Apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop new solutions to reduce plastic waste Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £4 million in innovation projects to reduce the harm that plastics do to our environment and increase productivity and growth of the UK economy. The…
Advantages and disadvantages of using social media Social media can be a useful tool for businesses, bringing advantages such as engaging with your audience and boosting website traffic. However there can also be disadvantages, including the resources required and negative feedback. Considering these pros and cons can help you decide the best approach to social…
Funding to help businesses create affordable, low carbon energy solutions As part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, the government is investing a new Prospering from the Energy Revolution challenge. The challenge will provide investments under three key areas: smart local energy systems demonstrators and designs innovation accelerator fund research and integration services The demonstrator…
Employers should consider how to attract the engineering skills they might require to help future business growth The Engineering Team at Belfast Metropolitan College in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland are hosting this Future Workforce workshop focusing on engineering skills. With Northern Ireland now at full employment and with unemployment at a record low, shortages…
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week employers are urged to be sensitive to and pro-active in managing the mental health of their staff Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 14-20 May 2018. To raise awareness employers are encouraged to understand the advantages of promoting a good mental health culture for their employees and the…
The General Data Protection Regulation is a European Union privacy law that comes into effect on May 25, 2018. It has been years in the making, and is to replace the last major piece of EU privacy law which dates from 1995: a time when Geocities was popular, before Facebook, before Myspace, before even Google.…
Find out how encryption can help mitigate risks to your business data The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force on 25 May 2018, is far more extensive in scope and application than the existing Data Protection Act 1998. Small businesses need to prepare to meet the requirements of GDPR and ensure…
Belfast City Council are hosting a business breakfast to promote the ApprenticeshipsNI and higher level Apprenticeship scheme to local businesses Why you should attend Apprenticeships are a valuable investment for individuals, for businesses, increasing productivity, reducing youth unemployment and are a sound financial investment for public money. The purpose of this event is to: highlight…
Come to Titanic Belfast on 11 May to learn about Audience of the Future funding A programme of briefing events is taking place around the UK this May to promote the new Audience of the Future funding programme. The programme is a part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF). It will provide up to…
Introduction The Guide to the GDPR explains the provisions of the GDPR to help organisations comply with its requirements. It is for those who have day-to-day responsibility for data protection. This is a living document and we are working to expand it in key areas. It includes links to relevant sections of the GDPR itself,…
