Nick Price, the Managing Director of IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has been named as a finalist in the &#8216;Entrepreneur of the Year&#8217; category in this year&#8217;s National Business Awards. </div> <p>Bright Purple joins a renowned group of finalists, including Debenhams, JD Wetherspoon, moneysupermarket.com, Harvey Nash and Stannah across a range of categories for this year&#8217;s National Business Award, presented in partnership with Orange. </p> <p>Nick Price, founder of Edinburgh-based Bright Purple which has generated substantial growth in revenue over the last financial, realised one of his key business ambitions this year with the opening of the company&#8217;s first global office in Singapore.&#160; The firm grew turnover from &#163;18m to &#163;37m in the past year and saw profits more than treble to &#163;1.4m. </p> <p>He will now attend a presentation with the judging panel in London on 20 September with the winners of all categories being announced at the National Business Awards dinner on 8 November at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. </p> <p>Commenting on Bright Purple&#8217;s awards submission, National Business Awards judge Julie Meyer, who is CEO, of Ariadne Capital, said: &#8220;Bright Purple is an innovative and socially aware recruitment firm with great financials and Nick Price runs it like an academy&#8221;.</p> <p>Nick Price said: &#8220;It is a great honour and I am very flattered to be short-listed for this prestigious award. Being recognised a leading entrepreneur is a great personal accolade but I would not have had this opportunity without the hard work and total commitment of the team I am privileged to have on board at Bright Purple. We are building a global success story here and that has only happened through a great team effort.&#8221;<br /></p> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:33:36SuperUser AccountFri, 26 Aug 2011 11:08:04Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:08:04http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+MD+named+as+National+Business+Awards+finalist 74http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scots+should+look+to+Singapore+for+economic+hints 78As an adopted Scot who has spent his whole adult life in this wonderful nation, I am no fan of the BBC Scotland programme The Scheme. I have empathy with people who are facing adversity in a hard, working class environment – that is, after all, the same type of community that I was raised in as a child in south Wales. However, I feel the programme projects the indulged, aspiration-drained sub-culture that we, as well as many other western nations, have sadly allowed to nurture over recent generations.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:10:43 GMTScots should look to Singapore for economic hintsAs an adopted Scot who has spent his whole adult life in this wonderful nation, I am no fan of the BBC Scotland programme The Scheme. I have empathy with people who are facing adversity in a hard, working class environment – that is, after all, the same type of community that I was raised in as a child in south Wales. However, I feel the programme projects the indulged, aspiration-drained sub-culture that we, as well as many other western nations, have sadly allowed to nurture over recent generations. <p> <img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 300px; float: right" title="Nick Price" alt="Nick Price" src="/Portals/0/_MG_3744.jpg" /> I make this observation on the back of a recent trip to Singapore where our company, an Edinburgh-based recruitment firm, has just opened its first global office. We&#8217;re not alone: there are around 8,000 Scots currently living and working in Singapore, including 23 GlobalScots; around 40 Scottish companies with a base there, along with most Scottish universities which also have a presence in the country. </p> <p>It&#8217;s easy for me to see what attracts them to this small nation: the work ethic and desire for success of its people. Singapore has culture of hard work ingrained in its people. From school age, children are taught about the importance of citizenship and respect for the people, property and environment around them. They instil the importance of service culture from a young age where the often heard mantra of &#8216;you don&#8217;t work you don&#8217;t live&#8217; is first learned. </p> <p>While this indoctrination may contribute to a certain sterile attitude and a lack of self-expression within the country, there is no doubt of its effectiveness in economic terms. Singapore is a massive success story; a tiny nation state that is fast becoming the international hub for key sectors like oil and gas, biotechnology, IT and financial services. </p> <p>Its population of five million mirrors Scotland&#8217;s but, unlike us, they have no natural resources within the small land mass they occupy which is roughly the size of the Isle of Wight. This is certainly not holding them back. While the UK is looking unlikely to reach its economic growth target of 1.7 per cent this year, Singapore&#8217;s is expected to grow by up to seven per cent this year. That impressive figure follows on from a phenomenal 14.5 per cent rise in GDP in 2010. </p> <p>How do they achieve this success? They work hard. Over 98 per cent of its population is employed. Singaporeans approach to work/life balance is that you work hard to provide for your family, regardless of how long it takes to complete the job. Work is something you take pride in and it&#8217;s something you will do for most of your adult life with many of its citizens working into their 80s. </p> <p>What makes Singapore especially compelling is that economic success doesn&#8217;t come at the expense of their people&#8217;s well-being. According to the World Health Organisation, Singapore&#8217;s life expectancy of 84 years for female and 79 for male and its infant mortality rate of 2.1 per 1000 births outshines the UK and many other western nations. Singaporeans also live in one of the world&#8217;s safest environments, where crime is notoriously low and where the government takes a real zero tolerance of drugs &#8211; anyone caught with illegal substances faces the death penalty. While this approach might shock the more liberally minded in the western world, there is no doubt that Singapore&#8217;s approach is leaving the rest of us behind. </p> <p>As the EU and many other western governments continue to shift the deck chairs of their sinking- ship economies, Singapore offers an excellent model for Scotland. Instead of tinkering with the same social and economic models that are currently failing the rest of the EU, Alex Salmond could do worse than looking east for inspiration. There is much of the Singaporean model that could benefit Scotland such as its low or no taxation policies where corporation tax levels are low and dividends are not taxed at all; progressive planning process in which capital projects are completed quickly and on budget and a culture which promotes self-reliance, full employment and a pride in its people towards the work they do. </p> <p>Learning from the success of a small but focused nation like Singapore would be a great step towards eradicating the Scheme culture that has sadly been allowed to take root in Scotland. </p> <p> <strong>Nick Price is Managing Director of recruitment firm Bright Purple Resourcing</strong> </p> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:18:05SuperUser AccountWed, 10 Aug 2011 11:10:43Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:10:43http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scots+should+look+to+Singapore+for+economic+hints 78http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick-Sing.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Family+Friendly+Bright+Purple+Welcomes+Next+Generation 73IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing are celebrating a quartet of new arrivals from three of its female team members from its Edinburgh headquarters.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:40:29 GMTFamily Friendly Bright Purple Welcomes ‘Next Generation’IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing are celebrating a quartet of new arrivals from three of its female team members from its Edinburgh headquarters. <p>Senior Consultant Gillian Steel gave birth in March to daughter Ellen, while her colleague, Resourcer Lyndsey Stewart welcomed another girl, Ruby, in mid-May. Diane Turton, Senior Consultant on Bright Purple Major Accounts team went one better producing twins Campbell and Emma in early May. </p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - The Next Generation" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Future-Bright-Purple.jpg" width="500" height="300" /> </p> <p>Bright Purple Director Jan Mutch, who has seen the birth of her three children during her 16 year tenure with the company welcomes the infants this week, presenting them with specially designed &#8216;Bright Purple, the Next Generation&#8217; bibs.&#160; </p> <p>She said: &#8220;We are delighted with the arrival of our colleagues beautiful and healthy children which underline the company&#8217;s pro-family policies. Part of our success in building a successful and motivated team is to ensure our people are given appropriate time to focus on what for most is the number one priority: family.&#8221;</p> <p>&#8220;We will, of course, look forward to sharing in the on-going development of the latest additions to the Bright Purple family and, who knows, somewhere well into the future they may follow in their mothers&#8217; footsteps and be part of our ever-growing team!&#8221;</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Future Bright Purple Stars and the Happy Mothers" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bright-Purple-Future-Generation.jpg" width="500" height="443" /> </p> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:53:47Andrew SteelThu, 21 Jul 2011 11:40:29Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:40:29http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Family+Friendly+Bright+Purple+Welcomes+Next+Generation 73http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bright-Purple-Future-Generation.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=A+Bright+Purple+patch+for+Parasol 77Parasol, the UK’s leading employment services and umbrella company has become the preferred supplier of umbrella PAYE services to Bright Purple Resourcing, the IT and Financial recruitment specialist based in Edinburgh.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:20:45 GMTA Bright Purple patch for ParasolParasol, the UK’s leading employment services and umbrella company has become the preferred supplier of umbrella PAYE services to Bright Purple Resourcing, the IT and Financial recruitment specialist based in Edinburgh. <div> <div> <img border="0" hspace="40" alt="" vspace="30" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/parasol.gif" width="150" height="110" />Commenting on the agreement, Nick Price, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bright Purple, said: &#8220;We have had a very successful working relationship with Parasol for many years and have always been impressed with their transparency, commitment to compliance and the protection they offer both our own business and the contractors we place.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#8220;We&#8217;ve enjoyed exceptional growth in recent years which has seen us expand overseas. Partnering with Parasol in this way, with their commitment to compliance and as a founding member of the FCSA, gives us the confidence that our contractors and the clients we place them with are protected and that the risks associated with placing temporary workers are being fully mitigated.&#8221;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>Rob Crossland, Chief Executive of Parasol, added: &#8220;More and more staffing businesses are seeing the benefits of taking a partnership approach with true umbrella companies. We have never provided an &#8216;ad hoc&#8217; service to recruiters and our success has always been built on demonstrating how we can mitigate the risks associated with placing a contractor, freelancer or temporary worker. Moving forward this has never been more pertinent, particularly as we head towards the introduction of the AWR.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> </div> <div>&#8220;We are now looking forward to working with Nick and his team as they continue to successfully grow their business.&#8221;</div> </div> <div> </div> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:25:36SuperUser AccountThu, 21 Jul 2011 10:20:45Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:20:45http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=A+Bright+Purple+patch+for+Parasol 77http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/parasol.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+selected+as+REC+IRP+Award+Finalists+2011 70Bright Purple is pleased to announce our inclusion in the shortlist for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Institute of Recruitment Professional (IRP) Awards for the categories ‘Business Leader of the Year’ and ‘Business Manager of the Year’.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:31:12 GMTBright Purple selected as REC IRP Award Finalists 2011Bright Purple is pleased to announce our inclusion in the shortlist for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Institute of Recruitment Professional (IRP) Awards for the categories ‘Business Leader of the Year’ and ‘Business Manager of the Year’. <p> <img src="/Portals/0/irp-awards-2011.png" style="margin:0 0 10px 10px; float:right;" alt="" /> Having made the finals for Business Leader of the Year last year we are delighted to have been selected again this year and also shortlisted for another award.This demonstrates the commitment of our management team in leading the company forward.</p> <p>As quoted from the Rec website &#8220;Again, the judges have been astonished by the standard of excellence and professionalism demonstrated in the entries received for the awards and again, they have had an extremely tricky time whittling them down to the cr&#232;me de la cr&#232;me. From this list, the judges will also choose the overall IRP Recruiter of Year.&#8221;</p> <p> Commenting on the shortlist, Kevin Green, the REC&#8217;s Chief Executive and Chair of the Judging Panel, said:</p> <p> &#8220;The recruitment industry is built on its people and the IRP awards celebrate this most valuable of assets. The very fact that entries have increased 30 per cent this years speaks volumes about how they are recognised by both their employers and colleagues. Again, we have all been excited and delighted by the overall standard and range of entries, all of whom celebrate both individuals and companies who are standard bearers for the highest possible professional standards to which we all strive.</p> <p> &#8220;All who have reached this final stage have reason to be proud as they have demonstrated best practice, excellence and ethics that embodies what the IRP stands for. We look forward to honouring them all at our awards evening in September.&#8221;</p> <p> The glittering awards ceremony hosted by Huw Edwards, the esteemed presenter and Royal Wedding broadcast anchorman, will be on the evening of Thursday September 29 at the Lancaster London Hotel following the REC&#8217;s National Convention.</p> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:34:46SuperUser AccountMon, 11 Jul 2011 09:31:12Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:31:12http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+selected+as+REC+IRP+Award+Finalists+2011 70http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=New+Sales+Director+heads+up+list+of+fresh+recruits+at+Bright+Purple 68IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced the appointment of Neil Lafferty in the new role of Sales Director. He joins the thriving Edinburgh-based company from Rise Recruitment, part of Murray Capital, where he was Group Sales Director and will be responsible for all UK sales activity for Bright Purple’s offices in Edinburgh and London.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:01:40 GMTNew Sales Director heads up list of fresh recruits at Bright PurpleIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced the appointment of Neil Lafferty in the new role of Sales Director. He joins the thriving Edinburgh-based company from Rise Recruitment, part of Murray Capital, where he was Group Sales Director and will be responsible for all UK sales activity for Bright Purple’s offices in Edinburgh and London. <p> <img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px;" src="/Portals/0/Lafferty,-Neil.jpg" alt="" /> </p> <p> Lafferty, who started his recruitment sector career in 1997 with ASA International, is joined at Bright Purple by other new recruits including, Katie Gilmore, who will head up the company&#8217;s Open Market Contracts Team and Ben Stanfield a 10 year veteran of the recruitment industry who joins as a Senior Consultant. These appointments, along with additional support staff and consultant hires, brings Bright Purple&#8217;s team numbers to over 50 people between their UK and Asia offices. </p> <p> The new recruits follow April&#8217;s annual results from Bright Purple which saw a dramatic rise in their turnover &#8211; up from &#163;18.6m to &#163;37m &#8211; and profits which rose to &#163;1.4m. The company also announced the opening of its first foreign office in Singapore last month which will target the south-east Asia market. </p> <p> Bright Purple&#8217;s Managing Director, Nick Price said: &#8220;Given the phenomenal growth we are experiencing it is vital for us to bolster our sales operation and I&#8217;m delighted I have secured the services of Neil Lafferty to take on this newly created Sales Director role. Neil has a fantastic reputation in the industry where he has delivered exceptional results over the last 14 years. </p> <p> &#8220;I&#8217;m also very pleased to welcome the new faces, who also bring a wealth of industry experience with them, to our Open Market team. Their addition to the business, along with Ben Stanfield who has joined the Key Accounts team, will add strength and depth to our expanding team as we continue towards our goal of becoming a &#163;100m company by 2014.&#8221; </p> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:04:52SuperUser AccountWed, 06 Jul 2011 10:01:40Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:01:40http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=New+Sales+Director+heads+up+list+of+fresh+recruits+at+Bright+Purple 68http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Purple+Power+Rangers+at+Swamp+Soccer+2011 72Swamp Soccer is football played on wet, marshy pitches and it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in Finland over a decade ago, the UK event has become the location for the World Cup. The growing popularity of Swamp Soccer reflects the desire by consumers to try something completely different and exhilarating.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:38:08 GMTPurple Power Rangers at Swamp Soccer 2011Swamp Soccer is football played on wet, marshy pitches and it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in Finland over a decade ago, the UK event has become the location for the World Cup. The growing popularity of Swamp Soccer reflects the desire by consumers to try something completely different and exhilarating. <p>This years&#8217; Swamp Soccer World Cup took place over two days in Edinburgh with players from all over the world trying to score goals weighed down by thigh-high mud! 50 teams gathered from countries that included Sweden, Russia, Poland, Norway, Australia and Norway, joining local teams from Scotland and England for the main event at Hunter&#8217;s Hall Park, Edinburgh.</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" alt="The Bright Purple Swamp Soccer 2011 World Cup Team" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/The-Team.jpg" width="500" height="374" /> </p> <p>The weather was mixed, but actually what does the weather matter when you are playing football in mud up past your ankles &#8211; the wetter the better seemed to be the order of the day.</p> <img border="0" hspace="10" alt="" vspace="10" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Getting-Stuck-In.jpg" width="300" height="211" /> <p>Bright Purple&#8217;s MD Nick Price says, &#8216;If ever you wanted to bond as a team, then this has got to be the sport. I think of all the great times we have had as a company and the fun nights out as a group, but I can honestly say I have never seen us laugh so much together.&#8217;</p> <p>He continued, &#8216;Have you ever tried to kick a ball when you can&#8217;t actually get your feet out of the mud? We taped our boots to our feet as instructed and we wore our brand new Purple Power Rangers T-Shirts with pride, but two minutes in to the first game and we could have been wearing anything because you would have never known &#8211; we were covered in mud.&#8217;</p> <p>&#8216;There were rules, but it seemed that most teams decided the best ploy was to just get stuck in and our two ladies Marielle and Jemma certainly did that in the big games. They were like terriers and no one was safe from their biting tackles or Jemma just pushing them over.&#8217;</p> <p>&#8216;OK we didn&#8217;t win the Swamp World Cup Finals, but we enjoyed the experience and we all decided that next time we&#8217;ll be better prepared and we are already raring to go in 2012.&#8217;</p> <p align="center"> <img border="0" alt="The Ill-Advised Swamp Soccer &quot;Klinsmann&quot; Celebration" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Celebration.JPG" width="500" height="348" /> </p> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:01:14Andrew SteelMon, 27 Jun 2011 11:38:08Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:38:08http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Purple+Power+Rangers+at+Swamp+Soccer+2011 72http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Celebration-thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Digital+Technology+Awards 71Bright Purple was delighted to be a sponsor of this year's Digital Technology Awards, held in June in Glasgow. Hundreds of attendees from a mixture of businesses in the digital sector attended the inaugural awards, which were supported by industry trade body ScotlandIS.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:20:09 GMTDigital Technology AwardsBright Purple was delighted to be a sponsor of this year's Digital Technology Awards, held in June in Glasgow. Hundreds of attendees from a mixture of businesses in the digital sector attended the inaugural awards, which were supported by industry trade body ScotlandIS. <p>The Awards showcase excellence within Scotland&#8217;s digital technology industries, rewarding the innovation, expertise and ambition of businesses, large and small.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk" target="_blank">Bright Purple</a>&#160;proudly sponsored the award for Scottish Digital Technology Company of the Year which was won by Iomart. The Glasgow-based, managed hosting and cloud computing services company was also recently named as one of the top 25 cloud companies in the world.</p> <p>Head of Permanent Recruitment, Derek Gibb says &#8220;I was delighted to represent Bright Purple at the inaugural Digital Technology Awards. Hosting a table of some very influential players in the Scottish IT industry as well as presenting the award for best digital technology company was an excellent experience as well as a great opportunity to promote our brand. </p> <div>Having such as visual presence at an event with such a high calibre of companies attending will hopefully highlight how committed we are to cementing our place as an integral part of such a thriving community&#8221;.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple's Derek Gibb presenting the award for Scottish Digital Technology Company of the Year" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Derek presenting Scotland IS award.JPG" width="500" height="331" /> </div> </div> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:36:15Andrew SteelFri, 24 Jun 2011 11:20:09Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:20:09http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Digital+Technology+Awards 71http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Awards.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+exhibit+at+Scottish+Technology+Showcase 69Bright Purple Resourcing was out in full force spreading the word about its excellent recruitment service at this year’s Scottish Technology Showcase, held at the SECC in June.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:17:09 GMTBright Purple exhibit at Scottish Technology ShowcaseBright Purple Resourcing was out in full force spreading the word about its excellent recruitment service at this year’s Scottish Technology Showcase, held at the SECC in June. <p> <img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right" alt="" src="/Portals/0/DSC00109.jpg" /> The event drew over 1100 participants, demonstrating there is an ongoing appetite for innovation, collaboration and commercialisation around the technology being created within Scottish companies and universities. </p> <p>Bright Purple Resourcer Wisarut Jantarasorn said: &#8220;The Scottish Technology Showcase is an excellent event, showcasing organisations from many different Sectors and Industries. </p> <p>&#8220;We were delighted to meet people behind the companies and to have the opportunity to network and learn what industry leaders had to say on a range of issues including the effective use of Social Media. </p> <p> <img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left" alt="" src="/Portals/0/DSC00132.jpg" /> &#8220;Overall it was great experience and a real opportunity to hear first-hand about the current industry challenges and opportunities from people within IT, a key sector for Bright Purple.