Lucas Love Healthcare Ahead of the Pack on Fair Pay
Leading Nursing and Domiciliary Care agency Lucas Love Healthcare has once again proved its position as Northern Ireland’s leading provider of permanent, temporary and contract recruitment of healthcare professionals. The agency, which prides itself on providing excellent rates of pay as well as enhanced staff training and benefits, has since its inception in 2009 ensured...
Taking Initiative
ELEVEN women from the Glens of Antrim have started their Level 2 Introduction to Counselling course hosted by the local youth club in Cushendall. They are all taking part in the Learner Access and Engagement Programme, a government funded initiative, which aims to help unemployed people to improve their qualifications. Alison Gillan, one of the...
Minister Says decrease in Claimants is ‘Encouraging’
RECENT figures have revealed a fall in the number of people claiming unemployment related benefits. The latest statistics for October 2014 show that the number of claimants in receipt of unemployment related benefits decreased by 100 over the month, with a total fall of 8,700 in the unemployment claimant figures over the last 12 months....
Programme Hailed for Education Benefits
A COMMUNITY-based programme has seen more than 3,000 enrolments since its induction in 2010. Delivered by the University of Ulster’s Centre for Flexible and Continuing Education, the programme aims to open up access to higher education for adults of all ages. Speaking at a special ceremony in Jordanstown to celebrate the educational achievements of the...
BIFM Awards Shortlist Revealed
BIFM AWARDS SHORTLIST REVEALED Corporate innovation and individual excellence will be recongised this month at the forthcoming BIFM Ireland Region Facilities Management Recognition Awards. The shortlist for the prestigious awards which showcase some of the best professionals operating in one of the fastest growing professions in our economy was revealed today, ahead of the 18th...
Mark Stewart
Role: Centre Manger Company: Abbeycentre Track Record: Originally from Antrim, Mark has been married to Amanda for 26 years and has three children, two sons (Jamie and Nathaniel) and a daughter (Victoria). After graduating from the Universi-ty of Ulster, Mark started his career in retail as a trainee manager 6.15AM The alarm is usually switched...
How to… Make the Most of Your Soft Skills
‘Soft Skills’ are the personal qualities and attributes that make you unique and can help you stand out from the competition. Know what yours are so that when it comes to the interview process you can show how your life experiences and personality make you the perfect candidate for the role. Key skills employers look for include the following: COMMUNICATION: The ultimate soft skill. Your success at interview...
Seminar Focuses on Leadership Skills
The Northern Ireland Branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently held a seminar on leadership to challenge and encourage senior executives. Present at the event and outlining their thoughts on effective leadership were William Montgomery, former navigating officer of HMS Ark Royal and chief executive of Ask Ten, a leadership consultancy which works with major organisations including the British Cabinet Office, and Frank Douglas, chief executive...
Programme helps 520 firms develop new skills
A college-led innovation programme has helped 520 companies develop new skills, boost jobs and improve profits, according to Employment Minister Stephen Farry. Funded by the Department for Employment and Learning and delivered by the six regional colleges, the InnovateUs Programme provides fully funded specialist support to help equip small enterprises with new skills to support innovation that can boost productivity and competitiveness. The programme’s second year has helped up-skill more than...
Peninsula Services launches awards to recognise staff
Peninsula Care Services launched its inaugural ‘Heart of Peninsula Care Awards’ this week. The awards aim to reward and recognise the company’s most talented, dedicated and loyal staff. Managing director of Peninsula Care Services Jonny Cook, who sponsors Belfast Giants award-winning leading goal scorer Kevin Saurette, created these awards as part of the company’s sixth anniversary celebrations which also coincide with the creation of 30 new jobs. Speaking at...