With Edinburgh home to a number of new start up companies and technology firms, it is likely that the number of small businesses will continue to grow and develop in the capital, however, with 2015 being a huge year in regards to changes in the employment sector, we look at what 2016 may hold and what small businesses will need to bear in mind.

A recent study from the University of Warwick has noted that there is direct correlation between happiness in the workplace and productivity.

Councils across Scotland are to benefit from a £5.8 million pot which will focus on eradicating youth unemployment and funding employment schemes for youngsters.

The head of McDonald’s in the UK, Paul Pomroy has defended the fast food chain’s decision to maintain staff on zero-hour contracts despite the political issues raised about zero-hour contracts in the last year.

Eva Carneiro was demoted following the opening game of the season after she went on to the pitch in the last few minutes to treat Eden Hazard after he appeared to suffer a head injury.