&#8221; </p> <p>Bright Purple staged a prize draw for all visitors to its stand with a prize of an iPad2 for the lucky winner who was John Macfarlane of Mimtech. </p> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:22:24SuperUser AccountWed, 08 Jun 2011 09:17:09Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:17:09http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+exhibit+at+Scottish+Technology+Showcase 69http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+to+attend+Scottish+Technology+Showcase 67Bright Purple Resourcing will be one of the key exhibitors at one of this year’s premier cross-sector technology events in held in Scotland.Fri, 06 May 2011 13:39:53 GMTBright Purple to attend Scottish Technology ShowcaseBright Purple Resourcing will be one of the key exhibitors at one of this year’s premier cross-sector technology events in held in Scotland. <p> The Scottish Technology Showcase takes place in Glasgow&#8217;s SECC on 7 June. The event is aimed at everyone who produces or consumes technology in Scotland and throughout the UK. The free event will invite participants to explore ways to make their organisations more efficient and profitable with many great opportunities to learn about key issues impacting upon the technology sector. Attendees will have an opportunity to promote and sell projects or products and source suppliers in the event&#8217;s Matchmaking Zone.M</p> <p> Industry experts from technology leaders including IBM, Boeing Technology and Standard Life will also address the event.</p> <p> Bright Purple, one of the UK&#8217;s leading IT and financial services recruitment firm, will join a wide range of exhibitors from related industries who will be showcasing their innovative technology products.</p> <p> Bright Purple Managing Director Nick Price said: &#8220;The Scottish Technology Showcase is an excellent networking opportunity with over 1,000 industry peers, potential suppliers and customers. We&#8217;re delighted to be involved and look forward to participating in what will undoubtedly be a successful event.&#8221; </p> Fri, 06 May 2011 13:41:14SuperUser AccountFri, 06 May 2011 13:39:53Fri, 06 May 2016 13:39:53http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+to+attend+Scottish+Technology+Showcase 67http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Why+IT+contractor+rates+are+on+the+increase++Bright+Purples+Justin+Willis+in+eFinancial+Careers 66IT contractors in the financial sector are, for the first time in a long time, in a relatively good bargaining position. The result is that day rates, which have been depressed since 2008, are on the up again.Thu, 05 May 2011 11:48:11 GMTWhy IT contractor rates are on the increase - Bright Purple's Justin Willis in eFinancial CareersIT contractors in the financial sector are, for the first time in a long time, in a relatively good bargaining position. The result is that day rates, which have been depressed since 2008, are on the up again. <p> <img border="0" hspace="5" alt="Justin Willis - Bright Purple" vspace="5" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Justin.png" width="200" height="261" />With most banks hiring permanent technology staff throughout 2010, day rates for contractors have been slow to recover from the blanket cuts imposed during the height of the financial crisis. </p> <p>Now the situation is changing. Recruiters are reporting a surge in contractor recruitment this year, something echoed by pre-employment screening firm Powerchex, which claims there's been a <a href="http://www.contractoruk.com/news/00financial_it_contractors_rack_second_month_growth.html" target="_blank"><strong>70% upswing</strong></a> in contractor recruitment since this point last year. </p> <p>"Banks gorged themselves on permanent recruitment in the first half of last year, but most have had to turn to contractors in 2011, because permanent headcount has been hard to come by," says Justin Willis, director of Bright Purple Resourcing. "Projects which would normally have been started in November are just kicking off now, and contract resources are being deployed." </p> <p>Day rates are creeping up. Willis suggests that Java developers within equities, equity derivatives and prime services are being offered &#163;500-750 a day, but at the (very) senior end, &#163;1,200 a day is being offered to technologists working on an interim basis as a stopgap for banks hunting for a permanent recruit. </p> Thu, 05 May 2011 11:48:56SuperUser AccountThu, 05 May 2011 11:48:11Thu, 05 May 2016 11:48:11http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Why+IT+contractor+rates+are+on+the+increase++Bright+Purples+Justin+Willis+in+eFinancial+Careers 66http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+doubles+turnover+and+announces++Singapore+expansion 65IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has revealed plans to open an office in Singapore next month. The announcement comes on the back of the firm’s annual results showing a doubling in turnover to £37m – up from £18.6m last year - and a rise in net profits to £1.4m in the 2010/2011 financial year.Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:24:35 GMTBright Purple doubles turnover and announces Singapore expansionIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has revealed plans to open an office in Singapore next month. The announcement comes on the back of the firm’s annual results showing a doubling in turnover to £37m – up from £18.6m last year - and a rise in net profits to £1.4m in the 2010/2011 financial year. <p> <img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bright-Purple-Singapore.png" align="right" border="0" height="265" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" /> IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has revealed plans to open an office in Singapore next month. The announcement comes on the back of the firm&#8217;s annual results showing a doubling in turnover to &#163;37m &#8211; up from &#163;18.6m last year - and a rise in net profits to &#163;1.4m in the 2010/2011 financial year. </p> <p> Bright Purple&#8217;s Singapore operation, which will open in May, will be headed up by a new recruit to the business, Iain Geddes. Before spending the last two years based in Thailand with the Vinarco Group, Geddes worked in Edinburgh for 16 years as a director with Search Consultancy. In his new role he will focus on contract and permanent IT and Financial Services recruitment, targeting a number of key south-east Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand. </p> <p> The expansion into Asia comes off the back of Bright Purple&#8217;s focus to grow its business in global markets. The firm was supported by government agencies Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International in devising and rolling out a strategy for global growth. </p> <p> Bright Purple&#8217;s Managing Director Nick Price said: &#8220;We are delighted to have attracted a high calibre individual like Iain to our company who not only understands the south-east Asian market but also brings with him a strong Scottish work ethic which is known and respected in Singapore. This expansion offers huge opportunities for our business &#8211; most of the nations in the area are currently experiencing d ouble digit growth and many sectors including banking, manufacturing, shipping and telecoms are booming. The region is really calling out for people with business expertise to accommodate this rapid expansion and I believe we will be well-placed to capitalise on that. </p> <p> Commenting on Bright Purple&#8217;s year end results, Price said: &#8220;We&#8217;re very pleased with our financial performance which was ahead of target.&#160;It&#8217;s a very exciting time for Bright Purple - we have a clear goal, to create a &#163;100m company within five years.&#160;We will be reinvesting much of our profits in our people and in new markets like Singapore to ensure we maintain this level growth to reach our destination.&#8221; </p> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:30:44SuperUser AccountTue, 26 Apr 2011 12:24:35Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:24:35http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+doubles+turnover+and+announces++Singapore+expansion 65http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+leads+call+for+business+to+support+2011++Edinburgh+MoonWalk 64Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing are calling on Scottish-based companies to support this year’s MoonWalk in Edinburgh which aims to raise millions for cancer charities in Scotland.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:59:08 GMTBright Purple leads call for business to support 2011 Edinburgh MoonWalkRecruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing are calling on Scottish-based companies to support this year’s MoonWalk in Edinburgh which aims to raise millions for cancer charities in Scotland. <div> <input style="padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px" id="image1" value="image1" src="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Portals/0/MoonWalk-2-Apr-11.jpg" name="Moon Walk" align="left" type="image" />Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing are calling on Scottish-based companies to support this year&#8217;s MoonWalk in Edinburgh which aims to raise millions for cancer charities in Scotland. </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>For the second consecutive year the Edinburgh-based company&#8217;s team, the Bright Purple Paps, will participate in the event which is held in the Scottish capital on June 11 when thousands of women and men will walk the streets at midnight. While entries for the Full Moon walk of 26.2 miles have closed, individuals and groups are being encouraged to sign up for the remaining spaces on the Half Moon trek of just over 13 miles. </div> <div>&#160;</div> Bright Purple&#8217;s team of five walkers &#8211; who will again aim to complete the Full Moon walk - will include the company&#8217;s Operations Manager, Judit Czobor. She said: &#8220;We are delighted to be involved again. It&#8217;s a great event, which has raised over &#163;12m to date for cancer charities throughout Scotland.<br /><br /> &#8220;We would urge more companies to take part because it&#8217;s all for an excellent cause. We have also found it a great way of building team spirit, something you certainly need to complete a 26 mile walk in the middle of the night.&#8221;<br /><br /> Some of the charities benefitting from Edinburgh MoonWalk grants include Maggie&#8217;s Care Centre Glasgow, Breast Cancer Institute Edinburgh, and the Breast Cancer Campaign Dundee. <br /><br /> Nina Barough, the Founder and Chief Executive of the Walk the Walk the charity behind The MoonWalk said: &#8220;We appreciate the effort from companies like Bright Purple and the thousands of individuals who take part in The MoonWalk Edinburgh each year. It&#8217;s a great challenge which enables women and men to get themselves fitter and, in the process, help the lives of so many going through cancer treatment.<br /><br /> &#8220;I would encourage Scottish companies to support the event and put together a team for the Half Moon which is still open to entries. This is a great way to introduce themselves to The MoonWalk and help us to continue to raise millions to improve the lives of cancer patients in Scotland.&#8221;Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:02:00SuperUser AccountThu, 21 Apr 2011 08:59:08Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:59:08http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+leads+call+for+business+to+support+2011++Edinburgh+MoonWalk 64http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Edinburgh-MoonWalk-2011.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+to+do+2011+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 62Bright Purple will once again be doing their bit to raise money for Breast Cancer causes in Scotland by participating in Walk the Walk 2011...Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:29:23 GMTBright Purple Paps to do 2011 Edinburgh MoonwalkBright Purple will once again be doing their bit to raise money for Breast Cancer causes in Scotland by participating in Walk the Walk 2011... <p>All the pain is now forgotten (well&#160;it's not&#160;talked about much for fear of bringing back the nightmares) but all of the fun and satisfaction of a great night in 2010 is remembered.</p> <p>So now the Bright Purple Paps are reunited and have decided to brave The Walk this year again.&#160;The original crew &#8211; Jan, Nick and Judit (minus Dee) has been joined by Marielle, Monica, Isabel, Amy and Sandra &#8211; still searching for some guys to join Nick! So with the extra enthusiasm that the new faces will bring, the&#160;team expect to finish in a much quicker time than last year &#8211; watch this space.</p> <p> <img style="text-align: justify" border="0" hspace="4" alt="Bright Purple Moonwalk 2010 Team" vspace="4" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Walk-the-Walk-Bright-Purple-Team-2010.png" width="230" height="234" />The new team has already started the training routines and the oldies, meaning last year&#8217;s team &#8211; just to specify before Nick takes offence, have some catching-up to do.&#160;&#160;There have&#160;already&#160;been some team discussions with&#160;the merciless coach Archie, the Jack Russell and&#160;the team&#160;are relying on him to outline the best training routes to get&#160;them through the night.</p> <p>Bright Purple are&#160;proud of the team for walking together&#160;to help raise money for this wonderful cause and as always it has touched many of the team personally and so we are hoping to raise lots of cash along the way.</p> <p>Support your Paps &#8211; follow our story as we ready ourselves for the big night and don't forget to donate to this worth cause by following the link below:</p> <p> <a href="http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/bright_purple_paps">Donate to Walk The Walk</a> </p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:49:11Andrew SteelWed, 02 Mar 2011 15:29:23Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:29:23http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+to+do+2011+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 62http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+MD+to+address+SDI+global+event 61Bright Purple’s Managing Director, Nick Price, is to address an event aimed at encouraging Scottish companies to explore international opportunities.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:53:43 GMTBright Purple MD to address SDI global eventBright Purple’s Managing Director, Nick Price, is to address an event aimed at encouraging Scottish companies to explore international opportunities. <p>The <strong>&#8216;Enabling International Growth</strong>&#8217; event, taking place on <strong>Thursday, 3rd March</strong> in Edinburgh, will provide a platform for guests to share experiences and discuss issues around targeting global markets with key figures from the Scottish business community.</p> <p>Price will be part of a panel which includes Morrison Bowmore Distillers chief executive Mike Keiller, Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl and Scottish Development International (SDI) chief executive Anne MacColl. A number of SDI&#8217;s Globalscots &#8211; Scottish business ambassadors who are currently successfully operating their companies overseas &#8211; will also be in attendance.</p> <p>Commenting on the event, Price said: &#8220;SDI has been hugely supportive of our efforts to expand Bright Purple&#8217;s global operations and I am delighted to share my experience of this process to date. It&#8217;s a huge honour for me to be part of a panel with such distinguished names - I hope that our story will help inspire others to think about the wider potential that exists outside of Scotland and the UK.</p> <p>&#8220;I believe there are huge opportunities for Scottish companies which are currently going un-tapped. From our experience with <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk">Bright Purple</a>, we are finding that Scotland &#8216;the brand&#8217; still holds sway around the globe today and many people trust, admire and want to do business with Scottish firms. Just look at the success of companies like Wolfson and Optos who show that we can still lead the way in terms of innovation.&#8221;</p> <p>&#8216;Enabling International Growth&#8217; is a free event which takes place at the Marriott Dalmahoy, nr Edinburgh on Thursday, 3 March 2011. For more details, visit the <a href="https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/events/2011/03/enabling-international-growth.aspx">Scottish Enterprise website</a></p> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:00:38Andrew SteelMon, 21 Feb 2011 13:53:43Sun, 21 Feb 2016 13:53:43http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+MD+to+address+SDI+global+event 61http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+rings+in+the+New+Year+with+a+dozen+new+recruits 60IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced 12 new recruits to significantly bolster its operations in its Edinburgh and London offices.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:31:22 GMTBright Purple rings in the New Year with a dozen new recruitsIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists, Bright Purple Resourcing has announced 12 new recruits to significantly bolster its operations in its Edinburgh and London offices. <p>The company, which experienced a record year of financial growth in 2010 and increased turnover by more than 42 per cent, says it is investing in extra talent to accommodate further growth in 2012 and beyond. Nine of the new posts, which are focused on sales, operations and support, are based at Bright Purple&#8217;s Edinburgh headquarters while three additional roles have been created at its Tower 42 premises in London.</p> <p>Bright Purple&#8217;s Managing Director, Nick Price said: &#8220;If you listen to the general vibe and most people&#8217;s thinking right now, you could be forgiven for thinking we are still in recession and needing to cut costs. While there is some pain on the way in areas like the public sector, the performance of Bright Purple shows there is definitely a light at the end of the UK&#8217;s economic tunnel.</p> <p>&#8220;Being able to grow depends on the availability of good people in the marketplace and there&#8217;s no doubt that it&#8217;s been a real challenge to find so much great talent that fits into the dynamic environment we have within the business. However I&#8217;m confident that we&#8217;ve brought in some real stars for the future.&#8221; </p> <p>&#8220;This latest round of recruitment underlines Bright Purple&#8217;s continued success in the marketplace within the UK and, increasingly, in global markets. Last year we experienced more than 42 per cent growth in revenues and we are confident that we can further grow the business as we go forward.&#8221;</p> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:34:26Andrew SteelFri, 28 Jan 2011 11:31:22Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:31:22http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+rings+in+the+New+Year+with+a+dozen+new+recruits 60http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Predictions+For+Financial+Services+Hiring+in+2011 59Is Scotland's financial services industry set for 12 months of consolidation or growth? Bright Purple's Mike Leeman provides comment of eFinancial Careers Scotland's predictions for 2011.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:15:11 GMTPredictions For Financial Services Hiring in 2011Is Scotland's financial services industry set for 12 months of consolidation or growth? Bright Purple's Mike Leeman provides comment of eFinancial Careers Scotland's predictions for 2011. <div>Facing a raft of new regulation in 2011, financial services and insurance companies in Scotland&#160;are looking at&#160;a major challenge with regards to regulatory compliance. This is driving hiring notes Mike Leeman, financial services manager at Bright Purple.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>"Risk and regulatory expertise is likely to be in demand in 2011, as are compliance staff which remain hot property."</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Read more of what Mike had to say, including comment on the recruitment plans of "The Big Four" accounting firms, in the <a href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-30094"><strong>full article at eFinancial Careers Scotland</strong></a>.</div> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:32:58Andrew SteelWed, 05 Jan 2011 10:15:11Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:15:11http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Predictions+For+Financial+Services+Hiring+in+2011 59http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+supports+The+Christmas+Tree+Festival 58Bright Purple 'deck the halls' for a good cause by taking part in The Christmas Tree Festival...Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:25:32 GMTBright Purple supports The Christmas Tree FestivalBright Purple 'deck the halls' for a good cause by taking part in The Christmas Tree Festival... <p> <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"> <strong>Bright Purple</strong> </a>are dedicated to helping the homeless cause and recently took part in The Christmas Tree Festival ran by St Andrew's and St George&#8217;s West Church.&#160; The churches are displaying Christmas Trees which have been purchased and decorated by different businesses to raise money for various homelessness charities <a href="http://www.rocktrust.org" target="_blank"><strong>The Rock Trust</strong></a>,&#160;<a href="http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com" target="_blank"><strong>The Bethany Care Shelter</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.freshstartweb.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>Fresh Start</strong></a>.</p> <p>&#160;</p> <div align="center"> <img border="0" hspace="4" alt="Megan McCreesh decorating the Bright Purple Christmas Tree" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Megan-McCreesh.png" width="157" height="200" /> <img style="width: 173px; height: 200px" border="0" hspace="4" alt="Judit Czobor adds the finishing touches to the Bright Purple tree" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Judit-Czobor.png" width="173" height="200" /> </div> <p>The aim of St Andrew's and St George&#8217;s West Church is threefold:</p> <li>to raise money for the homeless at Christmas; <br /><br /></li> <li>to affirm and promote our local communities; <br /><p>...and last but not least &#8211; because for the church, the time approaching Christmas is one of hope and of waiting confidently for new beginnings. They want to open their beautiful sanctuaries and welcome as many people as possible for a stunning and joyful celebration of this great festival.</p><p>The festival is on until <strong>December 24th</strong> please pop in to make a donation and view our tree and the others decorated for this worthwhile cause.</p><br /><p>A special thank you to Judit and Megan from Bright Purple who made a great job of decorating our tree!</p></li> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:54:22Andrew SteelWed, 15 Dec 2010 11:25:32Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:25:32http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+supports+The+Christmas+Tree+Festival 58http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Christmas-Tree-Festival.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Consultant+in+Edinburgh+Rocks+Music+Awards 57Greg Martin, a Financial Services Consultant at Bright Purple, has been nominated in the Edinburgh Rocks Music Awards.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:16:42 GMTBright Purple Consultant in Edinburgh Rocks Music AwardsGreg Martin, a Financial Services Consultant at Bright Purple, has been nominated in the Edinburgh Rocks Music Awards. <p> <img border="0" hspace="8" alt="Greg Martin - Bright Purple" vspace="3" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Greg-DJing.png" width="120" height="170" />Greg started as a warm-up DJ (that guy who plays music while the club fills up) at Faith in Edinburgh back in 2005. Since then he has worked his way up to being one of Edinburgh&#8217;s top DJ&#8217;s and has played at some of Scotland&#8217;s biggest and best club nights including playing the Luvely stage at Fantasylands in 2007 and 2008, Colours at The Arches in Glasgow and playing in The VIP Lounge at The Royal Highland Centre for DJ Tiesto&#8217;s world tour event in Edinburgh.</p> <p>He currently holds monthly residencies at &#8216;Luvely&#8217; at The Liquid Room and &#8216;It&#8217;s All Good&#8217; at Cabaret Voltaire, both in Edinburgh.</p> <p>To vote for 'Gregsta' as Edinburgh&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CZY2NZZ&amp;h=8a315"><strong>Best Resident DJ</strong></a>&#8221;, please follow the link below and cast your vote.&#160; <strong>Greg&#8217;s category is on page 2</strong>.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CZY2NZZ&amp;h=8a315"> <strong>Edinburgh's Best Resident DJ - Vote for Greg</strong> </a> </p> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:26:52Andrew SteelWed, 10 Nov 2010 10:16:42Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:16:42http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Consultant+in+Edinburgh+Rocks+Music+Awards 57http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+wins+Scottish+titles+at+National+Chamber+Awards 56Edinburgh-based IT and Financial Services recruitment firm short-listed for national honours...Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:30:57 GMTBright Purple wins Scottish titles at National Chamber AwardsEdinburgh-based IT and Financial Services recruitment firm short-listed for national honours... <p> <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/IT/tabid/121/Default.aspx"> <img border="0" hspace="6" alt="Bright Purple - Edingurgh Chamber Business Awards Winner 2010" vspace="6" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Chamber-Awards-Regional-Winner-20101.png" width="200" height="117" />IT</a>&#160;and&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Finance/tabid/120/Default.aspx">Financial Services Recruitment</a> specialists Bright Purple Resourcing have picked up two impressive Scottish titles at this year&#8217;s Chamber Awards &#8211; one for Business of the Year, sponsored by Westfield Health, while MD Nick Price has won the Staples-sponsored Entrepreneur of the Year Award. </p> <div> </div> <p> <bright a="" purple="" took="" unprecedented="" decision="" to="" diversify="" into="" recruiting="" for="" financial="" sector="" during="" the="" recent="" economic="" crisis="" &#8211;="" move="" lead="" nick="" which="" helped="" increase="" turnover="" by="" 48="" per="" cent="" along="" with="" substantial="" rise="" in="" profits.<="" p="" /> </p> <p>The Edinburgh-based firm will now go through to battle it out for the UK-wide national trophy in the British Chambers of Commerce&#8217;s Chamber Awards 2010 later this year.</p> <p>Neville Reyner, President of the British Chambers of Commerce said: &#8220;We&#8217;ve been delighted with the consistently high standard of confident companies out there that have been flying the flag for British business, despite the uncertain times we find ourselves in.</p> <p>&#8220;These strong businesses have demonstrated that they are thriving - and they&#8217;re doing this through innovation, hard work and determination to succeed at the highest level. These awards have revealed some good news for the British economy &#8211; which is good news for us all.&#8221;</p> <p>Bright Purple Managing Director, Nick Price said: &#8220;This is great news for Bright Purple and a real boost for the UK recruitment industry to have our business recognised by the British Chambers of Commerce with these prestigious awards. The success of Bright Purple demonstrates that the UK recruitment sector is alive, kicking and, in some quarters, really thriving.&#8221;</p> <p>Having won the Scottish regional awards, Bright Purple is now in the running for the national title in their categories and also has the chance to collect the Award for Outstanding Business Achievement &#8211; with a top prize of &#163;25,000 and runners up prizes of &#163;15,000 and &#163;10,000.</p> <p>The national winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on November 25.</p> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:38:48Andrew SteelThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:30:57Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:30:57http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+wins+Scottish+titles+at+National+Chamber+Awards 56http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=A+Scottish+Based+Company+With+Global+Ambitions++Bright+Purple+in+the+Sunday+Herald 55Undergoing a period of significant growth and success, Bright Purple were again once again in the news at the weekend with Managing Director Nick Price appearing in the Sunday Herald's "Interview Of The Week"...Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:40:17 GMTA Scottish Based Company With Global Ambitions - Bright Purple in the Sunday HeraldUndergoing a period of significant growth and success, Bright Purple were again once again in the news at the weekend with Managing Director Nick Price appearing in the Sunday Herald's "Interview Of The Week"... <p align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Nick Price - Bright Purple Interview of the Week - Sunday Herald" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick-with-logo.png" width="200" height="133" /> </p> <p>"We&#8217;re on target for &#163;35m this year, which puts us on a trajectory to become the &#163;100m-a-year Scottish company that our chairman wants us to be" Bright Purple Managing Director Nick Price told the Sunday Herald. A statement which is hardly surprising given the companies continued growth and high-flying ambitions.</p> <p>With the current economic climate highlighting Scotland's noticeable lack of companies exporting goods and services outwith the UK, Bright Purple aim to buck the trend with plans for global expansion.</p> <p>&#8220;I want to tell people that we are a successful Scottish company and we are doing well at the moment,&#8221;&#160;Nick was quoted. &#8220;We&#8217;ve become too reticent to talk things up in Scotland &#8211; but that&#8217;s what we need to do. When companies such as JP Morgan make a decision to come and locate in Scotland they do their homework and they read about the country: if they think this is a negative place, then they will simply go somewhere else."</p> <p>&#8220;I&#8217;m heading over to New York next week where we are always well received. We recently placed the head of US operations for a major global bank in Wall Street. But it&#8217;s also because we&#8217;re Scottish. There are thousands of Scots working around the world, and we have a ready-made connection with them.&#8221;</p> <p> <a href="http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/corporate-sme/while-we-must-remain-a-scottish-based-company-we-need-to-have-global-ambitions-1.1061945"> <strong>Read the full article on the Sunday Herald website</strong> </a> </p> Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:52:26Andrew SteelMon, 18 Oct 2010 14:40:17Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:40:17http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=A+Scottish+Based+Company+With+Global+Ambitions++Bright+Purple+in+the+Sunday+Herald 55http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Selected+as+National+Business+Awards+Finalist 54IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has received another UK accolade being short-listed for the National Business Awards in the ‘Growth Strategy of the Year’ category.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:32:17 GMTBright Purple Selected as National Business Awards FinalistIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has received another UK accolade being short-listed for the National Business Awards in the ‘Growth Strategy of the Year’ category. <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <a href="http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk"> <img border="0" alt="National Business Awards UK 2010 Finalist - Bright Purple Resourcing" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/NBA-logo.png" width="288" height="104" /> </a>The Awards, presented in partnership with Orange, unveiled a list of 2010 finalists which featured a broad range of organisations from the well-known &#8211; Unilever, Camelot, Marks &amp; Spencer, American Express, Coca Cola, The Co-Operative Group and Kwik Fit &#8211; through to the rising stars of Ella&#8217;s Kitchen, Freesat, Coffee Nation, Naked Wines as well as Bright Purple.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The Edinburgh-based company generated substantial growth in revenue over the last financial year after embarking on a bold expansion strategy focused on growth within the financial services sector. The firm took on new talent with expertise in the sector and beefed up its internal processes to grow clients and revenue, increasing turnover from &#163;12m to over &#163;18m and delivering a substantial rise in profits. </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Finalists will presentations in person before an independent, expert judging panel from 20 September &#8211; 6 October. 2010 winners will be unveiled at a glittering award ceremony on 9 November at the Grosvenor House hotel in London.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Commenting on Bright Purple&#8217;s awards submission, Philip Forrest, Chairman of National Business Awards Judges said: &#8220;Bright Purple was duly rewarded a place in the National Business Awards finals as it has managed to maintain a strong growth profile during extremely challenging industry and economic circumstances. Many congratulations to the company, we look forward to learn more about the organisations&#8217; route to excellence at the live judging in September.&#8221;</font> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font> </p> <p>Bright Purple Managing Director, Nick Price said: &#8220;It is great news to be short-listed for these prestigious national awards and it tops what has been a really positive year for our business. It is a huge accolade for us to be in amongst such well established names such as Camelot, Cheapflights and Ramsden International. Along with the increase in revenue that we have generated on the back of our growth strategy, we are delighted to receive this recognition from the National Business Awards."</p> <p>Martin Stiven, Vice President, Orange UK said: &#8220;Orange has sponsored the National Business Awards for the past nine years and I am delighted that the calibre of entrants keeps on improving.&#160; It's been a tough couple of years for business but the UK's organisations have not let this stop them from delivering success.&#160; I'd like to congratulate all the finalists for being a real inspiration for what is possible in business.&#8221;</p> <br /> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:52:50Andrew SteelWed, 11 Aug 2010 10:32:17Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:32:17http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Selected+as+National+Business+Awards+Finalist 54http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Bolsters+Global+Ambitions+With+Taranata+Merger 53IT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has unveiled new plans to bolster its presence in the London area and to further target the global marketplace with the merger of City-based niche investment banking search firm, Taranata.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:04:53 GMTBright Purple Bolsters Global Ambitions With Taranata MergerIT and Financial Services Recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing has unveiled new plans to bolster its presence in the London area and to further target the global marketplace with the merger of City-based niche investment banking search firm, Taranata. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple London Office - Tower 42" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/London-Office.png" width="180" height="240" />Technology recruitment specialist Taranata will now rebrand its London and India operations as Bright Purple. Taranata&#8217;s owner Justin Willis takes on a new role as the head of Bright Purple&#8217;s London operation which has now relocated from Kent to Tower 42 (Natwest Tower) in the City of London. <br /><br /> Nick Price, Managing Director of Edinburgh-based Bright Purple Resourcing said: &#8220;This is a huge step forward for us. Bringing someone with Justin&#8217;s experience on board will give us a significantly stronger presence in London and will also enable us to really develop our international strategy. The merger is an ideal fit for both companies: Bright Purple has a highly respected name in the UK IT and Financial Services sector and Taranata has a strong presence in many of the global markets we want to reach, specifically New York and Singapore. We are confident and very excited that this move will enable us to leverage our expertise and sector knowledge in those areas.&#8221; <br /><br /> Justin Willis, Managing Director of Taranata said: &#8220;I am very excited about joining forces with Bright Purple. The company has an excellent management team and its people are passionate and knowledgeable about the recruitment industry. I believe Bright Purple can replicate its current success on a global stage and I&#8217;m really up for the challenge of rolling out the brand in the international markets where I currently operate and beyond.&#8221;<br /><br /> With a staff of 30 people, Bright Purple generated &#163;18.7m revenue in the last financial year across its offices in Edinburgh and Kent. The company last year appointed Peter Flaherty of the RIG Group as its chairman.<br /></font> </div> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:07:04Andrew SteelMon, 19 Jul 2010 11:04:53Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:04:53http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Bolsters+Global+Ambitions+With+Taranata+Merger 53http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+do+the+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 52Well done to the Bright Purple Paps who completed this year’s Edinburgh Moonwalk, a gruelling 26.2 miles in around 8 hours!Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:40:13 GMTBright Purple Paps do the Edinburgh MoonwalkWell done to the Bright Purple Paps who completed this year’s Edinburgh Moonwalk, a gruelling 26.2 miles in around 8 hours! <p> <strong>Nick Price, Bright Purple&#8217;s managing director relates his thoughts on the walk:</strong> <br /> <br /> <img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="The Finish Line - Bright Purple Moonwalk 2010" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bright-Purple-Paps.png" width="200" height="149" />&#8220;Our evening started at 9:30pm, gathering in the Moonwalk Village and warming up, which was a good idea, because following a beautiful sunny Edinburgh day, the wind got up in the evening and sent a chill through the air.&#160; We set off after Midnight, all in good spirits and headed off in to town to be waved along by Saturday night revellers - great atmosphere. The blackness of Arthur's Seat allowed us a view of the stars glittering above; a good sign for the morning that was to come and sure enough by the half way point, the sun was rising over the Firth of Forth.&#160; With about 9 miles to go, the pain was starting to kick in for most of the team, although we were not alone, passing many casualties along the way.&#160; Of course we would have been considerably faster if our ladies didn&#8217;t need the loo so often, because if the queue for the ladies is always bad wherever you go, add 9,000 women to that figure and try and fit them in a small amount of portaloos &#8211; it&#8217;s a disaster waiting to happen! </p> <p>By the time we reached Portobello we were hanging in there, the banter had long stopped and everyone quietly focused on finishing the job and getting to the end. We walked in to Inverleith Park in brilliant sunshine, cheered on by the crowds of people welcoming their friends and family home, that's was a very nice feeling and pretty emotional for us all, as we remembered why we were doing this and our own loved ones who suffered or were suffering this terrible disease.</p> <p>However it must give sufferers of breast cancer around the UK, great satisfaction to know that over 10,000 people in Edinburgh cared enough about their situation to walk 26.2 miles through Edinburgh and beyond, to help raise money for their great cause. We are already talking about next year and you&#8217;ll see the Pap&#8217;s once again treading the streets of Edinburgh that&#8217;s for sure."</p> <div> <strong>Judit Czobor, Bright Purple&#8217;s PES Administrator talks about her experience of the walk:</strong> <div>&#160;</div> <img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="Mile 26 - Edinburgh Moonwalk 2010" align="left" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Mile-26.png" width="200" height="310" />&#8220;Mission accomplished!&#160; We all managed the whole 26.2 miles on Saturday night, though I personally had some doubts about myself on Saturday afternoon, having had 10 days off in roasting Hungary, spent mainly having fun with friends. It was probably not on the training plan we had received from the organisers?&#160; I did manage to do some walking whilst there, but it&#8217;s a bit different when it&#8217;s 30-35C in non-existent shade.&#160; Having done long distance walks in Spain I was mainly afraid of the weather and also of falling asleep.&#160; Luck was on our side regarding the weather and we made sure we kept each other awake, especially during the first half of the walk.&#160; Reaching 13 miles we had a lively conversation about the wonders of a nice hot bath and as everyone fell silent, I assumed it was not only me who was now dreaming about it.&#160; </div> <p>The worst parts of the walk were the toilet stops, because I had trouble getting my feet started again after being rested.&#160; Nick, although married, seemed to have absolutely no understanding of the hardship of being a woman and having to queue for ages for a portaloo! </p> <p>However once we started walking again, he was determined that we would overtake everyone who had passed us.&#160; I must admit at that moment he was not my most favourite person in Portobello as we strode along the beach prom and headed for home, though in hindsight I am rather thankful for Nick pushing us on; otherwise I could have simply given up or popped home, as we passed my flat on the route to the finish line.</p> <div>Arriving back to the Moonwalk Village people were cheering, it was emotional, but I managed it with dry eyes this time.&#160; It would be wonderful if our, in comparison ridiculously tiny sufferings of sore feet, could distract the pain and give a bit relief for the sufferers of breast cancer.&#8221;<br /></div> <div>Thank you to all followers of the Bright Purple Pap's, your financial donations were gratefully received and we'll keep our page open to allow people a chance to continue donating - we are considering a wee 'after-party' to raise even more money and to celebrate the success of the walk - we'll be in touch<br /><a href="http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/brightpurplepaps">http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/brightpurplepaps</a></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="The Bright Purple Paps" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/The-Team.png" width="385" height="206" /> </div> </div> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:54:36Andrew SteelSat, 19 Jun 2010 10:40:13Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:40:13http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Paps+do+the+Edinburgh+Moonwalk 52http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+picks+up+award+for+Team+of+the+Year+at+the+Scottish+Recruitment+Awards+2010 51On 10th June 2010, over 200 Scottish based professional recruiters gathered to celebrate the achievements of the industry over the last 12 months. While the recruitment industry has suffered hard in general, it has also sorted the “men from the boys” in a tough, competitive climate and there were still a number of success stories to celebrate.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:14:49 GMTBright Purple picks up award for Team of the Year at the Scottish Recruitment Awards 2010On 10th June 2010, over 200 Scottish based professional recruiters gathered to celebrate the achievements of the industry over the last 12 months. While the recruitment industry has suffered hard in general, it has also sorted the “men from the boys” in a tough, competitive climate and there were still a number of success stories to celebrate. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Scottish Recruitment Awards 2010 - Team of the Year" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Scottish-Recruitment-Awards-Team-of-the-Year-Winners.png" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> The dedicated Tesco Bank team at Bright Purple Resourcing won the Team of the Year Award. Having grown&#160; the original team from 2 people to 10 people over the last 12 months, excluding 3 key people who made a huge impact on the team but have since moved on to pastures new, the award was accepted on the evening by 3 team members, led to the stage by director, Jan Mutch<br /> &#160;<br /> Dee Tears, a senior member of the Bright Purple team commented, "A huge thanks has to go to all of our colleagues at Bright Purple, but especially to our Tesco Team Members who have all grafted hard and with huge amounts of determination and passion over the last year. It was a fantastic evening, with key Recruitment Companies celebrating loyalty to each other, while showing respect to their competitors.&#160; For myself it was a great honour to be present and able to accept the award on behalf of a fantastic team,&#160; most of which who were slogging away back in the office, whilst we were sipping champagne ,&#160; hopefully it'll be their turn next time.&#160; We have dedicated so much to making our partnership work with our client, so it was great to receive recognition from our industry."<br /></font> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Scottish Recruitment Awards - Bright Purple Tesco Team of the Year" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Team-of-the-Year.png" width="400" height="267" /> </div> </div> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:22:13Andrew SteelThu, 10 Jun 2010 10:14:49Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:14:49http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+picks+up+award+for+Team+of+the+Year+at+the+Scottish+Recruitment+Awards+2010 51http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Comment+on+Rising+Demand+for+Change+Managers+in+Scotland 50As Scotland's largest banks - RBS and Lloyds - go through significant restructuring as a result of the recession, change managers have been in demand for some time. However, as more companies seek to capitalise on the perceived upturn, the demand has surged again...Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:24:58 GMTBright Purple Comment on Rising Demand for Change Managers in ScotlandAs Scotland's largest banks - RBS and Lloyds - go through significant restructuring as a result of the recession, change managers have been in demand for some time. However, as more companies seek to capitalise on the perceived upturn, the demand has surged again... <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Recently asked to comment on the subject for financial&#160;careers and recruitment news publisher e-Financial Careers, Bright Purple's managing consultant for financial services - Mike Leeman - had this to say:<br /><br /> "Financial services firms in Scotland have been recruiting a lot of change managers, project managers and business analysts with change experience this year," Mike noted. <br /><br /> "Whereas previously this would have been about slashing costs, now it's more about integrating processes more efficiently to enhance profits for when the situation improves." </font> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Commenting on the finite nature of many of the contracts available to change managers, typically 6-9 months, Mike continued </font> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">"essentially, you're working as an internal consultant, stripping various processes down to their bare bones, and then rebuilding it in a more efficient way." </font> </p> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">It is, however, a relatively lucrative contract, with&#160;Mike&#160;pointing out&#160;that contractors can earn &#163;300 a day for business analyst positions, while those further up the food chain pay up to &#163;600 a day. <br /></font> <div>&#160;</div> <div>For the full article, visit <a href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-25778"><strong>e-Financial Careers Scotland</strong></a>.</div> </div> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:40:09Andrew SteelMon, 07 Jun 2010 12:24:58Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:24:58http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Comment+on+Rising+Demand+for+Change+Managers+in+Scotland 50http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Recognised+Scottish+Recruitment+Awards+2010+Finals 47The Scottish Recruitment Awards, now in their 4th year and created by Scottish Business Insider to recognise the industry's top achievers, showcase’s the outstanding achievements of recruitment companies from across the breadth of Scotland.Fri, 28 May 2010 16:42:24 GMTBright Purple Recognised Scottish Recruitment Awards 2010 FinalsThe Scottish Recruitment Awards, now in their 4th year and created by Scottish Business Insider to recognise the industry's top achievers, showcase’s the outstanding achievements of recruitment companies from across the breadth of Scotland. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="left"> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The awards, which are being held at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on June 10, 2010, recognise an industry whose financial returns significantly contribute to Scotland&#8217;s overall economy.</font> </div> <div align="left">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Scottish Recruitment Awards 2010" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Scottish-Recruitment-Awards.png" width="405" height="150" /> </div> <br /> 2009 was an exceptional year for Bright Purple and that success has been recognised by the recruitment industry in Scotland, with the company shortlisted in the&#160;<a href="http://www.quaydigitalscotland.co.uk/sites/events/a_dr_recruit/2010_finalists.html"><strong>Scottish Recruitment Awards 2010</strong></a> in four of the eight major award categories.