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Lisburn-Based Chilled And Frozen Food Distributor Breaks Ground On £15m Expansion

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Construction work has officially commenced on a major £15 million expansion project by Lisburn-based PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading chilled and frozen food sales, distribution and logistics businesses. The family-owned company, which distributes household brands including Muller, Ferrero, Fage, Nomadic, Biotiful and GU to retailers across the island of Ireland and GB, has broken […]

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Redundancy And Grievances Among Leading Workplace Enquiries In 2026, LRA Figures Show

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Latest figures from the Labour Relations Agency show a marked increase in calls regarding concerns about job security, following a rise in redundancy-related calls in the early part of the year. The Agency, through its Workplace Information Service, observed the increased redundancy calls in January and February 2026, with calls in March and April returning

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Final Line-Up Of Exhibitors Announced As Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair Takes Place Tomorrow

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With the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair taking place tomorrow in Belfast, Charity Jobs NI has announced the final line-up of exhibitors set to offer more than 500 paid and voluntary opportunities across Northern Ireland’s third sector. Organised by Charity Jobs NI, the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday

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Charity Careers Fair Aims To Strengthen Workforce As Sector Faces Financial Pressure

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With significant funding changes due to come into effect from April, Charity Jobs NI has said its upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will focus on strengthening workforce resilience across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector. Sector leaders have warned that a proposed 64% reduction in key funding streams could see annual support fall

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Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair to Return to Belfast This Spring

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Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair is set to return to Belfast this spring, marking its third year since launching in 2024. The Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 10am to 2pm at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, bringing charities, community organisations

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Lidl Northern Ireland announces £557 million worth of goods and services procured from local suppliers in 2024

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Lidl Northern Ireland has procured more than half-a-billion pounds (£557 million) from local suppliers and business partners across Northern Ireland last year (FY24/25, ending February), according to its latest Supplier and Business Partner Impact Report, published today. This report confirms a year-on-year increase of £27 million (or 6%) in additional investment in the region by

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Local Charities Highlight Health And Wellbeing Careers Ahead Of Belfast Fair

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With less than a week until The Winter Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 5th November, charities working across Northern Ireland’s health and care sectors are encouraging people to explore the rewarding opportunities available within the third sector. Among those exhibiting are PIPS

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Jobseekers Encouraged To Consider Third Sector Employment At Charity Job Fair

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Jobseekers and volunteers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to explore meaningful careers and opportunities within the third sector at the upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, November 5, at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast. The event, organised by Charity Jobs NI, brings together charities, community organisations and social

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M&S Craigavon Unveils Date for New Foodhall Opening

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M&S has announced the opening date for its new, expanded Foodhall at Marlborough Retail Park in Craigavon. Doors will open on Friday 28 th November at 8am, marking the start of a fresh and exciting shopping experience for customers. From 28th November, shoppers will be able to enjoy a Foodhall twice the size of the

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Third Sector Encouraged To Join NI’s Only Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair

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Charities, community organisations and social enterprises across Northern Ireland are being called on to take part in the only jobs fair of its kind this November in Belfast. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday November 5th at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, is set to once again be the biggest

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AI Skills Surge in Tech Sector While Entry-Level Roles Decline Across the UK

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Job advertisements requiring AI skills have increased by 62 percent year-on-year, according to new data from global talent solutions provider Robert Walters, while entry-level positions in the tech sector have declined by as much as 35 percent over the same period. The research highlights rising demand for digital transformation expertise across UK professional services, with

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M&S Northern Ireland Champions Marks & Start Employability Scheme

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M&S in Northern Ireland celebrated the latest group of successful Marks & Start participants, joined by representatives from The Prince’s Trust. Marks & Start is an employability scheme run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust designed to help create a clear, accessible route into work – in retail or elsewhere – for young people who

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Refuel And Recharge At The New £3m Centra Frosses Road

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This new Centra store located on Frosses Road has created 25 new jobs.  Centra is bringing enhanced convenience to people travelling from the North Coast with the arrival of its highly anticipated brand-new store and petrol forecourt located outside Cloughmills on the A26, the main road between Coleraine and Ballymena. The bright and contemporary 3,400

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Pizza Crew Creates 20 Jobs Following £500k Investment

