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Social media and managing performance
Use of social media could result in employees spending time away from core work duties which could affect productivity.
Using social media for recruitment
Issues employers need to be aware of when using social media in the recruitment process including advertising jobs and screening new recruits.
Develop a social media policy
There are ways that you can effectively manage your employees’ use of social media.
TUPE transfers: the impact on employee relations
Some negative effects of business transfers and how good staff relations and open communication can have a positive impact.
How to identify staff training needs
How to identify a gap between employee knowledge and skills and training requirements using the training needs analysis technique.
Training methods to fit your business
A list of training methods that may be helpful to your business and boost the skills of your staff.
Advantages of staff training
Find out the many benefits that staff training and skills development can bring to your workers and business.
Developing a staff training plan - Grants Electrical Services (video)
Grants Electrical Services, based in Mallusk, explain how they identify staff training needs and put training plans in place to develop staff skills.
Sector-specific skills and training in Northern Ireland
Where to find staff training and skills development specifically tailored to your business sector.
Find training courses in Northern Ireland
What to consider when choosing a suitable training provider and where you can find training courses in Northern Ireland.
Advantages of vocational qualifications
How vocational qualifications can develop staff skills leading to many benefits for your business
Industrial action and trade unions
Guidance for Northern Ireland employers on how to work effectively with trade unions and deal with any industrial disputes
Employment and skills
Legislative guidance on all Northern Ireland employment issues including recruitment, pay, pensions, managing people and resolving conflict.
Develop a staff training plan
How to put staff training into practice once you have identified priority areas for your employees and your business.
Promote healthy work-life balance in your business
How employers can promote healthy work-life balance and the benefits it can bring to your business and staff.
Gain training recognition
How to get recognition and reward for your training efforts through Investors in People and various business awards.
Skills for Life and Work: Providing work experience for young people
Helping employers in Northern Ireland provide work experience for school leavers aged 16/17 years (and up to age 22 and 24 for those with extended eligibility).
Advantages of improved work-life balance
List of benefits that promoting a healthy work-life balance brings to your business and your staff.
Diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace
Equality guidance for employers on preventing discrimination, support if you employ someone who is disabled, equal pay and how to implement an equality plan
Identify work-life balance problems
Signs that can tell employers that their staff are suffering from a poor work-life balance.