US firm to create 220 new NI tech jobs
Imperva, a US cyber security company, has announced plans to create 220 new jobs as part of an expansion into Northern Ireland. The California-based firm has said it will recruit the new staff in Belfast over the next three to five years. With 54 offices worldwide, Imperva will initially work out of Arthur House in...
Deloitte academy recruiting 50 graduates
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is recruiting 50 new graduate jobs for its academy aimed at technology consulting skills. Supported by the Department for the Economy, the programme gives graduates the opportunity to develop skills to support clients within Deloitte’s most in-demand areas including software engineering, data analytics, Dev Ops and software testing. Participants will...
Fintech firm doubles workforce to 200
Options, a US company providing cloud IT services to global capital markets, has announced it is doubling its workforce to 200. The announcement comes as the Fintech firm moves to a new Belfast office, based at the Linen Loft in Adelaide Street. Previously occupying space at the European Commission building on Belfast’s Dublin Road, the...
Nine jobs created as TV production company sets up in Belfast
Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), has moved into the Innovation Factory in west Belfast, creating nine new jobs. Owned by the makers of reality show Big Brother and drama Peaky Blinders, DSP is part of Dutch company Endemol Shine. DSP has already made one TV drama here about the early years of ice-skating duo Jayne Torvill...
What to do when your shareholders have a falling-out
Shareholder disputes can be thorny, but to suggest you resolve them by resorting to Russian roulette or a Mexican shootout may seem extreme. However, these are methods for disputing shareholders to agree a share price so one party can exit. When a dispute arises, creating a deadlock in decision-making, the difficulties can escalate to the...
Cundall passes £2bn mark for construction projects in NI
Cundall, a major UK engineering consultancy firm, continues to grow as it has passed the £2bn mark for construction projects in Northern Ireland. The company specialises in mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering. Established in 1976 in the north east of England, Cundall now employs 900 people across 21 offices, working in 11 countries. It...
Belfast’s Divis enjoys new £1.75m B&B and restaurant
Standing Stones Lodge, a new bed and breakfast and restaurant bordering Divis Mountain in Belfast is now welcoming visitors. The B&B sits close to the entrance of the National Trust’s Divis and Black Mountain walking trails, which have experienced a significant increase in footfall since they opened to the public in 2005. The £1.75m development...
Why it’s right to empower your workforce
Businesses will not keep pace with the speed of change if they expect all decisions to go up to the top of the hierarchy before action is taken. Agility is key to competitiveness, which means that decisions need to be made at the appropriate level, and that requires a workforce that knows they are empowered...
Belfast restaurant’s £750k expansion creates 18 jobs
An East Belfast restaurant has completed a £750,000 expansion project, doubling its space and creating 18 new jobs. Supported by Danske Bank, the development at Cyprus Avenue will also see a new central wine bar and additional seating as well as a semi-private dining area for private events. Further work is due to be carried...
New KFC in Northern Ireland creates 120 jobs
Fast-food chicken giant KFC in Northern Ireland has announced a £5m investment and 120 new jobs in an expansion including a new drive-thru restaurant for Glengormley. The new venue, which is being opened by franchisee Herbert Group, replaces the existing Glengormley restaurant, which has been there for 36 years. Herbert Group is the UK’s biggest...