<br /><br /> The categories where the company is recognised are as follows:</font> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Small /Medium Agency of the Year -&#160;&#160;Bright Purple Resourcing <br /> Recruitment Team of the Year&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;-&#160;&#160;Major Accounts Team<br /> Recruitment Leader of the Year&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; -&#160;&#160;Nick Price, Managing Director<br /> Newcomer consultant of the Year&#160; -&#160;&#160;Ryan Lynch</font> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Nick Price, Bright Purple&#8217;s MD was delighted by the recognition and commented, &#8220;It&#8217;s a fantastic boost for any company and its people to be recognised positively for the work they do, especially given the trading conditions we have all been working through in the last year. However I would also like to take time to recognise and compliment every member of our exceptional back office finance and administrative team, led by my FD, Alastair Maclean. The credit that falls on our high profile sales people is well deserved, but without this highly efficient back office function and their careful financial management, we wouldn&#8217;t be celebrating the success we are today.&#8221;</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">He continued, &#8220;I have the pleasure of working with some great people here at Bright Purple and it will be good to see if we can win one of these categories, so we can all share in the recognition together. We are up against some strong competition and in such a small, close knit industry, many of the leaders will know each other. I&#8217;d like to wish everyone in the finals of the awards the best of luck on the night.&#8221;<br /></font> </p> Fri, 28 May 2010 16:47:33Andrew SteelFri, 28 May 2010 16:42:24Thu, 28 May 2015 16:42:24http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Recognised+Scottish+Recruitment+Awards+2010+Finals 47http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Compete+in+the+ScotlandIS+Football+Tournament 48On Friday 21st May, ScotlandIS held their 5-a-side football tournament at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh and Bright Purple’s team headed along to compete.Fri, 21 May 2010 11:16:52 GMTBright Purple Compete in the ScotlandIS Football TournamentOn Friday 21st May, ScotlandIS held their 5-a-side football tournament at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh and Bright Purple’s team headed along to compete. <p>&#160;</p> <div>Teams from Peach Digital, Amor Group, Lumison, ScottishPower, Bright Purple, ScotlandIS, RBS, Conscia, Radiator and 9-20 Recruitment, took part in group stages.&#160; Unfortunately after all their hard efforts Bright Purple were put out before the semi finals. </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>The semi finals featured 9-20 Recruitment, along with last year's winners, ScottishPower, with the teams from ScotlandIS and RBS proving to be serious challengers.&#160; &#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> After a hard-fought final, ScotlandIS secured a 3-1 victory over tournament favourites ScottishPower to win the 2010 ScotlandIS 5-a-side football trophy.<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center"><img alt="Bright Purple 5 aside team" src="/Portals/0/Images/BrightPurpleFootballTeam.jpg" width="400" height="225" />&#160;</div>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:34:04SuperUser AccountFri, 21 May 2010 11:16:52Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:16:52http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Compete+in+the+ScotlandIS+Football+Tournament 48http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Documents/ScotlandISlogoThumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scots+take+on+the+rest+of+the+UKs+entrepreneurs+in+The+Pitch+2010 46On 8 July The Pitch is coming to Scotland, offering small businesses a chance to meet successful entrepreneurs and potentially win a prize package worth £50,000. The event will also deliver a unique one-day conference aimed at providing top-level advice and valuable insight from high profile business experts.Mon, 17 May 2010 10:09:03 GMTScots take on the rest of the UK's entrepreneurs in The Pitch 2010On 8 July The Pitch is coming to Scotland, offering small businesses a chance to meet successful entrepreneurs and potentially win a prize package worth £50,000. The event will also deliver a unique one-day conference aimed at providing top-level advice and valuable insight from high profile business experts. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="The Pitch 2010" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/The-Pitch-2010.png" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> The Edinburgh heat of this UK-wide competition gives entrepreneurs from around Scotland the chance to compete against each other and demonstrate the depth of Scottish business talent to the rest of the UK, pitching their business ideas to a panel of expert judges. <br /><br /> The Pitch 2010 is a serious business competition for people who are serious about their business. Visiting five UK cities over the summer, regional judging panels will meet hundreds of potential entrants, and hear business pitches from a handful of regional finalists, all hoping to win a place in the grand final in London in November.<br /><br /> Last year&#8217;s Scotland heat, held in Glasgow, saw Scottish entrepreneurs pitching to a panel of judges including Jennifer Cheyne, Edinburgh entrepreneur and star of Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire. The event was so successful that the competition organisers <a href="http://www.siftmedia.co.uk/"><strong>Sift Media</strong></a>, in partnership with Scottish recruiters <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></a>, decided to incorporate it into a one day conference, providing Scottish entrepreneurs with sound advice and information on how they can continue to grow and promote their business.<br /><br /> If you think you and your business have what it takes to win the Scottish competition, then battle it out with rivals from across the UK, download an application form today from <a href="http://www.thebusinessfactory.co.uk/pitch-2010">The Pitch 2010 Website</a> at http://www.thebusinessfactory.co.uk/pitch-2010<br /><br /> If you are interested in participating in the day as part of our audience, please call Nick Price, MD of <strong>Bright Purple</strong> on <strong>0131 473 7030</strong> or on mobile <strong>07711 331 543</strong>.<br /><br /><br /></font> </div> Mon, 17 May 2010 10:36:42Andrew SteelMon, 17 May 2010 10:09:03Sun, 17 May 2015 10:09:03http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scots+take+on+the+rest+of+the+UKs+entrepreneurs+in+The+Pitch+2010 46http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/The-Pitch-Scotland-thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scottish+Technology+Showcase+2010 45Bright Purple will be exhibiting at the first ever Scottish Technology Showcase 2010, on May 26th. Following the launch of “Enabling Technologies Strategy for Scotland”, the event builds on a proven record of success and widens its remit to incorporate a broader range of technologies, applicable to a wider audience across Scotland’s key industry sectors.Mon, 17 May 2010 09:58:32 GMTScottish Technology Showcase 2010Bright Purple will be exhibiting at the first ever Scottish Technology Showcase 2010, on May 26th. Following the launch of “Enabling Technologies Strategy for Scotland”, the event builds on a proven record of success and widens its remit to incorporate a broader range of technologies, applicable to a wider audience across Scotland’s key industry sectors. <div>The event will focus on four main themes: <strong>digital economy</strong>, <strong>low carbon economy</strong>, <strong>health innovation</strong> and <strong>high value manufacturing</strong>. The common denominator is technology, which has multi industry application.<br /><br /> Over one day, up to 100 companies will showcase the best of Scottish industrial capability in technology to a combined domestic and international audience of over 750 delegates.&#160; The event will also deliver the opportunity to get an insight into the capability and technology being developed in Scotland&#8217;s Universities through the collaborative Research Pools that have been established with the support of the Scottish Funding council.<br /><br /> Key note speakers will include BAE Systems, Microsoft and CISCO.<br /><br /> The ability for any global economy to attract and retain top talent in its industries when it is growing is one of the key factors to realizing success. <strong><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></a></strong>, are one of Scotland&#8217;s largest independent recruitment specialists in the&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/IT/tabid/121/Default.aspx"><strong>technology</strong></a> and&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Finance/tabid/120/Default.aspx"><strong>financial services sector</strong></a> and well placed to understand the needs of these companies, having been providing services to an International client base since 1995.<br /><br /> Why not come and talk with us on <strong>Stand B4</strong> in the <strong>Digital Industries Zone</strong>, whether you are looking for a career move or thinking about how you secure the right talent for your organisation, when skilled technology resources are once again in demand. We look forward to meeting and speaking with you on the 26th May in Glasgow.<br /><br /><br /><strong>This event is FREE to attend, link </strong><a href="http://www.scottishtechnologyshowcase.com/"><strong>http://www.scottishtechnologyshowcase.com/</strong></a><br /><div>&#160;</div><div>&#160;</div></div> Mon, 17 May 2010 10:06:43Andrew SteelMon, 17 May 2010 09:58:32Sun, 17 May 2015 09:58:32http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Scottish+Technology+Showcase+2010 45http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Join+Bike2Work+Scheme 42Bright Purple is now involved in the Bike to Work scheme which allows employees to save up to 50% on bicycles and equipment. This is made possible by the Government's Green Transport Plan which not only aims to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles but also make cycling to work a cost-effective option for employees.Wed, 05 May 2010 12:42:05 GMTBright Purple Join Bike2Work SchemeBright Purple is now involved in the Bike to Work scheme which allows employees to save up to 50% on bicycles and equipment. This is made possible by the Government's Green Transport Plan which not only aims to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles but also make cycling to work a cost-effective option for employees. <p>Steven Tierney, the first Bright Purple employee to take advantage of the scheme comments &#8216;The bike to work scheme is a great idea that allows people the opportunity to buy a decent bike to use to travel to and from work. This is also an opportunity for free exercise and of course with it being tax free it's a lot cheaper than buying a bike in a shop. So it&#8217;s a win win situation&#8217;.</p> <div style="text-align: left"> <img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="3" alt="Bike2Work Scheme" align="right" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Bike-to-work.png" width="200" height="303" />Chris Murphy has also signed up to the scheme and is currently waiting on his bike to be delivered, many more staff are looking forward to cycling to work this summer, weather permitting!</div> <div style="text-align: left">&#160;<br /></div> <div style="text-align: left">Nick Price, Managing Director &#8221;We seem to have an Edinburgh office full of keen health enthusiast&#8217;s and as a business, Bright Purple are keen to support those staff that want to look after themselves and the environment. The company is involved in various recycling projects within the office, Bright Purple are also keen participants and proud supporters of the <span style="font-weight: bold">Edinburgh BID scheme</span> (http://www.essentialedinburgh.co.uk/), where we are investing extra taxes along with other local businesses and Essential Edinburgh, to provide a better Edinburgh for business, tourists and our local population.&#8221;</div> <div style="text-align: left"> <br /> <strong>Employee benefits</strong> <br /> &#8226;&#160;Save up to 50% on the cost of a new bike and equipment<br /> &#8226;&#160;Cost is spread over 12 monthly interest free payments<br /> &#8226;&#160;Save money on travelling costs<br /> &#8226;&#160;After sales service from chosen bike shops<br /> &#8226;&#160;Reduce your carbon footprint<br /> &#8226;&#160;Lose weight and tone up <br /> &#8226;&#160;Improve your general health and well-being<br /> &#8226;&#160;Improve mental health and help reduce stress levels<br /> &#8226;&#160;Look good, feel great, save money and help save the planet</div> <div style="text-align: left"> <p> <strong>Employer benefits</strong> <br /> &#8226;&#160;Savings on employers NI contributions (up to 12%)<br /> &#8226;&#160;Attractive benefit for employees<br /> &#8226;&#160;Reduce your business carbon footprint<br /> &#8226;&#160;Staff are fitter, healthier and more productive<br /> &#8226;&#160;Healthy staff are less likely to be absent through stress or illness<br /> &#8226;&#160;We administer the scheme for you at no cost to your company<br /> &#8226;&#160;Cycling to work reduces congestion and demand for parking<br /> &#8226;&#160;Your company will be registered with Green Achiever and will be listed in the Green Achiever Business Directory</p> </div> Wed, 05 May 2010 13:00:46Andrew SteelWed, 05 May 2010 12:42:05Tue, 05 May 2015 12:42:05http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Join+Bike2Work+Scheme 42http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/bike2work-thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=JP+Morgan+IT+Spending+Spree+Is+Good+For+Scotland 41Bright Purple MD Nick Price was recently asked to comment on the impact investment bank JP Morgan's renewed spending on IT will have on the IT recruitment industry in Scotland...Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:32:52 GMTJP Morgan IT Spending Spree Is Good For ScotlandBright Purple MD Nick Price was recently asked to comment on the impact investment bank JP Morgan's renewed spending on IT will have on the IT recruitment industry in Scotland... <p>&#160;</p> <div style="text-align: left;">JP Morgan has been on a $1billion IT spending spree in order to continue to increase it's investment banking market share, adding more IT staff to it's veritable legion of technologists and Scotland, in particular Glasgow, has and will continue to benefit.<br /> &#160;<br /><div>With their European Technology Centre based in Glasgow already employing over 800 staff, JP Morgan are looking to increase this by hiring further development and technical staff. However, JPM aren't alone in wanting to increase IT spend this year as Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Odyssey Technologies are all looking to recruit technical staff north of the border.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>Speaking on the subject of how these rolls will be filled, Bright Purple's Nick Price noted that "During the downturn, people either relocated out of Scotland to find a new position or left the industry altogether. Finding people to fill these jobs will be a challenge down the line."</div><div>&#160;</div><div>To read the full article, visit <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_ITEM/newsItemId-25028">eFinancial Careers Scotland</a>.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>&#160;</div><div></div></div> Wed, 05 May 2010 12:40:15Andrew SteelFri, 30 Apr 2010 12:32:52Tue, 05 May 2015 12:32:52http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=JP+Morgan+IT+Spending+Spree+Is+Good+For+Scotland 41http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Scottish+Financial+Services+Professionals+Emerging+From+The+Gloom 40With job opportunities increasing after a tough 2009, many financial services recruiters are now faced with the challenge of convincing candidates to make the move from the security of their current position to bigger and better things.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:22:45 GMTScottish Financial Services Professionals Emerging From The GloomWith job opportunities increasing after a tough 2009, many financial services recruiters are now faced with the challenge of convincing candidates to make the move from the security of their current position to bigger and better things. <div>&#160;</div> <div>Bright Purple's Mike Leeman, head of <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Finance/tabid/120/Default.aspx"><strong>Financial Services Recruitment</strong></a>, was asked recently to comment on the issue of finding candidates to fill the increased volume of Financial Services roles by eFinancial Careers Scotland.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>In his response, Mike noted that, while things are definitely moving again in the financial sector in Scotland, new opportunities in the banking sector tend to lie in the areas of risk and compliance as a result of recession driver regulatory reforms.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Focusing on this area, Mike pointed out that candidates are now in a relatively privelaged position "The biggest issue we're facing is the speed of response from clients," he says. "Candidates often have multiple job offers, but some firms still think they can wait two or three weeks before making an offer. This may have been the case last year, but it's no longer possible to stall for so long."</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>For the full article, visit <a href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-24886"><strong>eFinancial Careers Scotland</strong></a>.</div> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:48:51Andrew SteelMon, 19 Apr 2010 11:22:45Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:22:45http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Scottish+Financial+Services+Professionals+Emerging+From+The+Gloom 40http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Retain+Investors+In+People+Status 39Following their recent audit, Bright Purple has once again retained the accreditation as 'Investors in People' in 2010.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:19:20 GMTBright Purple Retain Investors In People StatusFollowing their recent audit, Bright Purple has once again retained the accreditation as 'Investors in People' in 2010. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - Investors In People" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Investors in People banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> As a company well aware of the value of their people,&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a> are pleased to again receive accreditation as "Investors in People" for 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/About/OurPeople/JanMutch/tabid/78/Default.aspx">Jan Mutch</a>, Bright Purple's operations director commented on the recognition, "In the midst of a severe global economic downturn, its satisfying that here at Bright Purple we recognise the importance of our key asset, our own people and we have continued to invest in them and even while we continue to strengthening the team, that investment hasn't stopped."<br /> &#160;<br /> Mutch is convinced that "Bright Purple has a duty as an employer to help develop it's people and with many of our staff maybe joining us from University or after a short career, it's important that we look at helping them build a career here." She goes on to say that "Our commitment to them has helped build a strong bond of trust between management and employees and we hope to expand our commitment by launching the Bright Purple Academy in 2010."<br /> &#160;<br /> Bright Purple have already seen skills shortages hit the clients they are servicing in technology and finance, but now it is felt that finding the right type of experienced people to carry the Bright Purple brand forward in the years ahead is also getting tougher. So the development of a school for recruiters within Bright Purple is being considered, as the company is looking at major expansion in the next few years and knows that to do so it will need to develop it's own quality people, who themselves will be the leaders of the future.<br /> &#160;<br /> The IIP Accreditation threw out some interesting positives about the company, such as: -<br /><br /></font> </div> <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="400"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="font-size: 9pt"> <p>&#8226;&#160; <strong>Leadership</strong> and management style from the top is Open, Honest &amp; Supportive.<br /><br /> &#8226;&#160;<strong>Team Culture</strong> &#8211; excellent team spirit with a willingness to share knowledge and skills.<br /><br /> &#8226;&#160;<strong>Good understanding</strong> of the objectives and KPI&#8217;s.<br /><br /> &#8226;&#160;<strong>Willingness</strong> to move people internally to improve the standard of performance.<br /><br /> &#8226;&#160;<strong>Ideas</strong> and suggestions of all are listened to.<br /><br /> &#8226;&#160;<strong>Very strong</strong> recognition of contribution by all</p> </td> <td> <img border="0" alt="Jan Mutch - Bright Purple Resourcing Operations Director" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Jan M IIP story.jpg" width="123" height="192" /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Mutch suggested, "we are not the largest agency in the market, but maybe that's an advantage, because we really do have strong working relationships between management and our staff." <br /><br /> Mutch closed by saying, "our people always know that if they feel they have something to teach others, we are all interested in learning and so we encourage everyone to throw their ideas in to the pot. 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With a better work-life balance, the vibrancy of our cities coupled with the immediacy of some of the most beautiful outdoor scenery in the world Scotland will continue to attract some of the world&#8217;s top talent. We look forward to working with them.&#8217;<br />Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:40:22Andrew SteelTue, 23 Feb 2010 14:32:35Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:32:35http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Scotland+Now+UKs+Top+Destination+For+Finance+Job+Candidates 32http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Scot Finance thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Growing+Pains++is+HR+a+Necessary+Evil+or+a+Strategic+Partner++Bright+Purple+event+for+Tech+Companies 31<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></font></a> are organising an event on the 18th of February, 5pm at our Edinburgh office aimed at early and mid stage technology companies - “Growing pains – is HR a necessary evil or a strategic partner?”Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:32:50 GMTGrowing Pains - is HR a Necessary Evil or a Strategic Partner? - Bright Purple event for Tech Companies<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></font></a> are organising an event on the 18th of February, 5pm at our Edinburgh office aimed at early and mid stage technology companies - “Growing pains – is HR a necessary evil or a strategic partner?” <br /> The event&#160;will be led by <strong>Gaelle Ciriego</strong> from <strong>Ipso Facto</strong>. If interested, please email Russell to book a place: <a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#114;&#117;&#115;&#115;&#101;&#108;&#108;&#46;&#107;&#101;&#110;&#110;&#101;&#100;&#121;&#64;&#98;&#114;&#105;&#103;&#104;&#116;&#112;&#117;&#114;&#112;&#108;&#101;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#46;&#117;&#107;"><strong>russell.kennedy@brightpurple.co.uk</strong></a><br /><br /> High-tech start-ups and fast growing businesses typically experience a much stronger business pressure for early and rapid organizational growth than almost any other sector. This is largely due to the need &#8211; real or perceived &#8211; to exploit a small technological lead over competitors or to address a narrow market window. But many such organizations are disproportionately staffed with technology personnel, skilled in the company&#8217;s particular technical domain, but often lacking the sufficient balance of marketing, sales and other skills.<br /><br /> As a result, many of these organisations experience significant growing pains and fail to convert greater organizational size to step-change increases in revenue. The event will look at these issues and provide actionable advice to assist technology companies who find themselves in a similar position. <div>&#160;</div><div>&#160;</div><div><strong>Growing Pains - Is HR a Necessary Evil or a Strategic Partner?</strong></div><div>Thursday 18th February</div><div>5pm</div><div>&#160;</div><div><strong>Bright Purple Resourcing</strong></div><div>4th Floor,</div><div>Eagle Building</div><div>19 Rose Street</div><div>Edinburgh</div><div>EH2 2PR</div><div>&#160;</div><div><strong>Email </strong><a href="mailto:&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;&#114;&#117;&#115;&#115;&#101;&#108;&#108;&#46;&#107;&#101;&#110;&#110;&#101;&#100;&#121;&#64;&#98;&#114;&#105;&#103;&#104;&#116;&#112;&#117;&#114;&#112;&#108;&#101;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#46;&#117;&#107;"><strong>russell.kennedy@brightpurple.co.uk</strong></a><strong> to book a place.</strong></div><div>&#160;</div><div>&#160;</div>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:46:35Andrew SteelFri, 12 Feb 2010 14:32:50Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:32:50http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Growing+Pains++is+HR+a+Necessary+Evil+or+a+Strategic+Partner++Bright+Purple+event+for+Tech+Companies 31http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Growing pains thumb 2.