Tughans appoints five-star trainees
BELFAST law firm Tughans is increasing its investment in Northern Ireland’s legal infrastructure with the appointment of five trainee solicitors. The new recruits, which more than doubles the company’s student cohort, will embark on a comprehensive two-year programme which will embrace every practice area from commercial litigation to corporate law. Phyllis Agnew, senior partner at...
Initiative to help create careers in social care
MORE than 75 unemployed or economically inactive people who want to work in social care will have the opportunity to take part in a new training programme. The Getting Started initiative, facilitated by the Association for Real Change (ARC) Northern Ireland and part funded by Ulster Garden Villages Ltd and Bombardier, will offer participants a...
University College London Hospitals
“The sky’s the limit. There’s an open door here and I’m going through it.” Ru Makoni, Staff Nurse At UCLH, we employ the best people to help us offer some of the best treatment in the UK. In return, we offer you a fantastic package of benefits, support and life-long learning. We will be visiting...
CDE’s global impact recognised
CDE Global, with headquarters in Cookstown, has been recognised for its investment in innovative recycling technology by the European Quality Association. Across the five sectors where CDE sells materials washing equipment, there is a common theme: the company has established a position as a world leader as a result of a focus on creating value...
Employers opting for will over skill
AN employment survey has shown employers are willing to choose attitude over experience and skills. The Employment Market Monitor, released by recruitment agency Cpl, highlighted that where there is a shortage of skills, particularly in the tech sector, employers believe that staff with a great attitude can be taught the skills they need. The survey...
Road safety message hits home at SERC
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) recently hosted a road safety awareness show. The Cool FM Road Safe Road Show in association with the PSNI used practical demonstrations and real life scenarios to promote the importance of safer driving and to raise awareness with young motorists about the potentially fatal dangers of being in a car...
O’Hare Build’s on Success with Award
THE construction company behind the Centre for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University is celebrating after winning an award for its work on the project. O’Hare & McGovern was announced as the overall winner of the Construction Excellence Awards 2015 in recognition of its activity on the Wellcome-Wolfson Building. The new centre at Queen’s is part...
FE colleges ‘key to jobs and economic growth’
THE prosperity and resilience of a rebalanced Northern Ireland economy will rely on a thriving further education (FE) sector, a panel of experts told business leaders at a meeting organised by Colleges NI. The conference at La Mon Hotel, Belfast, outlined how the six regional FE colleges have contributed to economic recovery and continue to...
Manager Role
GROUND Espresso Bars has appointed Jonny Ross to the position of regional manager. In addition to receiving his BSc Hons Psychology degree, Jonny has a passion for coffee and hospitality having spent nine years at Starbucks, progressing from barista to store manager to coffee trainer before assuming the role of people manager at Apple Premium...
INN PLACE TO STAY
KILLYLEAGH’S Dufferin Coaching Inn and Hall is celebrating a decade of business success. The anniversary comes after a significant investment of more than £10,000 in the newly refurbished Dufferin Hall and being recognised as one of the best places to stay in Ireland in the 2015 McKenna’s Guide. Well-known locally, the seven bedroom Dufferin Coaching...