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New Lisburn store brings investment and jobs to the City Following an investment of £500K, Pizza Crew is opening a new location in Lisburn which will create 20 new jobs in the area across a range of positions. The new multi-use store, located on Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, will join Pizza Crew’s other locations in Belfast

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These Are The Top 5 Skills To Highlight From Your Summer Job On Your CV

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Summer jobs aren’t just about earning extra income—they’re valuable learning experiences that can help develop essential skills for future success. Whether it’s communication, problem-solving, or teamwork, your summer job has likely equipped you with invaluable competencies that deserve recognition on your CV. Adela Belin from Writers Per Hour, offers her expertise in navigating the intricacies of

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McAleer & Rushe Launches Degree Apprenticeship Programme With Ulster University

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Leading Design & Build Contractor McAleer & Rushe are partnering with Ulster University to launch their new 2024 Degree Apprenticeship Programme, in time for the new 2024/25 intake year. The new degree apprenticeship programme offers an alternative to the traditional degree route, providing students aged 18 and older the opportunity to gain fully paid employment

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Titanic Belfast Named A Great Place To Work As It Welcomes 8 Millionth Visitor

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TITANIC Belfast has been certified as a Great Place to Work following an independent employee survey as the world-leading visitor attraction announces that it has welcomed its eight millionth visitor. The certification, which is backed by validated and anonymous feedback from staff, measures employee satisfaction from company culture to business practices and is collected through

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Is The Medical Profession Right For You? Some Deep Considerations

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Everyone wants a great job, but that doesn’t mean you should necessarily dive head-first into becoming a doctor. It’s probably not what you think it is.  Most people become medical professionals because they want to help people. However, the reality of being a doctor on the ground is different. It’s not always a heroic adventure. 

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Lucie Snowden’s Journey To Making A Difference As A Young Social Worker In Portadown

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Lucie Snowden may just be 22-years old, but she’s already making a difference to so many lives in her dream career as a social worker. Qualifying as a social worker seven months ago, Lucie currently works in Portadown Health Centre. She is completing her Assessed Year in Employment – mandatory for all practising social workers

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The Little-Known Job Perks That Get Your Workers To Stick Around For Longer

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Getting workers to stick with your company can be challenging. Most employees are always looking for a better deal somewhere else. And even if they don’t get it once they finally start working at the new place, the grass often looks greener anyway, pushing them to make the move.  Fortunately, there are several ways employers

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Gateway To Strengthening The Creative Sector

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Pioneering businesswoman, Rebecca McEvoy is leading the way in how venues in the creative sector can maximise their potential.  The West Belfast native, now living in Lisburn created The Switchboard Network, an online booking platform that makes accessing and finding services more efficient. Its main objectives are to support venues in post-covid recovery with venues

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“Flexible Working Practices Have Potential To Power Productivity” Is The Message Ahead Of Labour Relations Conference

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Contemporary flexible working practices, and their potential to power productivity and a more inclusive labour market will be the focal point of the Labour Relations Agency’s (LRA) upcoming annual conference. Taking place on the 14 March at Stranmillis College, Flexible Futures 2024 will be delivered in partnership with the Department for the Economy and Timely

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ESO Belfast Appoints 4 New Directors & Senior VP Of Engineering

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ESO, a leading data and software company has announced four new directors and a senior vice president at its Belfast office. The appointments include two new hires and three internal promotions – which will see Russell Beggs take up the role of Senior Vice President (VP) of Engineering – highlighting its commitment to nurturing talent

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Elevate Your Job Search: 7 Crucial Tips to Land Your Ideal Role

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In today’s highly competitive job market, job seekers often miss key strategies that could significantly enhance their chances of landing their dream role.  With extensive experience in monitoring job market trends, it’s clear that candidates frequently overlook straightforward yet effective approaches.  It’s not just about applying for the right jobs; it’s about adopting a strategic

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1 In 3 Worried About Keeping Up With Mortgage Payments In 2024

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Recent findings from The Clifton Private Finance Mortgage Pulse Report 2024 shed light on the UK population’s perceived ability to keep up with their mortgage repayments in 2024, as many come off low fixed rates onto new, significantly higher rate deals. The data, collected from more than 350 form submissions on the Clifton Private Finance

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Northern Ireland Named Fastest Growing Region In UK For Newly Registered Companies