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Silver+Linings++Why+IT+Service+Management+Matters 30Gillian Law from the Digital Systems Knowledge Transfer Network provides her account of a presentation by Kevin Holland Programme Lead for Service Quality Improvement withing the NHS Connecting for Health team, on why IT service management is his specialism...Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:17 GMTSilver Linings - Why IT Service Management MattersGillian Law from the Digital Systems Knowledge Transfer Network provides her account of a presentation by Kevin Holland Programme Lead for Service Quality Improvement withing the NHS Connecting for Health team, on why IT service management is his specialism... <div> <br /> <strong> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - IT and Financial Services Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BRP Office banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Article By </strong> <a href="glaw@nesc.ac.uk"> <strong>Gillian Law</strong> </a> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <em>&#8220;I&#8217;ve looked at clouds from both sides now...&#8221;</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Kevin Holland is a great one for the cheesy quote, often punctuating his presentations with humorous connections to make people laugh and remember the key points.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>But Holland, Programme Lead for Service Quality Improvement within the NHS Connecting for Health team, and chair of the service management architecture domain for the UK Public Sector, cracks his jokes while making some serious points about how IT Service Management really needs to get its act together and think about how to manage the latest technology paradigms.</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;IT service management is my specialism &#8211; I&#8217;m a bit of a visionary, and have a reputation for making people think!&#8221;</em> Holland says.</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;And what I&#8217;m trying to do is open people&#8217;s eyes to what&#8217;s going to be involved as we start to use cloud computing. In particular, the reasons why you can&#8217;t afford to leave service management involvement until just before things are about to go live, as so often happens.&#8221;</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>The service management team really needs to be involved from very early on in any project, when the service is being designed.&#160; If you leave the involvement until final testing, then it will be too late to change anything that needs changing for a quality live service.</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;You need to think about how you&#8217;ll run and manage it right from the start. CIOs tend to think service management just runs the helpdesk. And to be honest, that&#8217;s because that&#8217;s all a lot of service management teams do.&#160; But there is so much more to IT service management. The other issue here is that service management don&#8217;t sell themselves well and don&#8217;t insist on getting involved early,&#8221;</em> Holland says.</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div>Without good management, a <em>&#8220;technological marvel can turn into a service disaster &#8211; just look at the Hadron Collider! Recently they had a major cooling plant outage, and it turned out to have been caused by a bit of crusty bread supposedly dropped by a passing bird. Now, the technology designers designed a nice technical design, but it turned out not to be fit for live service.&#160; If you&#8217;d asked service management, by their very nature they would consider risks to service, and think, &#8216;hmm, what could go wrong here? 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They also need tools to perform housekeeping and manage upgrades consistently across their distributed environment whilst maintaining service.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <em>&#160;&#8220;Also, what levels of service can you really, actually achieve with your cloud? What are you selling to customers? Do you offer any guarantees &#8211; and if so, can you actually meet them?"</em> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;In this distributed environment, how will you find faults, how will you manage your capacity - you will need to invest in diagnostic tools. You also have to design resilience in and test that it works&#160; &#8211; don&#8217;t assume it&#8217;s there just because the technicians say so.&#8221;</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>From the customer&#8217;s perspective, service management needs to think in terms of buying and managing services rather than technology: that&#8217;s a huge shift, Holland says.</div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;They shouldn&#8217;t have to know about the technology at all. That&#8217;s a huge cultural change and it needs to be addressed if cloud&#8217;s going to take off. You don&#8217;t quiz the power company about the spec of the capacitors in their power plants, you just want to know about the service they&#8217;ll provide.&#160; Service management&#8217;s job is to manage the supplier to provide the services that have been bought."</em> </div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div>Service management teams will need to work with the business to develop strategies for buying services. Which services are suitable for the cloud, and which aren&#8217;t?&#160; Email?&#160; Storage? What level of risk is your organisation prepared to take?&#160; And do you really know what you&#8217;re buying and who you&#8217;re buying it from?</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <em>&#8220;This is where service management can play very strongly,&#8221; Holland says. &#8220;Matching service level requirements to service capabilities, being very specific about what&#8217;s wanted and all the important details:&#160; for example, who does a user call when it breaks &#8211; Google?! That&#8217;s not going to work for either the customer of the supplier.&#8221;</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <em>&#8220;Cloud is also the biggest threat to the future of service management &#8211; if your business users can buy services straight out of the cloud from their desktop,&#160; then why do they need to engage&#160; IT, or service management, at all?&#160; They DO need to, but unless service management make the required change in mindset and culture, they will get bypassed and die.&#8221;</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;<em>&#8220;For all this to work&#8221;</em>, Holland says, <em>&#8220;we need a &#8216;toolset integration standard&#8217; for service management &#8211; a standard way of specifying and reporting incidents and making routine requests between organisations.&#160; There isn&#8217;t such a standard at the moment, but complex clouds will not be able to operate effectively without one.&#8221;</em></div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <div> <em>&#8220;I&#8217;d also like to see a comparison engine for accredited services, to allow companies to choose wisely. It should offer capabilities, ratings, and prices. And to do that, you need to describe services in a standard way. Cloud brings this more to the fore because all the services are being offered &#8216;as is&#8217;, rather than specified by each customer."</em> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <em>&#8220;If service management teams step up to the mark on this, they&#8217;ll prove their worth. Otherwise, they&#8217;ll be seen as no use to &#8216;man nor beast&#8217;. And I can predict now that there&#8217;ll be some spectacular failures, where customers buy something that doesn&#8217;t work as expected.&#160; The supplier will go bust, they won&#8217;t be able to get their data... it&#8217;s bound to happen,&#8221;</em> he says.&#160; <em>&#8220;I also predict we will see some sharp selling practices for cloud services;&#160; &#8216;65% off all storage, offer ends Thursday&#8230;."</em></div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> </div> <em>&#8220;Hence you need to go into the cloud marketplace with eyes open, and brain engaged!&#8221;<br /></em> <br /> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">This article is produced by </span> <a style="font-weight: bold" href="http://lat.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_portal/site/lat/">Digital Systems</a> <span style="font-style: italic">. Its publication does not imply any endorsement by </span> <span style="font-weight: bold">Digital Systems</span> <span style="font-style: italic">of the products or services referenced within it.</span> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:30Andrew SteelWed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:17Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:25:17http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Silver+Linings++Why+IT+Service+Management+Matters 30http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Gillian Law.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Risk+and+Compliance++Stricter+FSA+Regulation+Creating+New+Opportunities 27Bright Purple's Mike Leeman was recently asked to provide comment on the effect the FSA's increasingly heavy-handed approach to financial regulation is having on the job market in the Financial Services sector for eFinancial Carreers Scotland.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:12:38 GMTRisk and Compliance - Stricter FSA Regulation Creating New OpportunitiesBright Purple's Mike Leeman was recently asked to provide comment on the effect the FSA's increasingly heavy-handed approach to financial regulation is having on the job market in the Financial Services sector for eFinancial Carreers Scotland. <div> <strong>[Original Article by Paul Clarke&#160;from <a href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-21472">eFinancial Careers Scotland</a>]</strong> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Scottish fund manager Martin Currie's appointment of Brendan Bryce as global head of advisory compliance reveals a rare thing in the financial services industry north of the border these days &#8211; a quietly booming sector. <br /><br /> Bryce joins the risk and compliance team of Martin Currie from PricewaterhouseCoopers, after what we understand to be a long search for the role &#8211; sources tell us it's been looking for two years. <br /><br /> We understand that Aegon, Standard Life and Tesco Personal Finance have also been active recruiters in the risk and compliance space. <br /><br /> Mike Leeman, senior consultant financial services at recruiters <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></a>, says the increasingly heavy handed approach by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), combined with more regulatory requirements, means a surge in demand for risk, compliance and regulation professionals. <br /><br /> "It&#8217;s a big area of focus, and fund managers, banks and professional services firms are all looking to hire," he says. "There's still a fairly small pool of talent in Scotland, so the search often extends to London, or attempting to lure Scots back north of the border." <br /><br /> Sadly, this has yet to transfer to salaries. Most firms are sticking with rates at around &#163;30-40k at the lower level and &#163;80-100k for head of functions, says Leeman. <br /><br /> Richard Fletcher, director of headhunters Fletcher Jones, says it's also buoyant at the senior end. <br /><br /> "Clearly, more importance has been placed on this recently within both fund management firms and banks," he says. "We're seeing a combination of external recruitment and internal re-shuffling, and it remains a relatively scarce skill-set in Scotland."<br /></div> </div> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:22:10Andrew SteelFri, 05 Feb 2010 16:12:38Thu, 05 Feb 2015 16:12:38http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Risk+and+Compliance++Stricter+FSA+Regulation+Creating+New+Opportunities 27http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BrightPurple thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Out+Of+Recession+Into+Employment++REC+Predicts+Job+Market+Boost 26As the UK moves out of the recession, many are predicting a rise in employment opportunities, including those in Scotland's financial sector...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:55:24 GMTOut Of Recession, Into Employment - REC Predicts Job Market BoostAs the UK moves out of the recession, many are predicting a rise in employment opportunities, including those in Scotland's financial sector... <div>&#160;</div> <p> </p> <div align="center"> <img alt="Rise in Job Vacancies in Scottish Financial Sector as UK Emerges From Recession" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Out of Recession banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <div>&#160; <br /></div> <div>With the country now officially out of recession according to figures published this week, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rec.uk.com/press/news/926">Recruitment and Employment Confederation</a> (REC) are predicting that the beginning of recovery could further boost employer confidence and accelerate the already increasing demand for both temporary and permanent staff.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>The latest REC JobsOutlook survey showed clear signs that employer confidence is already of the rise as one in five businesses surveyed plan to increase the size of their permanent workforce over the coming year, while 90% confirmed that they plan now further job cuts in 2010.<br /></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>The figures come on the back of a recent report which suggests that permanent staff placements are growing at their fastest rate in the past 18 months, while temporary placements are rising at the sharpest rate in over 30 months.</div> &#160;<br /><div>The figures support predictions for employment in Scotland's financial sector in 2010, which is expecting redundancy rates to drop dramatically and many firms to add staff.</div><div>&#160;</div><div>This time last year, job vacancies in Scotland's financial sector were down by more than 90% on the previous year. 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Commenting alongside a number of other respected financial services recruiters, Mike discussed&#160;job opportunities in the area of risk and compliance.</p> </font> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <em>"We've seen demand from retail banks, investment managers and wealth managers for risk professionals this year, and I think it will be a winner again in 2010," says Mike Leeman, senior consultant, financial services at Bright Purple Resourcing in Edinburgh.</em> <div>&#160;</div> <div>For the full article, "<font color="#000000" face="Arial"><a href="http://news.scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-22853"><font color="#000000" face="Arial">Possible Scottish financial services job opportunities in 2010</font></a></font>", visit the <a href="http://scotland.efinancialcareers.co.uk/">eFinancial Careers website</a>.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> </font> </div> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:24:12Andrew SteelMon, 18 Jan 2010 10:09:27Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:09:27http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Scottish+Financial+Services+Job+Opportunities+in+2010 24http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Scot Finance jobs 2010 thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=2009+Ends+With+Job+Offer+Increases+In+Financial+Sector 232009 ended on a high for Financial Services candidates with figures showing a 2% increase in job offers from the previous month. However many will face challenging times in 2010 as competition for places continues to be high and drive down contractor rates and salaries.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:26:22 GMT2009 Ends With Job Offer Increases In Financial Sector2009 ended on a high for Financial Services candidates with figures showing a 2% increase in job offers from the previous month. 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However, Investment managers did not contribute to the increases as job offers to the sector decreased by 15%. <br /><br /> A number of job gains were also recorded in the IT contractor market, signalling the re-starting of IT projects that had fallen by the wayside as a result of cost cutting measures due to the recession. However, the daily rates available to contractors have been slashed due to the increased volume of job applicants and the limited number of positions available.<br /><br /> In spite of this recent good news to end the year, 2010 could prove challenging with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation forecasting that UK unemployment will increase to a rate of 9.3% in 2010 and to 9.5% the year after.</div> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:50:06Andrew SteelMon, 04 Jan 2010 16:26:22Sun, 04 Jan 2015 16:26:22http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=2009+Ends+With+Job+Offer+Increases+In+Financial+Sector 23http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Tighter+Financial+Regulation+Creates+Opportunity+For+Quality+Recruiters 22Presenting at the launch of the new Recruitment and Employment Confederation's accounting and financial services group, chairman Bill Haynes displayed optimism at the implications of tougher regulation of financial services for recruiters.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:37:33 GMTTighter Financial Regulation Creates Opportunity For Quality RecruitersPresenting at the launch of the new Recruitment and Employment Confederation's accounting and financial services group, chairman Bill Haynes displayed optimism at the implications of tougher regulation of financial services for recruiters. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - Financial Services Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Fish banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The impact of the global financial crisis, coupled with the subsequent tighter regulation of financial services will present recruiters with both challenges and significant opportunities as a result claims <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Bill Haynes, chairman of the new Recruitment and Employment Confederation&#8217;s accounting and financial services group</font>.</font> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Speaking at the&#160;REC&#8217;s new group launch in London last week, Haynes&#160;told recruiters that the sector had undergone &#8220;a huge amount of change&#8221;.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The landscape of financial regulation has changed dramatically, he said, from a once relatively light touch environment to one of &#8220;more discipline, more rigour and more scrutiny&#8221;.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Haynes, also chief executive of recruiter Verridian,&#160;noted the fact&#160;that, while this makes life &#8220;more demanding&#8221; for recruiters, it also provides opportunities for those who meet high quality standards.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Martin Tuckwell, a former City regulator, told the audience of finance recruiters that the prospect of more rigorous and more intrusive regulation by the Financial Services Authority had important implications for recruiters.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Among these were:</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8226; a smaller pool of talent as staff aged over 50 decided that the new regime, including the requirement for higher qualifications, &#8220;wasn&#8217;t worth the hassle&#8221;</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8226; a return of large-scale sales staff forces within financial services as remuneration moved away from commission to payment for advice</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8226; many more compliance staff</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8226; fewer independent financial advisers, with those remaining concentrating on higher value clients</font> </p> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Tuckwell said that the new regulatory environment was a great opportunity for recruiters. &#8220;The regulator needs to ensure that high standards in terms of qualifications, candidates and ethics are met. Your role in driving those standards, and finding the right person for the right job, has never been more in demand.&#8221;<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>From </em></strong><a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/tougher-regulations-mean-more-demand-for-quality-recruiters/1003654.article"><strong><em>Recruiter</em></strong></a><br /></font> </div> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:53:25Andrew SteelTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:37:33Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:37:33http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Tighter+Financial+Regulation+Creates+Opportunity+For+Quality+Recruiters 22http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=IT+Skill+Shortage+May+Hurt+Financial+Sectors+Recovery 21Financial organisations forced to cut costs on key skills and personel to cope with the recession must now act quickly to replace the short-fall in skilled IT professionals.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:16:05 GMTIT Skill Shortage May Hurt Financial Sector's RecoveryFinancial organisations forced to cut costs on key skills and personel to cope with the recession must now act quickly to replace the short-fall in skilled IT professionals. <div> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - IT Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/IT Recruitment banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>A serious lack in skilled and available IT professionals, coupled with a reluctance to invest in adequately training workers for recovery could hurt financial firms emerging from the damage wrought by the recession.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Recent research conducted by Parity shows that 49% of financial organisations claim they aren't worried about how they will re-skill and resource their IT team, and a further 34% have not begun planning yet. However, 39% predict that a lack of skilled people will impact upon their chances of success, with 48% having encountered difficulties when recruiting new staff in the past.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Finally, the research adds that 82% expect it to be difficult to find the right people, while 18% expect to settle for candidates with an incomplete skill set.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>As ever, the speed with which companies can react and bring in the right skilled people will be a major determining factor in how quickly their organisation can successfully emerge from the recession. While financial organisations have been quick to cut costs in order to deal with the downturn, the resulting loss of key people and skills must be replaced by reacting quickly to bring in the resources needed to cope with the resurgent demand for their products and services as the economic situation recovers.</div> <div>&#160;</div> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:05Andrew SteelTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:16:05Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:16:05http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=IT+Skill+Shortage+May+Hurt+Financial+Sectors+Recovery 21http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Never+Mind+Byte+Night++What+About+Biting+Cold+Night 28Bright Purple MD, Nick Price gives his first-hand account of one night from hell in aid of charityTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:20:51 GMTNever Mind Byte Night - What About "Biting Cold" Night!Bright Purple MD, Nick Price gives his first-hand account of one night from hell in aid of charity <div>&#160;</div> <div>Well what a night it was! Anyone who thinks that people living on the street might be "<em>at it</em>" in certain cases (I was one who might of pre-judged from time to time), should try a Byte Night out!<br /> &#160;<br /> Total respect from my team to anyone forced to live on the streets of the UK, young or old, because this one night turned into one of the hardest experiences of my life to date - in fact harder than the 4 days I spent at altitude walking 4 Alpine glaciers - hand on heart!<br /><br /><strong>And So It Begins!<br /></strong><br /> After a bowl of warm chilli, we&#160;ventured out of the <strong>Scottish Parliament</strong> around 10pm to take up our places in <strong>Holyrood Park in Edinburgh</strong>, only to be met by rain and wind as soon as we stepped out of the door - great start. After some banter and an auction inside a small marquee, during which&#160;we met the <strong>beautiful STV weather girl Jean Johansson</strong>, it was out in to the field of battle. Off we trudged miserably with our ground sheets and sleeping bags in hand and of course the most essential item, our orange survival bags. Over 100 hardy souls decided to take up the challenge in Edinburgh, how many in the South I wonder, hundreds?