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The growing skills shortage is posing a critical challenge for employers across Northern Ireland, as the region’s labour market undergoes rapid change, threatening growth, productivity and competitiveness.
As we navigate the evolving landscape of work in 2024, hybrid working continues to shape how businesses operate. This guide aims to provide employers with a comprehensive understanding of hybrid working, its implications and effective strategies for managing employee requests in light of recent legislative changes.
As the holiday season approached, a major nationwide retail chain faced a series of staffing challenges that threatened to impact its peak period performance.
As a university student in Northern Ireland, finding the perfect summer job can be a daunting task. You’re likely looking for work that not only pays well but also provides valuable experience and fits around your busy schedule. Enter the world of temporary agencies – a often overlooked yet highly beneficial option for students seeking summer employment.
At Bluestones Staffing, we understand the importance of building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As experts in the Northern Irish employment market with over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen first-hand how embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (ED&I) can drive innovation, creativity and business success.
Bluestones Staffing is committed to ensuring our clients and candidates fully understand these imminent changes to minimum wage standards. Therefore, we’ve outlined exactly what the new minimum wage means in financially, which age groups are impacted, and key considerations for payroll budgeting and career planning.
As an agency worker, you are entitled to certain additional employment rights. One option your agency may offer is a permanent contract that guarantees pay between assignments when there is no work.
Following a busy but successful year for our team, we thought it was the perfect time to introduce our new Meet the Team feature.
We’re going to be introducing each of our brilliant team members, so you can learn a little about each of them and what they do in their roles. Who better to start with than our fabulous Managing Director, Debbie McDermott!
Temporary employment has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, with more and more individuals seeking flexible work arrangements. At Bluestones Staffing, we firmly believe that temporary employment holds advantages for both job seekers and employers. Not only does it offer employees freedom and flexibility, but it also allows employers to save time and resources.
Visit us, give us a call, or drop us an email – we’re always here for a friendly chat whether you’re looking for a new position or you’re a company searching for employees.
Mallusk Enterprise Park
2 Mallusk Drive
Newtownabbey
Belfast
BT36 4GN
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