What to do when your shareholders have a falling-out
Shareholder disputes can be thorny, but to suggest you resolve them by resorting to Russian roulette or a Mexican shootout may seem extreme. However, these are methods for disputing shareholders to agree a share price so one party can exit. When a dispute arises, creating a deadlock in decision-making, the difficulties can escalate to the...
Cundall passes £2bn mark for construction projects in NI
Cundall, a major UK engineering consultancy firm, continues to grow as it has passed the £2bn mark for construction projects in Northern Ireland. The company specialises in mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering. Established in 1976 in the north east of England, Cundall now employs 900 people across 21 offices, working in 11 countries. It...
Belfast’s Divis enjoys new £1.75m B&B and restaurant
Standing Stones Lodge, a new bed and breakfast and restaurant bordering Divis Mountain in Belfast is now welcoming visitors. The B&B sits close to the entrance of the National Trust’s Divis and Black Mountain walking trails, which have experienced a significant increase in footfall since they opened to the public in 2005. The £1.75m development...
Why it’s right to empower your workforce
Businesses will not keep pace with the speed of change if they expect all decisions to go up to the top of the hierarchy before action is taken. Agility is key to competitiveness, which means that decisions need to be made at the appropriate level, and that requires a workforce that knows they are empowered...
Belfast restaurant’s £750k expansion creates 18 jobs
An East Belfast restaurant has completed a £750,000 expansion project, doubling its space and creating 18 new jobs. Supported by Danske Bank, the development at Cyprus Avenue will also see a new central wine bar and additional seating as well as a semi-private dining area for private events. Further work is due to be carried...
New KFC in Northern Ireland creates 120 jobs
Fast-food chicken giant KFC in Northern Ireland has announced a £5m investment and 120 new jobs in an expansion including a new drive-thru restaurant for Glengormley. The new venue, which is being opened by franchisee Herbert Group, replaces the existing Glengormley restaurant, which has been there for 36 years. Herbert Group is the UK’s biggest...
M&S recruiting 300 staff in Northern Ireland for Christmas
Grocery chain Marks and Spencer is taking on 300 seasonal staff in Northern Ireland as it prepares for the Christmas rush. M&S said applications were now open for the roles across its 21 stores in Northern Ireland in clothing, home and food. M&S recently opened a food hall in Craigavon’s Marlborough Retail Park, its 21st...
How to… be a good interviewee
A job interview is the first chance you have to make an impression with your prospective employer and it’s one you don’t want to mess up. Nerves can often lead to honest mistakes during interviews but it’s also important you don’t let bad habits ruin your chances of landing that dream job. Don’t fidget Try...
Medical research firm to create 20 new jobs at its Belfast data hub
An investment of £2m at the Belfast-based data hub of medical research firm Diaceutics is set to create 20 new jobs. The company works closely with the pharmaceutical industry to help tailor medical treatments to the individual characteristics of each patient. It has become one of the world’s leading providers of precision medicine data analytics,...
How to… choose a career
Whether you are looking for your first job or want to change career, you should understand what type of person you are and what you want from your work and life. Spend time getting to know yourself and research different opportunities to help make the best decision for you. The Careers Service at www.nidirect.gov.uk offers...