<br /><br /></div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Byte Night - Nick Price and STV Weathergirl Jean Johansson" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick and STV weather girl Jean Johansson.jpg" width="405" height="246" /> <div>Nick with STV weathergirl Jean Johansson</div> </div> <div> <br /> Spirits were high amongst the&#160;<strong style="color: #800080"><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a> Noses</strong> (our team name!), but maybe that was because the spirits that were drunk to battle the cold were taking affect? Everyone was suitably relaxed and&#160;the patter was good&#160;and then the wind started to drive in and it was only midnight. Dee decided to sing, it started with<strong> 'Stary Stary Night'</strong> and actually it was the same song for an hour -&#160; she can be really annoying (but a real star at the same time)! The rain started to fall even heavier and we tried to jockey for positions on the groundsheet - old boy Nick, wisest of the crew, found his strategy had worked and found the middle of the sheet, flanked by Ryan and Claire - natural wind and rain breakers! Mike was snuggled up, cozy in his bag and with his Rick Astley haircut still intact! Dee, well she was still wandering around in her own little world, still singing and annoying everyone who was trying to get what little sleep they could.<br /><br /><strong>3am</strong><br /><br /> We were hit by absolutely driving, torrential rain and the wind was whistling through our flimsy survival bags. Dee told us she needed the bathroom 'again' and Ryan still suffering from jet lag, having just returned from a wedding in Chicago, was trying to keep his eyes shut. However Dee, who decided against sleeping in her sleeping bag, wanted to cuddle in with him - Dee I don't think you realised Ryan's bag was made for just one?<br /><br /> Puddles were now forming fast all around us as the rain continued to fall and one thing you notice when&#160;sleeping rough is how noisy it is! Bags rustling, people talking, singing and laughing, snoring, cars passing at a distance, everything just seemed even more noisy. Why is that?<br /> &#160;<br /><strong>5am</strong><br /><br /> The rain was now pounding our position and if we had been in the trenches fighting, we'd have evacuated our post by then, and as expected, that's when there were rumblings of discontent in the Noses camp! Dee still needed the bathroom and now really needed to go! After whining for a few more minutes, Dee raised herself off the groundsheet &#8211; rain sodden and headed off. I turned to put my umbrella up, to see Claire now laying off the groundsheet and on the flooded grass- with her head and hat (Steve Tierney's) in a large puddle of water. I thought, <strong>wow she might actually drown</strong>, but then I thought "tough, I&#8217;m too cozy in my own bag &#8211; well as cozy as I could be."</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Byte Night - Nick's Not Moving!" src="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nicks not moving.jpg" width="405" height="246" /> <div>Nick's not moving!</div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>You'll be happy to hear <strong>she didn't drown</strong>, she did in fact give us all a fit of giggles and as we all realised that the groundsheet was now flooded, we couldn't stop giggling - tiredness maybe? We were all getting wetter the more the rain fell and nothing was going to stop it. Everything was now funny and it didn't even matter when we eventually found Dee's mobile phone laying some way away from us and soaking - that seemed funny as well.<br /> &#160;<br /><strong>Now it became a battle of the strongest, or daftest, to see who'd stay the course and be the&#160;last man or woman standing!</strong><br /> &#160;<br /><strong>5:30 am</strong><br /><br /> Now 5:30am.......first off the sheet was Dee, bathroom bound and then Ryan followed, looking shattered. Claire after nearly drowning decided enough was enough. "I'm cold" she exclaimed....as she tried to release herself from her survival bag and 3 times falling backwards in to the puddles. Eventually she managed to drag herself and her gear off towards the marquee in the distance to try and warm up.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Byte Night - Sanctuary!" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Sanctuary.jpg" width="405" height="246" /> <div>Sanctuary from the rain at 5am in Edinburgh</div> </div> <div> <br /> So it was down to Mike and me, but Mike soon gave up and after a lame excuse about needing the bathroom, it was the old man of the team left laying in his bag and starting to feel soaked? That was because as soon as everyone got up the puddles on the ground sheet started to relocate and I found that now my shoulders were in the water - my jacket was fast becoming a sponge! While still trying to tough it out, I got a visit from Claire, who asked me, <strong>"why aren't we going home?&#8221;</strong><br /><br /> I lifted my head, rain still falling and looked around the field, people were now getting up and moving about, so it was my turn to vacate the premises. I got out of my bag and stepped in to my Merrills, only to find I was now standing in a giant puddle - feet now wet through................. And it was&#160;still raining.<br /><br /> We packed up, the team had a coffee and a bun and we said our goodbyes. Made our way to the car park some distance off and all slumped in to the car - putting the heating to full blast and cranking up the sounds of Madness, Baggy Trousers... it's was nearly 7am.</div> <div> <br /> &#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Byte Night - Ryan and Mike The Morning After" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Ryan and Mike The Morning After.jpg" width="405" height="246" /> <div>Ryan and Mike after a "good nights sleep"</div> </div> </div> <div> <br /> Did we have fun........<strong>maybe fun is too strong a word to use</strong>, but we got to share an experience together that the 5 of us will be able to talk about in years to come. We did it and we got wet, very wet and yet, we still stuck it out.<br /> &#160;<br /> When I got home, I showered, had a hot breakfast, brushed my teeth and jumped under my duvet - I was exhausted. I thought to myself, how does someone who really is homeless, with absolutely no where to turn, no friends to help, more tired than I could ever imagine, at threat of danger all the time, just do the basic's to get through their day?<br /> &#160;</div> <div>They don't have an address, so they can't get a job, how do they earn enough to get back on the ladder?&#160;This event&#160;made me think how lucky my family and I actually are, because my kids are not going to be on a street tonight, hidden under a piece of cardboard, trying to fend off the weather. They are not going to face the day without hot food or a warm bed to sleep in? They are not without friends to call on when they need help.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img border="0" alt="Bright Purple Byte Night - The Bright Purple Noses!" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Claire looking fresh.JPG" width="405" height="246" /><div>The Bright Purple Noses</div></div><br /> I would like to say thank you to everyone who has helped my&#160;<span style="color: #800080"><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a><strong> Noses</strong></span> (clients, suppliers, friends, family and colleagues) to reach the financial target we set ourselves and we couldn't have done it without your wonderful support.<br /> &#160;<br /> Finally I would like to offer a very big thanks to 4 very special people, who I am proud to know as my colleagues and my friends, Claire Webster, Dee Tears, Ryan Lynch and Mike Leeman, without them there would have been no <strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple Noses</strong>. They worked hard to raise money for the needy, they battled the elements on the night, they laughed, they got wet and they definitely got very cold, but they did it - congratulations to each of you, you are all great characters and your efforts have helped others less fortunate than us.<br /><br /> Set a target of &#163;2500 by the&#160;<a href="http://www.bytenight.org.uk/bytenight-scotland.cfm"><strong>Byte Night</strong></a> organisers and <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/"><strong>Action for Children Scotland</strong></a>, the Noses raised a grand total of &#163;3807! </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:31:44Andrew SteelTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:20:51Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:20:51http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Never+Mind+Byte+Night++What+About+Biting+Cold+Night 28http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/ByteNight.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Recruiters+Checking+Up+On+Candidates+Online+Profiles 20Recruiters are increasingly looking at candidates online profiles on sites such as Facebook and Twitter to gain a more "honest" and "complete" view, which is why candidates should ensure their profiles are kept as professional as possible, or privately secured.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:09:29 GMTRecruiters Checking Up On Candidates Online ProfilesRecruiters are increasingly looking at candidates online profiles on sites such as Facebook and Twitter to gain a more "honest" and "complete" view, which is why candidates should ensure their profiles are kept as professional as possible, or privately secured. <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Recruitment commentators have suggested recently&#160;that, as social networking sites become more popular,&#160;they are in&#160;danger of becoming a double edged sword for candidates.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8220;Social networking sites such as LinkedIn are now becoming an excellent source for finding good candidates,&#8221; said John Robinson, MD of Scantech Personnel. &#8220;So it is absolutely vital workers and job seekers ensure that their profiles are as professional and as impressive as possible. 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The message very much is: be as professional as possible with your social networking or it could come back to haunt you and undermine your career.&#8221;<br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color: #000080"><em><strong>Original Article from </strong></em><a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/candidates-should-ensure-their-social-networking-sites-are-as-professional-as-possible-warns-scantec-personnel/1003198.article"><em><strong>Recruiter</strong></em></a><br /></span></strong></em></font> </div> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:26:28Andrew SteelWed, 28 Oct 2009 12:09:29Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:09:29http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Recruiters+Checking+Up+On+Candidates+Online+Profiles 20http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/TwitterT.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=September+Surge+in+Financial+Services+Recruitment 19September marked a surge in financial services recruitment, but is this a sign of lasting growth, or simply the result of the yearly surge brought about by graduate recruitment programmes?Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:37:51 GMTSeptember Surge in Financial Services RecruitmentSeptember marked a surge in financial services recruitment, but is this a sign of lasting growth, or simply the result of the yearly surge brought about by graduate recruitment programmes? <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - IT and Financial Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BRP Office banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> According to the latest findings from pre-employment screening firm Powerchex, there has been a dramatic increase in recruitment activity in the financial services sector in September.</font> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The research&#160;highlighted the 51% month-on-month increase in employment offers from&#160;investment management firms&#160;between August and&#160;September. Hedge funds also recorded a 30% increase on the previous month and have increased recruitment levels by over 200% since June.</font> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">According to the research produced by&#160;Powerchex, there has been a steady rise in recruitment activity across all industry sectors throughout the&#160;third quarter, with the exception of stockbrokers.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Offers to IT contractors within the sector have increased by 77% on Q2, while </font> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">investment management and insurance firms increased recruitment by 5% and 3% respectively.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Nick Price, managing director of Bright Purple, notes that these statistics might not tell the whole story however &#8220;September is a typically a very busy month for recruitment professionals in general, but particularly in the financial services sector due to it marking the beginning of recruitment for many graduate programmes among financial institutions. Therefore, figures for September have to be looked at closely and tracked over the following months to determine if there is actually an emerging trend, or whether the rise is simply due to the annual anomaly of graduate programmes."</font> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <br /> </font> </p> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:21:23Andrew SteelMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:37:51Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:37:51http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=September+Surge+in+Financial+Services+Recruitment 19http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Microsoft+Predict+78000+UK+IT+Jobs+to+be+Created 18Recent research, backed by Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer, suggest that there will be around 78,000 new IT sector jobs created in the next four years.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:28:14 GMTMicrosoft Predict 78,000 UK IT Jobs to be CreatedRecent research, backed by Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer, suggest that there will be around 78,000 new IT sector jobs created in the next four years. <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The UK&#160;IT sector will see the creation of&#160;around 78,200 new jobs over the next four years, according to IT research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) and Microsoft.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The research&#160;suggests that IT spend will reach new heights of around&#160;&#163;50.2bn in 2009. 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I had of course heard about it, but really knew nothing about the disease and why should I, it had never&#160;impacted my family and, as they say, "out of sight, is out of mind!" <br /><br /> That charity was called The 65 Roses and now I&#8217;m now hooked on helping this magnificent cause and those that suffer from Cystic Fibrosis, so once again I set off to raise some money. Yes I know it&#8217;s at a time when the world is in economic crisis and everyone is watching the pennies, but if I didn&#8217;t ask &#8211; I wouldn&#8217;t get.<br /> &#160;<br /><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a> clients and friends of our company are the best, so supportive of our exploits to help others less fortunate than ours. So why do we at&#160;<strong style="color: #800080"><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a></strong> support Cystic Fibrosis? Well to start with THERE IS NO CURE&#160;for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) - Shocked? Because I was!</span> </div> <div> <table style="text-align: left; line-height: normal; width: 405px; letter-spacing: normal; height: 257px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="831"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 282px; height: 257px; font-size: 10pt">CF is the UK&#8217;s most common life-threatening inherited disease and basically causes the body to produce thick secretions that particularly affect the lungs and digestive tract. Without constant daily treatment, which in itself can be an awful experience for the sufferer, your lungs can drown with the fluid build-up. 8000 people suffer from CF in the UK, it might not sound a lot, but its 8000 too many in our opinion. <br /><br /></td> <td> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - Nick Awaiting His Turn To Abseil The Forth Rail Bridge" src="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Waiting for my turn bp.jpg" width="123" height="200" /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Over 2 million people in the UK carry the faulty gene that causes CF &#8211; that&#8217;s around 1 in 25 of our population! Each week, 5 babies are born with CF and each week, 3 young lives are lost to CF. Around only half of the Cystic Fibrosis population can expect to live to over 35 years, although improvements in treatments mean a baby born today could expect to live even longer.</div> <div> <br /> Therefore, on September 13th 2009, I abseiled 165 feet off one of Scotland's most famous structures - the Forth Rail Bridge. Did you know it is Scotland&#8217;s biggest listed building - I didn&#8217;t? They began building it in 1883 and finished it in 1890, an architectural masterpiece that maybe those of us living in and around Edinburgh and Fife&#160;take for granted these days.<br /> &#160;<br /> So did I look forward to stepping over the edge in to the abyss &#8211; aye right! "Not at all", is the serious answer and&#160;if I am being honest, the thought of just a wee rope and a helmet being my only safety mechanism (not even a safety net to catch me) didn&#8217;t fill me with glee. But hey it was all for a fantastic cause which you have read all about above, so nothing was going to stop me! I had support from friends and family, but just as importantly from people like June Ross, a regional fund raising manager for Cystic Fibrosis who works tirelessly for the charity - these people&#160;are the real hero's, who have to fight every day to raise another pound.</div> <p>Many of my team here at&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple Resourcing</strong></a> are involved in various charity events to raise money for some excellent causes.&#160;Some have grown beard's for breast cancer, others have run 10k's and in October 09 our team will take part in <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/InTheCommunity/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Never Mind Byte Night What About Biting Cold Night 28"><strong>Byte Night 09</strong></a>. It's hard to have to ask for people to give you money for your cause, that's because there are so many great charities needing help, but if we don't ask then who will?</p> <p>&#160;&#160;</p> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:20:07Andrew SteelThu, 01 Oct 2009 12:06:19Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:06:19http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Go+Forth+and+Abseil++Cystic+Fibrosis+Trust+Abseil 29http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Go Forth! thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=The+Growing+Opportunities+In+Risk+and+Compliance 16Bright Purple Finance Recruitment senior consultant Mike Leeman was recently asked to provide comment on the surge in demand for financial compliance, risk and regulation professionals in Scotland and throughout the UK.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:06:38 GMTThe Growing Opportunities In Risk and ComplianceBright Purple Finance Recruitment senior consultant Mike Leeman was recently asked to provide comment on the surge in demand for financial compliance, risk and regulation professionals in Scotland and throughout the UK. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <div align="center">&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - Finance Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Finance banner.jpg" width="405" height="146" /> </div> <br /> Scottish fund manager Martin Currie's appointment of Brendan Bryce as global head of advisory compliance reveals a rare thing in the financial services industry north of the border these days &#8211; a quietly booming sector. </font> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Bryce joins the risk and compliance team of Martin Currie from PricewaterhouseCoopers, after what we understand to be a long search for the role &#8211; sources tell us it's been looking for two years. </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">We understand that Aegon, Standard Life and Tesco Personal Finance have also been active recruiters in the risk and compliance space. </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Mike Leeman, senior consultant financial services at recruiters <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a>, says the increasingly heavy handed approach by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), combined with more regulatory requirements, means a surge in demand for risk, compliance and regulation professionals. </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">"It&#8217;s a big area of focus, and fund managers, banks and professional services firms are all looking to hire," he says. "There's still a fairly small pool of talent in Scotland, so the search often extends to London, or attempting to lure Scots back north of the border." </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Sadly, this has yet to transfer to salaries. Most firms are sticking with rates at around &#163;30-40k at the lower level and &#163;80-100k for head of functions, says Leeman. </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Richard Fletcher, director of headhunters Fletcher Jones, says it's also buoyant at the senior end. </font> </p> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">"Clearly, more importance has been placed on this recently within both fund management firms and banks," he says. 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It was obvious that most people didn&#8217;t really understand the complicated issues behind why people fall into homelessness in the first place &#8211; drugs, alcohol, physical and mental abuse, just pure bad luck, the list is endless.<br /><br /></div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/2009-09-27-BPR-Charity-Footie-023.png" width="350" height="249" /> </div> <div align="center"> <strong>Bright Purple</strong> </div> <div> <br /> The Homeless World Cup is a Scottish based organisation working on a global stage to tackle the issues of homelessness and doing it through the global language of football. Led by its president Mel Young, The Homeless World Cup is inspirational and it aims to take people off the streets from 46 countries around the world (and growing), bringing them together to play football for their country &#8211; some don&#8217;t own a football or even football boots. Yet the pride these people feel often helps them to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel, in many cases turning their lives to the better forever.<br /><br /></div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Andy Hook (right) director of football, Homeless World Cup with Nick Price, MD Bright Purple" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Nick-and-Andy-Hook.png" width="350" height="239" /> </div> <div align="center"> <strong>Andy Hook (right) director of football, Homeless World Cup with Nick Price, MD Bright Purple</strong> </div> <div> <br /> Nick decided to try and get Bright Purple to do their bit!</div> <div> <br /> Bright Purple&#8217;s first tournament was formed to help add funds to another event where the company was involved in and again aimed at homelessness, Byte Night and so 11 corporate teams donated to play, raising over &#163;1000 towards their end goal of over reaching &#163;3000 for the Byte Night event (October 2nd 2009).</div> <div>&#160; <div align="center"><img border="0" alt="JP Morgan" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/JP-Morgan1.png" width="200" height="146" /></div><div align="center"><strong>JP Morgan</strong></div></div> <div> <br /> </div> <div> <table style="text-align: center; width: 372px; height: 186px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="400" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 171px; height: 182px"> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Tesco Bank" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Tesco-Bank2.png" width="158" height="146" />&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> <strong>Tesco Bank</strong> </span> </div> </td> <td style="width: 144px"> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Wiseman Dairies" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Wiseman-Dairies2.png" width="158" height="146" />&#160;</div> <div align="center"> <strong style="font-size: 10pt">Wiseman Dairies</strong> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>It was a tournament played in good spirit, lots of passion (typical Scottish football) and in perfect weather conditions, yes it wasn&#8217;t raining!<br /></div> <div> <br /> The teams that took part included RSTO (2 teams), Wiseman Dairies, Martin Currie, JP Morgan, Tenon Group, 24/7, Tesco Bank, BEAR, RBS and Bright Purple&#8217;s own team. After the group stages the 3rd and 4th places were fought out in a tough battle between RBS and Martin Currie, with the latter coming through as winners.</div> <div> <br /> &#160;</div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Stewart Melville College, what a backdrop for a game of football" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Stewarts-Melville-Byte-Night-09.png" width="350" height="263" /> </div> <div align="center"> <strong>Stewart Melville College, what a backdrop for a game of football</strong> </div> <div>&#160;<br /> The final was between JP Morgan and Wiseman Dairies and this really was a tense affair, however the clean sheet specialists of JP Morgan ended the day victorious with a 2:0 score line. 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He took great delight in reminding us the trophy had been won by the West &#8211; the East need to get it back in 2010.