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From volunteer to valued employee: Àine shines at Savers in Cookstown
Àine Owens A Cookstown retail worker is being celebrated as a shining example of what can be achieved with the right support and...
Sep 13


A week in the life of a palliative care doctor: Inside the Northern Trust
Specialty doctor in palliative care, Jenny Wilson, works in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Dr Jenny Wilson, a specialty doctor...
Sep 11


Next generation of coachbuilders join Wrightbus apprenticeship scheme in Ballymena
Wrightbus welcomed 47 new apprentices to the Ballymena manufacturing facility. World-leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has welcomed 47...
Sep 10


Robin Swann MP welcomes RAF SME procurement hub to boost Northern Ireland businesses
South Antrim MP Robin Swann South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the Ministry of Defence’s announcement that it will establish a new...
Sep 8


Go Succeed and Young Enterprise NI launch initiative for NI’s next generation of business leaders
Launching the initiative at Northern Regional College’s new Ballymena campus, from left: Jane Hanna and Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young...
Sep 2


Free training opportunities at Habitat ReStore Ballymena to help boost local job prospects
ReStore Volunteer Coordinator Matt Robinson will be providing free training for local people in Ballymena. Habitat for Humanity has...
Aug 31


Co Antrim trailer manufacturer hit with £175K fine over worker’s death in preventable crush incident
In a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety, a County Antrim trailer manufacturer has been fined £175,000 for health and...
Aug 27


NFSU Medical Admin Academy returns to Ballymena after pilot success
Past participant of the Medical Administration Training Academy Katie McNeill who went on to employment as a Receptionist in Maine...
Aug 25


Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up SEN classroom support
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a new recruitment initiative designed to help schools fill classroom assistant vacancies more...
Aug 25


Dale Farm and Unite reach agreement to avert strike action
Dale Farm has confirmed that strike action by its drivers and engineers has been called off after reaching agreement with Unite the...
Aug 21


£30k+ starting salary: 500 Civil Service roles open in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has announced the launch of a major recruitment campaign to fill around 500 permanent Executive...
Aug 19


Mid and East Antrim Council appoints officer to tackle staff sickness absence
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appointed a dedicated officer in an effort to address high levels of staff sickness absence. A...
Aug 16


NI consultants re-enter pay row with government over 4% pay rise
Northern Ireland’s senior hospital doctors have reopened a formal dispute with the Department of Health, accusing the government of...
Aug 13


McKeever Hotels appoints Stella Grant to new group procurement role with focus on local and quality
Ballymena woman Stella Grant appointed as McKeever Hotels Group Procurement Manager. McKeever Hotels has announced the appointment of...
Aug 13


Dale farm drivers and engineers to strike – firm says contingency plans in place
Dale Farm has moved to reassure customers and farmers that milk supplies will continue as normal, after trade union Unite confirmed that...
Aug 12


Unite warns of milk shortages as Dale Farm workers announce strike
Industrial action by Dale Farm drivers and engineers could lead to milk shortages across Northern Ireland later this month, trade union...
Aug 11


Government moves to scrap discriminatory wage bands and boost pay for millions
New remit for Low Pay Commission signals bold step toward single living wage for adults The Government has today (5 August) taken a...
Aug 5


Medical Admin Academy returns after successful pilot – limited places now open for September intake
Are you considering a career in general practice administration? A free training opportunity designed to support entry into the...
Aug 4


PSNI officer sacked for sharing ‘shocking’ discriminatory messages
A police officer has been dismissed without notice from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following a gross misconduct...
Jul 31


Nurses say ‘enough is enough’ as pay offer falls short and workforce feels undervalued
Nursing staff across Northern Ireland have issued a stark warning to political leaders, overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed 3.6% pay...
Jul 31
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