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Statement in response to the publication by NISRA of the latest edition of the Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin
Commenting on the Construction Output Statistics, Neal Taylor, Audit Partner at leading business advisory firm Grant Thornton in Belfast, said: “Construction output rose by 3.9% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the previous three months, thanks in a large part to a 10.1% rise in repair and maintenance jobs, while infrastructure output also…
Read onNew Year payroll updates
By Sam Beattie, Associate Director, Payroll at Grant Thornton Most new year articles will start with some housekeeping. With HM Revenue & Custom (HMRC) and dynamic coding, basic housekeeping for employees is vital to stay connected and keep HMRC up to date. Employees should pay attention to three basic items, their: Address, Tax code, and…
Read onIoD NI welcomes ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal
Responding to the publication of the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal, Kirsty McManus, National Director, Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) said: “The ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal is to be welcomed, filled with ambition that, if fulfilled, can deliver real improvements for the people and businesses of Northern Ireland. “We would therefore urge…
Read onIoD celebrates 10th anniversary of Director of the Year Awards as entries open for 2020
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious business awards, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched entries to the 2020 IoD Director of the Year Awards with 10 categories open to leaders across the private, public, and third sectors in Northern Ireland. In partnership with AIB, the awards seek to honour the…
Read onMallaghan Engineering continues US expansion with multimillion-dollar Delta Air Lines contract
Dungannon-headquartered Mallaghan Engineering has announced a multimillion-dollar contract with Delta Air Lines for the supply of bespoke Maintenance Platform Lifts (MPL) for use at airports across the United States. The equipment provides access to all areas of fixed wing and rotary aircraft, allowing maintenance teams to undertake work at height safely and efficiently. …
Read on2019 was the year of uncertainty, will 2020 be different?
By Gareth Latimer, Director, Restructuring at Grant Thornton The New Year is a time for reflection but also a time to look forward. As another year ends, we can learn lessons from the past to help us prepare for the future. As we look back at 2019, it was hard to read a newspaper article…
Read onUrban HQ appoints interior designer ahead of summer opening
Urban HQ has appointed an award-winning agency to complete the interior architecture and design of its new flexible workspace located in Belfast’s Eagle Star House. The collaboration between Dublin-based Kingston Lafferty Design and Urban HQ will create a truly design-led workspace in the heart of Belfast. Urban HQ will open its doors in summer 2020…
Read onTop 10 New Year’s People Resolutions
By Anne Phillipson, Director, People & Change Consulting at Grant Thornton Now is the perfect time for business leaders to reflect on the year that was 2019 and plan ahead for new opportunities and successes in 2020. When you are thinking about the people side of your organisation and the individuals and teams that will…
Read onLet 2020 be a year of ambition and optimism
By Gordon Milligan, Chairman, Institute of Directors (IoD) Northern Ireland Just like that, we have reached the final day of 2019 and what a year it has been. With not one, but two Brexit dates coming and going, and the complete lack of comings and goings at Stormont, there has been one word that has…
Read onBringing Christmas cheer to leadership
By Patrick Gallen, Partner, People and Change Consulting, Grant Thornton At this time of the year, we should be celebrating the joy of Christmas and bringing cheer and positivity to our teams and organisations. Moreover, it is not just about Christmas cheer, positive leadership comes from those who have faith in the future. Approach life…
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