</div> <div> <br /> &#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Rugby Legend, Gavin Hastings congratulates JP Morgan" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Gavin-Hastings-and-JP-Morgan-team.png" width="200" height="144" /> </div> <div align="center"> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <strong>Rugby Legend Gavin Hastings congratulates JP Morgan</strong> </font> </div> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div align="left">We hope that Paul&#8217;s JP Morgan team will defend their trophy in 2010 against a much bigger field, as Bright Purple will look to push the homelessness situation in to the spotlight once. Working harder than ever, we intend to raise significantly more money for this wonderful cause, which affects not only thousands of Scots, but many other nations around the world.<br /><br /> We hope to count on your support in 2010.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Nick Price (far left) and winning JP Morgan team with the gaffer, Paul Murphy (centre)" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Paul-Murphy-accepts-trophy.png" width="300" height="218" /> </div> <div align="center"> <strong>Nick Price (far left) and winning JP Morgan team with the gaffer, Paul Murphy (centre)</strong> </div> <br /> </div> Thu, 06 May 2010 17:10:08Andrew SteelTue, 29 Sep 2009 16:19:36Wed, 06 May 2015 16:19:36http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Purple+People+do+their+bit+for+homelessness 43http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Homeless-World-Cup-thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Employers+Told+To+Use+Agencies+to+Avoid+Hiring+Ineligible+Workers 15Following the court ruling on Attorney General Baroness Scotland yesterday, employers are being encouraged to hire staff through agencies to avoid hiring ineligible workers.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:38:55 GMTEmployers Told To Use Agencies to Avoid Hiring Ineligible WorkersFollowing the court ruling on Attorney General Baroness Scotland yesterday, employers are being encouraged to hire staff through agencies to avoid hiring ineligible workers. <p> </p> <div> <em> <strong>Article from </strong> </em> <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/employers-urged-to-use-agencies-to-avoid-hiring-ineligible-workers/1002812.article"> <em> <strong>Recruiter</strong> </em> </a> </div> <p> <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/employers-urged-to-use-agencies-to-avoid-hiring-ineligible-workers/1002812.article"> <em> </em> </a> </p> <div> <div align="center"> <img alt="Bright Purple - Operations Director Jan Mutch" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Jan.jpg" height="238" width="405" /> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Employers can minimise the risk of hiring candidates that are ineligible to work in the UK by using agencies, according to recruiters.</div> </div> <div> <br /> Yesterday, Attorney General Baroness Scotland was fined &#163;5,000 for employing a housekeeper who was not legally allowed to work in the UK.<br /><br /> The UK Border Agency said Baroness Scotland had taken the necessary steps to check Tongan Loloahi Tapui&#8217;s right to work but had not retained a copy of documents, as required by law.<br /><br /> Luc Fountain, managing director at commercial recruiter Liberty Resourcing, told Recruiter: &#8220;It really is a silly mistake to make because everyone that wants to work brings their passport now. People are pre-programmed to have a passport to prove they are allowed to work here.<br /><br /> &#8220;It takes no effort to take a passport and keep a photocopy on the person&#8217;s file. It is standard procedure.&#8221;<br /><br /> Leah Whitley, recruitment consultant at commercial recruiter TopType Personnel, says: &#8220;We check passports, birth certificates, full driving lists, qualifications, references and CVs. There is a long list of things to check to register here. It is integral to what we do.&#8221;</div> <div> <br /> John Barker, managing director at candidate verification service provider TSSI Systems, adds: &#8220;The fines are hefty and could put many companies out of business if they are caught breaking the law in the same way.<br /><br /> &#8220;Civil penalties are no longer just a vague threat that businesses think they&#8217;re safe from. This case proves that ignorance is no excuse and the UK Border Agency means business. Baroness Scotland&#8217;s case will do nothing but prompt immigration officers to up their game. Business owners had better make sure they have all the correct and up to date employment documents in place fast or face hefty fines which could seriously dent their profits.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>&#8220;You can expect to pay up to &#163;10,000 per staff member if you&#8217;re caught out and in today&#8217;s uncertain times, nobody can afford these penalties.<br /><br /> &#8220;There are tools on the market that allow anybody recruiting staff to check if they are eligible to work in the UK by verifying the authenticity of their passport, driving license or visa documents. This is a small price to pay for any company wishing to stay in business.&#8221;<br /><br /><span style="color: #800080; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><span style="color: #800080; font-weight: bold;">Bright Purple</span></a></span>&#160;operations director, Jan Mutch is all too aware of the growing compliance requirements that are facing clients, candidates and recruiters. Jan run&#8217;s a major account for the business and has become a bit of expert for Bright Purple on what we need from candidates to allow them to work legally on many of our client sites. Jan commented, &#8220;As providers of resource to some of the top UK financial services companies, Bright Purple has a dedicated team who are responsible for complete pre-employment screening on all relevant candidates and this is now a full time job for part of the team.&#8221; <br /><br /> Jan continued, &#8220;It&#8217;s imperative that the right information is collated on behalf of our clients and now we are looking for proof of ID and of address, credit checks, references, declaration of secrecy and for our Scottish based clients, Disclosure Scotland and without this complete audit trail of documentation, no one starts a contract for us! 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She said &#8220;In recent years, Bright Purple has seen increasing demand and has been involved in many projects with a broader scope than that of solely recruitment.&#160; To this end, we have worked with a wide variety of partners in fields such as, Strategic HR consultancy, Human Performance Management and Business Change.&#160; In August 2009, the Board took a strategic decision to enter into a Joint Venture with a Consultancy, who could provide a high quality range of Human Resource and Human Capital Management services to consolidate and fulfil the growing demands of our clients in this area.&#8221;<br /></div> <br /> Jan continued &#8220;Following selection and negotiation we have selected the Human Performance Consultancy, TSA Europe, a company we have worked closely with previously and one of the UK&#8217;s longest running Human Performance Consultancies.&#8221;<br /><br /> Richard Kenny, the Managing Director of TSA Europe was keen to stress, &#8220;the impressive blue chip client list that my own business TSA Europe has developed includes such prestigious names as Lloyds TSB, The Co-operative, NG Bailey, VT Group and GSI International&#160; and when coupled with the equally impressive list of Blue Chip clients serviced by Bright Purple, it will allow us, through our new venture, to offer an extended client base a vast range of experience and knowledge, adopting the best practice techniques across the complete spectrum of sector verticals and the growing Human Capital industry. I have known Nick Price, the Bright Purple MD for many years and I am delighted to be working together with Nick and his team to jointly develop exciting opportunities in future years.&#8221;<br /><br /> Bright Purple will be able to draw on the skill and resources of a complete range of specialised Human Performance skills including:- <br /><br /><ul><li>Talent management <br /></li><li>CEO and Board assessment <br /></li><li>Psychometrics and 360 assessment <br /></li><li>Executive coaching <br /></li><li>&#8220;Keys to the Boardroom&#8221; development programmes <br /></li><li>Impression management and Influence skills <br /></li><li>Performance systems design and implementation <br /></li><li>Learning &amp; development solutions <br /></li><li>Succession and career planning <br /></li><li>Surplus and retention management <br /></li><li>Competence evaluation and design <br /></li><li>Performance goal setting systems <br /></li><li>Competency methodology development and implementation <br /></li><li>Behavioral Analysis Interviewing and deception leakage <br /></li></ul><br /> Bright Purple is delighted to now be able to offer its existing clients the truly complete range of human capital services via the new joint venture and is equally looking forward to developing new relationships with the extended client base. <br /><br /><strong>Profile of Richard Kenny: </strong><div><img alt="Richard Kenny - TSA Europe MD" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Richard Kenny.JPG" height="119" width="80" /><div>&#160;</div><div>Richard is the Managing Director of TSA Europe one of the UK&#8217;s most progressive and creative human performance consultancies. His business career spans 25 years of worldwide experience and includes senior roles in high growth companies, turnaround situations and international business development in Europe, U.S. and the Far East.Drawing on business and personal experience Richard has consulted and mentored teams from dozens of companies helping them build performance strategies and managing successful KPI performance. A particular expert in High Technology, Financial Services and Retail, Richard works with many organisations helping them to deliver leadership, coaching and customer programmes, and carries out executive coaching to board and senior management within sales and customer services functions.</div><div>&#160;</div><div><br /> &#160;</div></div>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:54:59Andrew SteelWed, 23 Sep 2009 15:52:26Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:52:26http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+and+TSA+Europe+Partnership+Formed 14http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BrightPurple thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Banking+and+Finance+Recruitment 13As a dynamic and energetic company, Bright Purple continues on it's growth path, defying the current economic recession to expand it's service offerings into the Banking and Financial Services sectors. The new team is headed up by finance recruitment specialist Mike Leeman, so we decided to put Mike under the spotlight in order to find out what makes him tick!Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:34 GMTBright Purple Banking and Finance RecruitmentAs a dynamic and energetic company, Bright Purple continues on it's growth path, defying the current economic recession to expand it's service offerings into the Banking and Financial Services sectors. The new team is headed up by finance recruitment specialist Mike Leeman, so we decided to put Mike under the spotlight in order to find out what makes him tick! <div> <a style="color: #800080; font-weight: bold;" href="www.brightpurple.co.uk"> </a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Bright Purple Banking and Finance Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BRP Office banner.jpg" height="146" width="405" />&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <a style="color: #800080; font-weight: bold;" href="www.brightpurple.co.uk">Bright Purple</a> continued on its growth path during 2008/9 in one of the toughest economic climates the UK has known and with that confidence behind them, the business has decided to expand its service offering to the banking and financial markets. With the turmoil in the markets, especially the banks and financial institutions, some might question the strategy, however Bright Purple&#8217;s MD&#160;<a href="/About/OurPeople/NickPrice/tabid/77/Default.aspx">Nick Price</a> is confident it&#8217;s the right time.</div> <div> <br /> Nick commented &#8220;our company has always supplied the banks and financial markets with technology people, but these days many of the candidates we work for, have to have a strong business background as well. Therefore we found that we were working with clients on roles that were moving more towards the business and so it was an easy decision to bring in someone to lead a pure finance based team.&#8221;<br /><br /> He continued &#8220;we knew the type of person we wanted to lead the new offering and we hired Mike Leeman in the main role. Mike knows his business area, he has a great work ethic and is well respected by the clients who have worked with him and we are confident he will be a great addition to our team here at Bright Purple.&#8221;<br /><br /> Mike Leeman joined Bright Purple from Michael Page in May 2009 to lead the banking and&#160;<a href="/Finance/tabid/120/Default.aspx">financial services recruitment</a> team. With over 8 years recruiting in to the UK banking and financial markets, Mike brings a wealth of experience to Bright Purple.<br /><br /> So what do we know about Mike?<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What Made you choose recruitment as a career?</span><br /><br /> After graduating from university I ran a theatre company for 4 years which was great fun, but not too financially rewarding. Soon after moving to London I was introduced to recruitment as a career option and I jumped at the opportunity to try. The key things that I liked about recruitment were that it was a job where personal communication was an essential skill, enabling you to talk to a wide variety of people every day. It was a job where you could make a real positive change in people&#8217;s lives and play a part in their future success. Most importantly it was a role where you were responsible for your own progression and success, the more work you put in the more you were rewarded.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why did you decide Bright Purple Resourcing was the right move for you?</span><br /><br /> The reputation that Bright Purple had for personal service and delivering results, made me interested in them in the first instance. On meeting Nick Price and his team I could see that Bright Purple was a company that everyone felt passionate working for. The commitment and help that they were prepared to give to me to help me become successful and also to the new financial services venture, meant that this was a great offer from a great company.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your remit going forward?</span><br /><br /> Quite simply to grow the business! By engaging with more clients and candidates the Bright Purple name is becoming synonymous not only with results in the technology sector but the financial services sector as well. I want us to be people&#8217;s first choice when they are looking for a new role or looking to fill a vacancy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How&#8217;s life been at Bright Purple since May 2009?</span><br /><br /> Life has been great, but very busy. It has taken a lot of time and effort to set the business in motion and to get the message out to the financial services community. I have not been disappointed in the team here, as Nick&#8217;s enthusiasm and positivity infects everyone in the office. Everyone has been a great help. 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It&#8217;s a great confidence booster for the recruitment industry.&#8221; </font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Jim Watson, senior director, financial services, at Scottish Enterprise, added: &#8220;In the face of current global economic circumstances, Glasgow has continued to work very hard to attract new jobs and investment in the financial sector. 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Nick said &#8220;as a business we are trying to look at our corporate and social responsibilities and there&#8217;s a lot to do, but kid&#8217;s and sport are something we feel strongly about. Therefore putting sponsorship into a local football side was a good option for us, and it helps that many of us are football fans ourselves.&#8221;<br /><br /> Nick goes on, &#8220;<a href="http://www.spartansfc.com/"><strong>Spartans</strong></a> are one of Scotland&#8217;s most famous amateur sides and have a very long history of bringing both young boy&#8217;s and girl&#8217;s through their academy systems and working closely with the local community. In December 2008 the Spartans opened their new community football academy, and in the summer of 2009 the senior team moved to a brand new stadium at Ainslie Park.<br /><br /> The local kids that live in the vicinity of the academy get free access to play football during certain times of the day, which keeps them off the street and gives them a sense of belonging, which in turn helps Spartans to build their brand.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img alt="Bright Purple - Sponsors of Spartans FC under 15's" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Spartans1.JPG" height="296" width="405" /></div><br /><br /></font>Head Coach of Spartans FC Under 15&#8217;s is Ali Mitchell, a dedicated man and who is SFA qualified to train children &amp; youth level. Ali had been coaching with Spartans since 2001 and gives up a lot of his personal time to carry out training sessions and of course take his team for games on a Sunday afternoon. He started his involvement, like many others, with his own son playing for Spartans and through time he got involved in training sessions and from there, he was hooked! Last season Ali led this same Spartans side to 4 cup semi finals and a respectable Top 5 finish in their first year in Division 1.<br /><br /> Nick has been impressed by Ali&#8217;s methods for working with his team and quoted, &#8221;Ali earns respect of his team by making decisions, and not always easy decisions. He gets the job done and is focused on getting results. When results don&#8217;t go his way, Ali is professional in delivery of the message back to his team and he works with them to look at weaknesses, as well as strengths. I see a lot of qualities in him that are required in my daily business life, so supporting his team wasn&#8217;t a difficult decision. He is totally dedicated to the kids and gives freely of his time week in and week out, while he continues to run his own successful business. Where would kids be without the likes of Ali and the many other people around the country who stand at the side of pitches watching youngsters playing football, in rain, hail or shine?&#8221;<font face="Arial" color="#000000"><br /><br /> The squad that Bright Purple are supporting is &#8211;<br /> 1.&#160;Keiran (cat) Davidson <br /> 2.&#160;Gregg Veitch<br /> 3.&#160;Gordon Aitken<br /> 4.&#160;Rharidh Smith<br /> 5.&#160;Scott Docherty<br /> 6.&#160;Dylan Rintoul<br /> 7.&#160;Scott Murchie<br /> 8.&#160;Jesper Price<br /> 9.&#160;Callum Mein<br /> 10.&#160;Robbie Shepherdson<br /> 11.&#160;Thomas Docherty<br /> 12.&#160;Bradley Laing<br /> 13.&#160;Elliot Mitchell<br /> 14.&#160;Lloyd McGhee<br /> 15.&#160;Ross Wilcox<br /> 16.&#160;Sean Davidson<br /> 17.&#160;Stuart Wilcox<br /> 18.&#160;Ben Black</font></div> <p> <font face="Arial" color="#000000">Bright Purple wishes the boys all the best for the season ahead and we&#8217;ll be bringing you up to speed on progress throughout. 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The research also indicated that the number of IT contractors with "false truths" on their CV's has trebled to 18%.<br /> &#160;<br /> While the rise in competition for IT and financial positions might make some candidates feel they need to "pad out" their CV in order to compete, <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></span> operations director Jan Mutch believe that recruiters must take greater responsibility in weeding out candidates who are being "less than economical with the truth".<br /> &#160;<br /> "At Bright Purple, we ensure that our recruitment professionals put the time in, in order to fully understand the roles they are recruiting for and the requirements of the client. Working in this manner, rather than simply recruiting based on matches in buzzwords from the job spec on candidate CV's ensures that the client is provided with candidates who are fully equipped and honestly capable of the role".</font> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div style="font-style: italic;">(For original article see <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/more-financial-job-hunters-&#8216;lie&#8217;-on-cvs/1002347.article">Recruiter</a>)</div> <div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 2px solid #0099ff; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; display: none; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; width: auto; z-index: 99999;"> <table style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; border-collapse: separate; width: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="seolinx-table" style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 1px; padding: 0pt; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"> <div style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; overflow: auto; width: auto;"> <table id="seolinx-paramtable" style="border: 1px solid gray; 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padding: 0pt; overflow: auto; width: auto;"> <table id="seolinx-paramtable" style="border: 1px solid gray; margin: 0pt; border-collapse: separate;"> </table> </div> </td> <td style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 0pt; padding: 1px; cursor: pointer; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" id="seolinx-tooltip-close" title="close"> <img src="chrome://seoquake/content/skin/close.gif" alt="" /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 2px solid #0099ff; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; display: none; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; width: auto; z-index: 99999;"> <table style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; border-collapse: separate; width: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="seolinx-table" style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 1px; padding: 0pt; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"> </td> <td style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 0pt; padding: 1px; cursor: pointer; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" id="seolinx-tooltip-close" title="close"> <img src="chrome://seoquake/content/skin/close.gif" alt="" /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:35:25Andrew SteelFri, 07 Aug 2009 15:10:32Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:10:32http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=The+Truth+About+Financial+Job+Hunting 9http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/ITComment/tabid/121/default.aspx?article=Competition+For+ECommerce+Candidates+On+The+Rise 8Competition for talented e-commerce candidates has been heating up this summer due to the continued strength and growth in performance of this sector.Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:52:17 GMTCompetition For E-Commerce Candidates On The RiseCompetition for talented e-commerce candidates has been heating up this summer due to the continued strength and growth in performance of this sector. <div> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font> </div> <div align="center"> <img alt="Bright Purple - IT Recruitment" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/umbrella banner.jpg" height="146" width="405" />&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">According to a recent survey, the competition for talented e-commerce candidates is already high, and expected to become even fiercer in the coming months.</font> </div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> &#160;<br /> The survey reports that 36% of e-commerce managers plan to increase the size of their team this year, while 50% will maintain their team at it's current size following a successful 2008.<br /> &#160;<br /> The successful performance of e-commerce, one of the only sectors continuing to perform and grow for many organisations during these challenging trading conditions, has been attributed as the reason behind the rise.&#160;<br /> &#160;<br /><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></span> managing director Nick Price believes the market for e-commerce candidates is a strong one: "Clearly confidence in e-commerce as a performing industry sector for businesses, even during these poor economic conditions, is growing. Year on year there has been significant growth in this market as many organisations seek to keep apace of the growth of e-commerce. Therefore, for candidates with the right skills and attitude, these are undeniably positive times." is hardly surprising that IT security recruitment is performing well in a difficult climate. </font> <div>&#160;</div> <div style="font-style: italic;">(For original article see <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/war-for-e-commerce-talent-intensifies/1002158.article">Recruiter</a>)</div> </div> <div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 2px solid #0099ff; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; display: none; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; width: auto; z-index: 99999;"> <table style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; border-collapse: separate; width: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="seolinx-table" style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 1px; padding: 0pt; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"> <div style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; overflow: auto; width: auto;"> <table id="seolinx-paramtable" style="border: 1px solid gray; margin: 0pt; border-collapse: separate;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid gray; 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Hundreds of people across the UK will sleep rough for one night to raise the money to help these kids get off the streets. </font> </div> <div> <p> <font face="Arial"> <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"> <font face="Arial"> <strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong> </font> </a>&#160;managing director Nick Price, said &#8220;we all know someone with kids, many of us have brothers and sisters, and of course, we were all children once upon a time! This is a tough time for charities to raise money, the world is still in economic slowdown and people are being told to keep the purse strings tight, but we all have a duty to try and help, even with small gestures.