Outstanding Contribution Gong
THE 21st annual Janus Awards rewarded professionals from the hospitality industry for their commitment, skill and passion. Taking place at the Ramada Hotel, Trevor Annon, Belfast founder of the Mount Charles Group, was given special recognition and was recipient of the prestigious award for Outstanding Contribution to the industry. Commenting on this year’s event, Michael...
Prince unveils first Global Research facility at Queen’s
THE Prince of Wales has officially launched Queen’s University’s first Global Research Institute. The Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), the first of four Global Research Institutes unveiled at Queen’s, was launched at the Northern Ireland Science Park. Global Research Institutes are the university’s flagships for interdisciplinary research in areas of societal challenge....
Bank Charity Drive
BANK CHARITY DRIVE HELPING the fight against cancer is the theme for Ulster Bank staff’s 2016 marathon fund-raising effort, One Week in June, which takes place June 20-24. The annual charity initiative involves thousands of employees from across Ireland taking part in traditional, wacky and unusual events to raise cash for charities. Groups benefiting this...
Upskills Scheme
UPSKILLS SCHEME SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) is working with Newtownabbey-based Harvey Group PLC to upskill employees with nationally recognised qualifications. Thanks to funding from the Department for the Economy’s Skills Focus training programme the building services engineering firm, specialising in mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance, has availed of specialist, high-level training to raise...
Hoey Appointed
HAPPENING Conferences and Events has appointed Karen Hoey as senior events manager. In her new position Karen will be responsible for leading the company’s team of professionals in delivering event management solutions for association, public and private sector events throughout the UK and Europe. Karen has more than 15 years of experience working...
College in talent hunt to improve its standing
THERE is a wide range of job vacancies in today’s Nijobfinder. Advertised positions include a trust manager, support workers and a gas safety administrator. Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd is looking to fill a number of vacancies including scaffolder, workshop miner and CCTV drainage engineer, while the Housing Executive wants an electrician. ...
Accolades for top HR professionals
HUMAN resources professionals from across the province have been recognised at the CIPD Northern Ireland Awards. Celebrating excellence within the profession, the awards highlight the quality of the work and innovation HR professionals are delivering across the private, public and voluntary sectors in Northern Ireland. Now in its fourth year, the awards, with...
University students reaching dizzy heights at Randox
Global healthcare firm Randox recently celebrated the contributions of its placement students at the annual Randox Pinnacle Placement Awards. Randox works closely with a number of universities throughout the UK to support the professional and personal development of students, by providing work placements in its world-leading Engineering, Science and Business departments. Students, past and...
How to … Answer Interview Questions
THINK AHEADYou’ve secured the interview and have done all your research on the company and position but now you can give yourself an extra advantage and ease on-the-day nerves by anticipating the interview scenario and questions you may be asked. While all interview situations will differ from company to company there are a few generic...
Eason Writer Hunt
THE search is on for the next generation of budding literary stars. Eason is encouraging students to get their creative hats on and share their imagination through short stories for its new creative writing competition. It’s open to all second level students by submitting a short story, on a subject of their choice, to...