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Ulster Bank and Beauhurst’s New Startup Index finds 14,000 new companies set up in Northern Ireland in 2023, a 59% increase on 2022 Belfast records 123% rise in the number of new businesses in 2023 900,000 new companies were incorporated in the UK in 2023, making it a record year for new businesses Northern Ireland

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Labour Relations Agency Responds To Latest Labour Market Report For Northern Ireland

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Commenting on October’s Labour Market Report, released by NISRA this morning, Mark McAllister, Director of Employment Relations Services at the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) says: “Despite a very small increase in the number of workers on the payroll (up 1.9% over the year) the figures are eclipsed by very recent significant job loss announcements and

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6 Reasons Why Employers Love Your Voluntary Experience

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Volunteer work is often something people turn their nose up at, not willing to lift a finger unless they’re getting paid.  There comes a time when working without pay does become unethical, most companies have anti-slavery policies for a reason, but volunteering to acquire certain skills or to help others less fortunate can be a

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Raising Awareness Of All-Age Apprenticeships At NI Social Care Council

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To celebrate the recent Apprentice Week 2024 the Northern Ireland Social Care Council are highlighting the availability of all-age apprenticeships in the social care sector. We are encouraging employers in the independent and voluntary sector who want to develop their social care workers and support them to gain qualifications to find out more.   We know

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40% Of UK Workers Planning To Jump Ship This Year, With Money The Main Driver

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Two-fifths (40%) of the UK workforce are planning to move jobs in 2024, with one in six already beginning their search as staff look to boost their pay packet. That’s according to the latest Candidate Sentiment Survey statistics produced by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half. While this figure is lower than the 47% planning to

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Unleashing Potential: Lewis Aces The Aisles At Asda Dundonald

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Asda Dundonald has welcomed Lewis Morrow, a member of Four G Day Opportunity Service, to the store to gain valuable work experience. Four G is a locally based service for young adults with learning difficulties and provides 5-day placements for young adults. Over the years Sharon McBratney, Community Champion at the store, has built a

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Portadown Apprentice Helps Amazon Celebrate 1,000 New Apprenticeship Opportunities

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An apprentice from Ardboe working at Amazon’s delivery station in Portadown is encouraging others to start an apprenticeship and boost their careers as Amazon announces the expansion of its apprenticeship programme with the addition of 1,000 new positions across the UK in 2024. Amazon offers one of the UK’s top private sector apprenticeship schemes according

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Synergy Learning Interns Celebrate Growth At Company

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To mark this year’s celebration of National Apprenticeship Week recently, a Carryduff intern and Bangor born intern-turned-employee from Northern Ireland based learning technology company Synergy Learning are sharing their stories. National Apprenticeship Week provides employers and businesses with the opportunity to promote the positive impact apprenticeships and early career programmes make to individuals and businesses

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Northern Ireland Sickness Absence Rate Reaches Eight Year High

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A new report by Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) comparing and analysing sickness absence across the UK, to better understand the impact for businesses, has found that in 2022, Northern Ireland experienced its highest sickness absence rate since 2015. The findings from the report ‘Sickness Absence. Lessons for Northern Ireland Businesses and Managers’ show that the

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Jet2holidays Provides £650,000 In Apprenticeship Funding To Support Independent Travel Agent Partners

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Jet2holidays has revealed that it is providing almost £650,000 of apprenticeship funding to support independent travel agent partners in developing the next generation of talent in their stores and in the travel industry. This funding includes the transfer of almost £500,000 in apprenticeship levy funds to independent travel agents, after a phenomenal response to Jet2holidays’ Appoint an Apprentice scheme.

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Danske Bank To Recruit 12 New Apprentices

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Danske Bank has reopened applications to its higher-level Apprenticeship programme Danske Futures for 2024 and is looking for twelve new apprentices to join the bank. The programme, which first launched in 2018 in partnership with Ulster University, allows students to study part-time for a degree while securing a permanent role within the bank’s Personal Banking

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Gossiping At Work Bad For Your Career According To Research

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Gossiping in the workplace can have serious negative impacts on your career, according to new research by Durham University Business School and NEOMA Business School. Not only are gossipers frowned upon by other work colleagues, they also become socially excluded in the company, and can experience negative career-related impacts as a consequence of their storytelling.

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