Accountant takes top marks in Ireland
AN accountant managing retail business development accounts has achieved the top exam results in Ireland.
Staff set up for fundraising initiative
STAFF from Ulster bank branches and head office are chalking miles of steps for charity as part of an annual fundraising initiative.
Double win for college at business awards
NORTH West Regional College (NWRC) has scooped two prestigious awards at the local annual Business Awards.
Final call for entries to Thank You Fund
THERE is still time for youth and community groups to apply for this year's Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.
CIPD launches People Skills Hub
THE CIPD has launched a new free online resource to help small businesses improve their people management capabilities in order to boost their performance and productivity.
Two in five over 50s struggle to progress in jobs
Two out of five workers in their 50s believe that they face a lack of opportunity to progress in their job, posing a risk of over 15 years of “untapped potential” as their careers stagnate said a new report. A third of 1,000 workers in their 50s surveyed were uncertain how to progress in their...
Stranmillis seeks lecturers for new academic year
Education roles dominate the jobs market this week as schools and colleges seek teachers for the new academic year. The roles include two lecturer posts at Stranmillis University College with specialism in early childhood education and health, physical activity and sport. They come with salaries of up to £43,276. Meanwhile, Victoria College in South Belfast...
Development programme helps companies unlock full potential
Fifteen food companies from across Northern Ireland have joined a six month, Asda-led programme which aims to maximise their business potential, promote innovation, and ultimately boost sales. Each is participating in the third Asda Supplier Development Academy (SDA), a joint initiative between the supermarket and Invest Northern Ireland which was first launched in 2012. Since...
Retail and finance staff given official skills recognition
Management-level staff in retail and finance were awarded certificates which formally recognised their skills at a ceremony at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) campus in Lisburn. The workers attained the training through the NIC-ICTU’s UnionLearn programme, which is sponsored by the Department for the Economy and offers targeted in-work training and upskilling for union...
Supporting employee health and wellbeing
A building services company has launched a 100 Day Challenge for staff as part of its health and wellbeing calendar. The challenge from Co. Down based GRAHAM, which requires participants to be physically active for at least 10 minutes every day, is helping 250 employees from across the UK to focus on getting fit for...