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O'Neill questioned at Stormont over ex-press officer
October 7, 2024 at 10:58 AM Michelle O'Neill is answering urgent questions at Stormont over Michael McMonagle [PA Media] Michelle O'Neill has said she is "deeply sorry" for the reputational damage caused to a charity during the fallout of how Sinn Féin dealt with former press officer Michael McMonagle. The first minister made the comments while answering urgent questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly (NIA) over the matter.
21 Writing Competitions for 2021
Well, 2020 has been a wild ride, hasn't it? But let's put this mess of a year behind us and make 2021 the year you get your writing out there. There are loads of writing competitions and I've selected a handful that look particularly exciting. Whether you're in it for glory and financial reward, or you just want to have some fun and create based on prompts, take a look at the below list and see what sparks your creativity.
3 common challenges in personnel development and how to overcome them
Nurturing high-performing personnel development was cited as the top challenge for human resources (HR) professionals by two thirds of those who participated in a survey by Talent Q. This is hardly a surprise; answering to both the CEO and CFO means HR managers need to consistently deliver tangible results from their personnel development.
Effective team management: The 10 secrets you need to know
Team management is not always easy. Most of the time it means navigating different personalities, work habits and motivations while balancing your own tasks and keeping the company goals in mind. It takes a lot of work to get this right, but we've put together a few secrets that are aimed to help every manager, from seasoned and senior through to those new to the role. 1.
How to make a to do list: Here's what you need to know
Is there such a thing as the perfect to do list? We’d all love to know what it looks like, but there doesn’t seem to be one. Run a search on to do lists and you’ll find as many lists as there are results – everyone has their own strategy for writing one. As it turns out, the perfect to do list is the one that works for you, whether you make it first thing in the morning or the night before. Let’s take a look at the most popular tips and lists to see if any make the cut: 1.
How to make a financial presentation interesting in 7 steps
Let’s face it; financial data has a reputation for being boring and a financial presentation can fill even the most devoted professionals with dread. To change this perception, you need to create a financial data presentation you’re excited to give. Hold the interest of your audience instead of making them feel like they are being held captive. Use these tips to make a financial presentation interesting and make sure people listen to what you have to say. 1.
The real cost of paperwork - [Infographic]
Ever feel like all you do is shuffle paperwork from one pile to the next? We do these menial tasks because - well, because they've got to be done. But rarely do we stop to consider the cost of paperwork. Not just from a purely financial viewpoint, but the time it eats up, too. And, of course, let's not forget the impact it has on the trees! We've done a bit of digging to find out the real cost of paperwork in a business and distilled all our research into this handy little infographic.
Talking to vendors: 10 quick tips for getting it right
When you take on the role of the customer, it’s sometimes easy to forget just how important the relationship is between your company and its vendors and suppliers. Like any relationship, communication is the key to success. Talking to vendors in the right way can change the quality of that relationship, so keep the following in mind. 1. Be informed Information is the key to negotiating discounts, discussing concerns or knowing what questions to ask.
10 surprising examples of AI in everyday life
When AI isn’t thrashing us as what we do best – such as Google’s AI beating a top human player at the game Go – it’s finding a surprising place in our everyday life. Here is a run down of the most interesting examples of AI in everyday life. Boomerang is an application in Gmail that gives you more control over when you send and receive emails – ideal for handling time zone differences.
Talking to vendors: 10 quick tips for getting it right
When you take on the role of the customer, it’s sometimes easy to forget just how important the relationship is between your company and its vendors and suppliers. Like any relationship, communication is the key to success. Talking to vendors in the right way can change the quality of that relationship, so keep the following in mind: 1. Be informed. Information is the key to negotiating discounts, discussing concerns or knowing what questions to ask.
10 secrets of effective team management
Team management is not always easy. Most of the time it means navigating different personalities, work habits and motivations while balancing your own tasks and keeping the company goals in mind. It takes a lot of work to get this right, but we've put together a few secrets that are aimed to help every manager, from seasoned and senior through to those new to the role. When you step up or over into a new management position, it’s very easy to be excited about the ideas you have.
The real cost of paperwork - [Infographic]
Ever feel like all you do is shuffle paperwork from one pile to the next? Sign the bottom of this form and photocopy that one? We do these menial tasks because - well, because they've got to be done. But rarely do we stop to consider the cost of paperwork. Not just from a purely financial viewpoint, but the time it eats up, too.
10 simple tips for getting your invoices paid faster
Late payments, or missing ones, are not only frustrating but also potentially ruinous to business relationships. Small businesses in the UK are, on average, paid 21 days late. So here are 10 tips for getting your invoices paid on time, every time. 1. Be polite It's quite often the simplest things that make an impact.
The appropriation of fuller lips | gal-dem
It only takes one scroll on social media, gazing through a magazine or even a glimpse at a reality TV show to know that the “fuller lip look” has swept over the Western world. Inspired by Kylie Jenner or someone of the like, there has been a huge shift in how big lips are perceived. Women of 2017 are bombarded with images of make up campaigns, celebrity endorsements and advertising on social media confirming that the fuller pout is something to envy and emulate.
5 signs that you should hire an HR person
When your business is small, it’s not uncommon to wear a lot of hats. Why hire someone to do a job you can do yourself, right? While this makes sense at the start of a business venture, it’s inevitable that you won’t be able to wear all those hats with without looking silly. Maybe this metaphor is spreading a little thin… Eventually, you won’t be able to do every job to the level it requires.
10 surprising examples of AI in everyday life
When AI isn’t thrashing us as what we do best – such as Google’s AI beating a top human player at the game Go – it’s finding a surprising place in our everyday life. Here is a run down of the most interesting examples of AI in everyday life. 1. Respondable from Boomerang Boomerang is an application in Gmail that gives you more control over when you send and receive emails – ideal for handling time zone differences.
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