Cara Macklin – Strategic Development Director, Macklin Care Homes and Malone Lodge Hotel
The Post: Strategic Development Director, Macklin Care Homes and Malone Lodge Hotel The Post Holder: Cara Macklin HOW I BECAME A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Gaining on the job experience has been fundamental to Cara Macklin’s career path. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I spent a year in Marks and Spencers’ Head...
Freshly Chopped set to open in Belfast
An Irish salad chain is set to open 10 new stores within Northern Ireland as part of its latest expansion. Freshly Chopped will open at the Belfast campus of Ulster University marking the firms 50th store. The launch of this new store will bring 15 jobs which will include both part-time and full-time jobs in...
12 things you should never say or do at interview and what to do instead
Having worked in HR and management roles in the corporate world, I’ve been on the opposite side of the interview table on many occasions. Now I coach women to get them ready for the important event. It’s amazing how the most talented people can struggle with selling themselves at interview. In fact, many of the...
Microsoft Ireland to create 200 new jobs
Microsoft Ireland has announced the creation of 200 new jobs within its Dublin site. The newly created positions will work in areas such as artificial intelligence and various other digital technologies. The acquisition of new staff will increase the workforce to 2,200 staff. 200 highly skilled digital roles at Microsoft Currently, Microsoft’s engineering teams are...
250 jobs created by Alchemy in Derry
Technology services company, Alchemy Technology Services has created 250 new roles within Londonderry. Alchemy is setting up a Centre of Excellence within the city. It will provide technology and services for the insurance sectors. Jobs in Derry Alchemy will be based at the City Factory in Derry and will also provide skilled, certified staff to...
Sophie Seaton – Marketing Consultant and Digital Strategist, MySideKick NI
The Post: Marketing Consultant and Digital Strategist, MySideKick NI The Post Holder: Sophie Seaton HOW I BECAME A MARKETING CONSULTANT As a creative people person a role as a marketing consultant was perfect for Sophie Seaton. Give a brief outline of your career to date. After university I joined Ulster Bank on its graduate scheme,...
Majority of Northern Ireland workers keen on flexible working
The latest research has shown that 60% of workers in Northern Ireland want flexible working hours. YouGov carried out the research on behalf of McDonald’s. The findings were to help retain staff in a volatile labour market. Almost 60% of all adults questioned are seeking to have an early start or to reduce their working...
McErlain’s Bakery to create 40 new jobs
A County Londonderry bakery, McErlain’s Bakery has announced the creation of 40 new jobs after it was rescued from insolvency. Last month, 260 jobs were at risk and after careful negotiations, 40 new positions have now been secured after investment from Tayto. Genesis Crafty continues its expansion with Marks & Spencer The bakery’s product lines include...
Intupod to create 10 new jobs
Intupod is a Northern Ireland company builds ‘glamping’ pods has created 10 new jobs within County Down. New jobs created at Intupod Intupod builds aluminium pods which are used throughout Great Britain and Ireland. The success of the company has attracted a significant amount of investment over the past two years. Due to this, Intupod...
How lean management can help you
In business we are constantly reminded of the importance of improving how we do things on a day-to-day basis. Save money. Improve efficiency. Increase margins. Improve customer satisfaction. Business leaders are faced with the difficult challenge of creating a streamlined, effective business model that won’t break the bank while providing a best-in-class customer experience. On...