Tech firm announces 20 jobs after £250k spend on software to help charities
GCD Technologies, a Co Armagh technology firm, has invested £250,000 in new software as it launches its ‘Chariteer’ software. The software allows charity donors to track how donations are spent. The new product has already been trialled and adopted by a number of local charities, including Fields of Life and Drop Inn. 12 jobs in...
Belfast named the world’s most business-friendly small city
The Financial Times has named Belfast as the most business-friendly small city. Belfast has been ranked number one in a list of 10 small to mid-sized world cities for business friendliness in the report by fDi Intelligence, a service which is run by the FT. Ranking behind Zurich in Switzerland, Belfast is also ranked number...
How to… make your CV interesting
Whether you are actively job hunting or just keeping your options open for the future it is a good idea to keep an up-to-date CV. Setting time aside now to create a good quality CV could prove invaluable further down the line. Top 10 CV tips: Tailor your CV to each job you apply for...
US deal creates 50 new jobs at Belfast IT Company
A Northern Ireland IT company is set to create up to 50 jobs over the next two years at its new Belfast base. HyperSync, which has just opened a new office in the Innovation Factory on the Springfield Road, has started recruiting engineers after securing a major deal with US firm, Agio LLC. The firm...
Downpatrick-based farm shop’s £200k tearoom creates five jobs
A Co Down based farm shop has unrevealed the results of its newly refurbished farm shop and tea room. Meadow Farm in Downpatrick is owned by Richard Orr and his father, Jackie, and has been in business for 20 years. As demand for its fresh produce increased, Richard’s wife, Sharon, began selling home-cooked foods and...
How not to behave during your office Christmas party
You may be more concerned about whether the dress code should be ‘Christmas jumper’, or what time the bar closes. However, the aftermath of the office Christmas party can have a serious and lasting impact. Below are some interesting legal cases that provide helpful hints on how not to act during the festive period: Social...
US firm to create 220 new NI tech jobs
Imperva, a US cyber security company, has announced plans to create 220 new jobs as part of an expansion into Northern Ireland. The California-based firm has said it will recruit the new staff in Belfast over the next three to five years. With 54 offices worldwide, Imperva will initially work out of Arthur House in...
Deloitte academy recruiting 50 graduates
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is recruiting 50 new graduate jobs for its academy aimed at technology consulting skills. Supported by the Department for the Economy, the programme gives graduates the opportunity to develop skills to support clients within Deloitte’s most in-demand areas including software engineering, data analytics, Dev Ops and software testing. Participants will...
Fintech firm doubles workforce to 200
Options, a US company providing cloud IT services to global capital markets, has announced it is doubling its workforce to 200. The announcement comes as the Fintech firm moves to a new Belfast office, based at the Linen Loft in Adelaide Street. Previously occupying space at the European Commission building on Belfast’s Dublin Road, the...
Nine jobs created as TV production company sets up in Belfast
Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), has moved into the Innovation Factory in west Belfast, creating nine new jobs. Owned by the makers of reality show Big Brother and drama Peaky Blinders, DSP is part of Dutch company Endemol Shine. DSP has already made one TV drama here about the early years of ice-skating duo Jayne Torvill...