Tina Calder

Air Ambulance NI Awarded Funding As Part Of AIB €1 Million Community Fund

Air Ambulance NI has been awarded £15,000 from the AIB Group as part of the bank’s Community Fund. AIB’s AIB Community €1Million Fund aims to support the charitable organisations that matter most to its customers and colleagues and support those who are working tirelessly for the benefit of their local communities and the most vulnerable […]

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New Report Reveals 36% Of Employees In NI Don’t Feel Valued By Their Company

Recent research has found that 26% of employees feel their company lacks a strong culture. Given that recruitment challenges continue to persist as a barrier to growth for many companies, it’s now imperative for businesses and organisations to prioritise employee retention. A report launched by creative brand agency, The Foundation, has revealed that employers need

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“Consumer Insights Should Guide The Energy Transition” Says Consumer Council Chief

New research published today by the Consumer Council reveals that better understanding of consumers is required if Northern Ireland is to reach its net zero goals. The Consumer Council’s first ‘Attitudes to the Energy Transition’ report shows that three in ten consumers report having no understanding of what the term ‘net zero’ means. The research

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Care To Chat: New Podcast Launched Discussing Social Care and Social Work Regulation

Care To Chat is a series of podcasts hosted by Dr Wendy Austin that highlight the Social Care Council’s commitment to supporting the social care and social work workforce and its ongoing conversation about the work of regulation in those professions in Northern Ireland. It features a broad range of conversations and interviews with people

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Disability Discrimination Case Settled Against Home Bargains For £25,000

Ryan Walker has settled his disability discrimination case against his former employer Home Bargains for £25,000. The case was settled without admission of liability and was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Ryan had enjoyed his job and worked happily in the Armagh Store in a Sales Assistant role from July 2017. His

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New Report Shows Many Of NI’s Authorities And Private Companies Fail When It Comes To Digital Accessibility

A new report commissioned by ForSight NI — a charity that supports children and adults who are blind or visually impaired — has revealed many of Northern Ireland’s most profitable companies, and indeed essential authorities, fail to meet digital accessibility guidelines. The report, titled the Northern Irish Digital Accessibility Index 2022, was put together by Inclusion

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Latest Invest NI KPIs Show External Sales Surpassing £20bn For First Time

Invest Northern Ireland published its Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for supported businesses today, showing an increase across all metrics. Sales, External Sales and Exports [1] all increased by over 15 percent on 2021 figures, with employment continuing to grow in a post Covid environment. The results, which are now official statistics, measure the change in

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North & West Belfast Students Boost IT Career Opportunities Through Coding Course Supported By Telefónica Tech

Eight students from North and West Belfast have had the opportunity to develop their software skills with support from a global IT business, Telefónica Tech. Telefónica Tech UK&I has partnered with training provider Impact Training NI ltd and Queen’s University Belfast to give students between 16-19 the chance to learn essential software skills to help them work towards

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