&#160;Kid&#8217;s are the future of this country and to hear that last year alone, 75,000&#160;children were living on the streets of the UK is so sad.&#8221; </font> </p> </div> <div> <div align="center"> <a href="http://www.bytenight.org.uk"> </a> </div> </div> <div> <div align="center"> <img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BrightPurple Byte Night1.jpg" width="405" height="193" /> </div> &#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Bright Purple have committed to helping this charity in 2009 and a team of 5 hardy souls including, Nick, Dee, Mike, Claire and Ryan, will make up the "Bright Purple Noses"! They will sleep rough in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh on the evening of October 2nd. It&#8217;s one night when they&#8217;ll give up their warm beds and plasma TV&#8217;s, but the team think it&#8217;s got to be worth such a small sacrifice to help some less fortunate&#160;children get off the streets and back in to a warm bed! </div> <div> <font face="Arial">&#160;</font> </div> <div> <strong>The team are out there trying to raise money for a worthy cause, and if you would like to help them please donate anything you can by visiting the Bright Purple </strong> <a href="http://www.justgiving.co.uk/brightpurple/"> <strong>Byte Night donation page</strong> </a> <strong>.</strong>&#160;</div> <p> <font face="Arial"> </font>&#160;</p> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:16:41Andrew SteelFri, 07 Aug 2009 11:12:04Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:12:04http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Team+to+Take+Part+in+Byte+Night+2009 7http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/ByteNight.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bagging+Success+at+The+Pitch+Scotland 6Birght Purple managing director Nick Price was on hand to help with the judging of the latest leg of BusinessZone.co.uk's "The Pitch" compeition.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:33:17 GMTBagging Success at The Pitch ScotlandBirght Purple managing director Nick Price was on hand to help with the judging of the latest leg of BusinessZone.co.uk's "The Pitch" compeition. <div>An entrepreneur has gone from unemployment to winner of the Scottish regional leg of BusinessZone.co.uk's <em><strong>The Pitch</strong></em> competition.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Winner Craig Smith founded The Printed Bag Shop, specialist providers of environmentally&#160;friendly carrier bags for the likes of Boots and Virgin,&#160;in 2007 following redundancy and has since turned the idea into a business generating &#163;250,000 turnover. His success has continued as he was named winner of the Scottish heat of The Pitch 2009 following an exciting and tightly contested event in Glasgow.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Judged by a panel of experts including&#160;<a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong style="color: #800080">Bright Purple</strong></a> managing director Nick Price and Jennifer Cheyne, an Edinburgh entrepreneur and star in Channel 4's <em>The Secret Millionaire</em>, Smith overcame close competition from&#160;five other small business founders to claim victory.&#160;</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Smith will now join winners of the other regional events in the final in November to compete for a business support package worth &#163;50,000 and one-to-one mentoring from former Dragon's Den star Doug Richard.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>Good luck Craig!</div> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:05:57Andrew SteelThu, 09 Jul 2009 14:33:17Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:33:17http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Bagging+Success+at+The+Pitch+Scotland 6http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/the pitch.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=Bright+Purple+Staff+Do+The+Moonwalk 5Members of the Bright Purple team, Jan Mutch, Ally Scott and Karen-Rose Davidson, recently participated in the Edinburgh Moonwalk to help raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for cancer research.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:09:56 GMTBright Purple Staff Do The Moonwalk!Members of the Bright Purple team, Jan Mutch, Ally Scott and Karen-Rose Davidson, recently participated in the Edinburgh Moonwalk to help raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for cancer research. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Bright Purple&#8217;s operations director, Jan Mutch (pictured below) once again put on her training shoes for the second year running and took to the streets of Edinburgh to Walk the Walk, raising money for breast cancer. On June 20th 2009, Jan was joined by her colleagues, Ally Scott and Karen Rose-Davidson, and together they completed their gruelling walk under Edinburgh&#8217;s night sky.</font> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <img alt="Bright Purple - Jan Mutch and Karen Rose-Davidson at Edinburgh Moonwalk" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Jan and KRD1.jpg" height="358" width="405" /> <br /> </div> </div> </div> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The event, which aims to raise money for breast cancer research, is unique in that, not only do all the participants power walk a marathon (26.2 miles), or a half marathon (13.1 miles), depending on which distance they have chosen, but they all wear decorated bras to raise awareness for breast cancer. 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However, the industry has still yet to truly realise its potential, something which ScotlandIS is working to change.&#8221;<br /><br /> For more information on ScotlandIs, visit their <a href="http://www.scotlandis.com">website</a>. 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Sullivan, are believed to have been influenced by the growing concern over security of confidential and important information.With IT security having become a hot topic following a string of recent, high-profile news stories concerning government database security, it</font> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> is hardly surprising that IT security recruitment is performing well in a difficult climate.</font> <div>&#160;</div> <div style="font-style: italic;">(For original article see <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/it-security-roles-in-demand/1001666.article">Recruiter</a>)</div> </div> <div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 2px solid #0099ff; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; display: none; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; width: auto; z-index: 99999;"> <table style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; border-collapse: separate; width: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="seolinx-table" style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 1px; padding: 0pt; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11px; 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The findings have raised fresh hope that financial services recruiters are through the worst of it following widespread redundancies in the financial sector.</font> </div> <p> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">The research, which also found employment offer increases in insurance (up 23%) and banking (up 19%), while suggesting light at the end of the tunnel by showing strong increases, still does not compare favourably with financial services recruitment for the same period last year.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Industry commentators have suggested that, while there has been an improvement since the first quarter of this year, there has been relatively little change in permanent contracts. However, there are tentative signs that this is set to change shortly, though it is likely to remain less buoyant than a year ago.</font> </p> <p> <font color="#000000" face="Arial"> <a style="color: #800080; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk">Bright Purple</a>&#160;managing director Nick Price said that &#8220;Due to a number of mergers, acquisitions and takeovers in the financial services sector, many organisations are looking to professional roles in the contracting space due to the need for business change professionals, such as integrations specialists and those with strong project management experience and skills.&#8221;</font> </p> <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">&#8220;A result of the relative turmoil in the industry is that there is a large and talented pool of individuals available. While some financial services companies are undergoing official, or unofficial freezes on recruitment, there are still a number of companies who are aware that now is the perfect time to position themselves to take advantage of any future upturn by hand picking talent for critical roles from the large pool available.&#8221;&#160; </font> <div>&#160;</div> <div style="font-style: italic;">(For original article see <a href="http://www.recruiter.co.uk/it-job-offers-double/1001836.article">Recruiter</a>)</div> </div> <div id="seolinx-tooltip" style="border: 2px solid #0099ff; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; display: none; opacity: 0.9; position: absolute; width: auto; z-index: 99999;"> <table style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; border-collapse: separate; width: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="seolinx-table" style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 1px; padding: 0pt; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"> <div style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; overflow: auto; 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font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"> </td> <td style="border: 1px dashed #7f7c75; margin: 0pt; padding: 1px; cursor: pointer; vertical-align: middle; width: auto;" id="seolinx-tooltip-close" title="close"> <img src="chrome://seoquake/content/skin/close.gif" alt="" /> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:02:48Andrew SteelWed, 01 Jul 2009 13:01:31Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:01:31http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/FinanceComment/tabid/120/default.aspx?article=IT+Job+Offers+Increase 1http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Lean+Management+Thinking 12Always keen to invest in its people, particularly the talent of the future, Bright Purple recently sent a team of younger employees on a 6 month Lean Management Thinking course.Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:04:39 GMTLean Management ThinkingAlways keen to invest in its people, particularly the talent of the future, Bright Purple recently sent a team of younger employees on a 6 month Lean Management Thinking course. <div> <font color="#000000" face="Arial">Investing in your people is essential to any business, especially your talent of the future and that is exactly what&#160;<span style="color: #800080"><strong><a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><span style="color: #800080"><strong>Bright Purple</strong></span></a></strong></span> have done. <br /><br /> As businesses look to make themselves more efficient through processes, Bright Purple offered a team of its younger employees the opportunity to work through a recognised 6 month Lean Management Thinking course, beginning in January 2009. Ryan, Karen-Rose and Claire, along&#160;with Brian Butler, Managing Director of Accelerate, and a&#160;seasoned professional in the lean management arena, worked together as a team to examine inconsistencies in current processes, duplication of effort and misuse of systems.<br /> &#160;<br /> The team used a variety of tools to help them look at the problems including Ishikawa Diagrams, Cost Analysis, Pareto and Process Mapping to come up with some ideas on how the business could improve it's efficiencies and save costs, as well as wasted time. Managing Director Nick Price commented, "We are a people business and are Investors in People accredited. Therefore it is important we continue to do just that and invest in our people, so I hand picked the team." <br /><br /></font> </div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple - Lean Management Process Map" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/Lean Management image1.jpg" width="405" height="304" /> </div> <div> <br /> <br /> "I felt it was right to have young, eager minds working on how to make us a better, more efficient business and I think it worked out just fine. All along, the team showed great committment, because they still had their day jobs to do, and I have to admit that the amount of yellow stickies that covered the walls of one of our large meeting rooms, while they worked their way through their processes, left me wondering if they actually would ever get there. I am very proud to say they did!"<br /> &#160;<br /> The finale for the young team was to present their work on the big stage on June 8th 2009 to a group of managing directors, CEO's and even the chairman of a listed company, all of whom represented the 7 other businesses presenting on the same day. The team also drew the short straw, as in illustrious company they were picked to follow a very polished team from Barclays Wealth, but the three presented with confidence and professionalism. <br /> &#160;<br /> Brian Butler, who had worked with the team from the start commented, "Accelerate work throughout the UK assisting service sector companies in implementing &#8220;Lean Solutions&#8221;. The Accelerate &#8220;Lean Management Thinking Programme&#8221; is a national product for Scotland and is now recognised as an Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM) Development Programme. Bright Purple had an exceptionally enthusiastic team that analysed the business to highlight Non Value Added activity and demonstrate the true cost of business waste. It was inspiring to see how the team opened up the business to engage in real life Lean implementation. Their hard work will reap excellent rewards for the business going forward."<br /> &#160;<br /> Bright Purple will be encouraging it's new found lean team to continue looking for ways to improve the business as it moves forward.<br /></div> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:18:07Andrew SteelSun, 21 Jun 2009 10:04:39Sun, 21 Sep 2014 10:04:39http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CompanyNews/tabid/127/default.aspx?article=Lean+Management+Thinking 12http://www.brightpurple.co.uk//Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BrightPurple thumb.jpghttp://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=ScottishPower+lift+ScotlandIS+5aside+trophy 44Bright Purple Resourcing recently took part in the hotly contested ScotlandIS 5-a-side football tournament. After a rollercoaster ride of crunching tackles and spectacular goals, the team made it to the final for a nail biting finale...Fri, 15 May 2009 10:30:19 GMTScottishPower lift ScotlandIS 5-a-side trophyBright Purple Resourcing recently took part in the hotly contested ScotlandIS 5-a-side football tournament. After a rollercoaster ride of crunching tackles and spectacular goals, the team made it to the final for a nail biting finale... <div> <br /> After a hard-fought match, at the San Siro (unfortunately not Milan&#8217;s famous stadium, but a 5-a-side replica at Edinburgh Corn Exchange&#8217;s World of Football), <strong>ScottishPower</strong> secured a 3 - 1 victory over tournament outsiders <strong>Bright Purple Resourcing</strong> (BPR) to win the <strong>2009 ScotlandIS 5-a-side football tournament</strong>. Having fallen behind to an early BPR goal, ScottishPower wrapped up the trophy with two late goals after a very close match.<br /><br /></div> <div align="center"> <img border="0" alt="Bright Purple 5-aside team" src="/Portals/0/Members/Steel_Andrew/BrightPurple-team.png" width="400" height="239" /> </div> <div> <br /> <br /> On a very cold Friday in May, ten teams arrived in Edinburgh for the highlight of the football season. These ten teams were split into two groups of five in a 'round robin' format, in pursuit of one prize - the ScotlandIS 5-a-side trophy.<br /><br /><strong>Group Stages</strong><br /><br /><strong>Group A</strong>, nicknamed the <em>&#8216;group of death&#8217;</em> as it contained both of last years finalists, consisted of holders 9-20 Recruitment, Praxa, Conscia, Head Resourcing and RBS, last years beaten finalists, out for revenge. The group was eventually won by Head Resourcing, who beat 9-20 into second place. Conscia - who were in need of a plumber due to their leaky defence - picked up the tournament wooden spoon, failing to pick up a point. There was consternation as one of the tournament favourites RBS, unable to recapture their form of last year, were eliminated at the group stage. Praxa were also eliminated at this stage picking up their only points with a 5-0 victory over Conscia.</div> <div>&#160;</div> <div> <table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="405"> <tbody> <tr style="color: #ffffff" bgcolor="#800080"> <td style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt"> <strong>Team</strong> </td> <td> <strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> <span style="color: #ffffff"> <strong style="color: #ffffff">Won</strong> </span> </span> </strong> </td> <td> <strong style="color: #ffffff"> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Drawn</span> </strong> </td> <td> <strong> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> <span style="color: #ffffff"> <strong style="color: #ffffff">Lost</strong> </span> </span> </strong> </td> <td> <strong style="color: #ffffff"> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">For</span> </strong> </td> <td style="color: #ffffff"> <strong> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Against</span> </strong> </td> <td style="width: 38px; color: #ffffff"> <span style="font-size: 10pt"> <strong style="color: #ffffff">GD</strong> </span> </td> <td style="width: 48px; height: 26px"> <strong> <span style="color: #ffffff"> <span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Points</span> </span> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 79px; height: 24px"> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Head</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">13</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">6</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">10</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">9-20</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">2</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">2</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">13</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">8</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">5</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">8</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">RBS</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">2</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">12</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">4</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">8</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Praxa</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">8</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">10</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">-2</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">Conscia</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">4</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">24</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">-17</span> </td> <td> <span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>&#160;</div> <div>In <strong>Group B</strong>, the first of the semi-final spots went to ScottishPower who had brought an army of substitutes as part of their ongoing energy efficiency drive. ScottishPower progressed in style with the biggest win of the day, a 7-0 victory over Harvey Nash, who had to settle for just three points over table-propping Lumison. Lumison, failed to improve on last years performance and went home with a solitary point. DNS, who had beaten eventual group winners ScottishPower 5-1, were not happy about as they lost out on a semi-final spot due to the draw! <a href="http://www.brightpurple.co.uk"><strong>Bright Purple Resourcing</strong></a>, in strips matching their name took the second semi-final spot with some great performances.<div>&#160;</div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" width="405"><tbody><tr style="color: #ffffff" bgcolor="#800080"><td><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff">Team</span></strong></span></td><td style="width: 36px; height: 25px"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Won</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="color: #ffffff"><strong><span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Drawn</span></strong></span></span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Lost</span></strong></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong style="color: #ffffff">For</strong></span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong style="color: #ffffff">Against</strong></span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong style="color: #ffffff">GD</strong></span></td><td><strong><span style="color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt">Points</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 79px; height: 24px"><span style="font-size: 10pt">ScottishPower</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">13</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">6</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">9</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">Bright Purple</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">10</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">9</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">DNS</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">2</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">12</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">5</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">7</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">Harvey Nash</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">4</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">14</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">-10</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">Lumison</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">0</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">3</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">8</span></td><td><span style="font-size: 10pt">-5</span></td><td style="width: 59px; height: 21px"><span style="font-size: 10pt">1</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>&#160;</div></div> <div> <strong>Semi Final<br /></strong> <br /> With only four teams qualifying from the group stages, the tournament moved onto the knockout phase. As the semi-final between Head Resourcing and Bright Purple got underway, drama was unfolding over on the Nou Camp. ScottishPower and 9-20 were wearing matching strips and neither team wanted to go home and change, one team captain was heard to say &#8220;I told them we were wearing blue, I bought it just for this game!&#8221; Thankfully bibs were dispatched and the game kicked off, with ScottishPower beating last years champions 9-20 with a single goal. Bright Purple took an early lead over at the San Siro and despite an excellent performance from the Head Resourcing team, decked in red strips, Bright Purple were able to resist the Head attacks and added a second, decisive, goal.<br /><br /><strong>Head Resourcing</strong> 0 - 2 <strong>Bright Purple</strong><br /><strong>ScottishPower</strong> 1 - 0 <strong>9-20 Recruitment</strong><br /><br /><strong>Final<br /></strong><br /> The final was a close affair, and after an early goal from the exhausted Bright Purple team, the ScottishPower team regrouped and put in a scintillating attacking performance, that Barcelona would have been proud of. Had it not been for the Bright Purple keeper, the score would have been higher, making a number of excellent saves, but he was unable to keep out ScottishPower&#8217;s equaliser. As the match reached its conclusion and with extra time looming, ScottishPower scored twice in the space of two minutes to wrap up an electrifying victory.<br /><br /><strong>ScottishPower</strong> 3 &#8211; 1 <strong>Bright Purple</strong></div> Thu, 13 May 2010 11:00:36Andrew SteelFri, 15 May 2009 10:30:19Wed, 13 May 2015 10:30:19http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/News/CommunityNews/tabid/122/default.aspx?article=ScottishPower+lift+ScotlandIS+5aside+trophy 44