Looking Forward

Gareth Stirling - a big name in the tech sector switches roles and becomes the interviewee on this podcast episode. Hear his thoughts on the NI tech sector and its booming future ahead. This episode makes it very clear how proud Gareth is of the NI tech sector, sounds like a great location to work! Get some top tips on how to best secure a job technology and pick the best recruitment agency for you. Gareth is a Recruitment Business Partner, specialising in Tech recruitment across UK and Ireland and has a passion for helping tech professionals get the most out of their careers. He also hosts a podcast series dedicated to web specialists in Northern Ireland talking about various topics from great training initiatives, new technologies or interesting career stories.

In this episode of looking forward, we talk with training and development manager Barry Hughes about their ever-changing product range, how technology has impacted their processes, their plans for the future as one of NI leading manufacturing businesses. 

In this episode of Looking Forward, Catherine Rooney chats to Irish/American entrepreneur John Lee discussing his company, his role in the communications world, how he worked his way up, some golden tips for success and what's next for him and Irish Stew.

Gareth Macklin speaks to Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, owner of Andersonstown News and the Irish Eco, about his 'New Normal’ and hosting his American events such as Irish Eco Camp Fire virtually with people from all around the world. Máirtín Discuss the importance of editing out the negativity, taking the positives from a situation such as a Pandemic and the positives happening here because of Brexit.

Gareth is joined by Ray from MYMY (Mind Your Mate and Yourself), our wonderful charity partner, to discuss the growth of the charity and plans for the future, along with tips and advice on what Ray has learned from starting the charity that is transferable to all businesses and their different approach to looking after their employees. Focus on your employee's health = a more resilient workforce = more successful business. MYMY is a voluntary and community sector counselling organisation with extensive experience in suicide prevention and intervention.

Gareth Macklin speaks to Richard Buckley Founder and Editor of Business Eye about his 'New Normal' and how business is currently looking. Richard has operated his business throughout the recession and the financial crash and says this situation is like no other, but optimism is key to moving forward. Richard has enjoyed seeing the fantastic innovation from businesses and entrepreneurs who are changing their way of thinking and have the determination and resilience to keep going. More info on Business Eye available here - http://www.businesseye.co.uk/

Gareth Macklin and Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI on the new normal within the Manufacturing industry Manufacturing NI is a campaigning organisation which works with member companies, workforce representatives, policymakers and regulators to challenge and encourage change in areas which impact on the cost of doing business, specifically rates, energy and labour. Full info at manufacturingni.org

David McCrisken speaks about the New Normal in the recruitment industry today and gives advice on how to get the best candidates for your organisation, key questions to ask yourself and how to turn the negatives into positives. To find out more about David and MCS Group Recruitment head over to https://www.mcsgroup.jobs/

How has the sporting industry changed from the Pandemic began? What about the streams of income, what do they look like now? Touching on digital transformation and embedding agility for long term success, listen to Geoff Wilson from Wilson Consultancy speak to Gareth Macklin about the New Normal in his industry today. More info on Geoff available here - https://geoffwnjwilson.wordpress.com/tag/geoff-wilson-consultancy/

Marc Scott is highly qualified in Sports and Business Law, Sport Studies and Governance together with Management and Leadership. He joined Ulster Hockey as Executive Manager following a successful career with the Scottish Institute of Sport, Scottish Hockey and Sport Northern Ireland where he gained extensive experience in Performance, Governance and Management roles. Marc talks to Gareth Macklin about the new normal within the sporting industry today and what the future holds. 

Listen as Thomas Fegan, Managing Director of Eddie Irvine Sports chats to Gareth Macklin about the new normal in the world today. During the Pandemic Thomas founded the Northern Ireland Entertainment & Leisure Forum as a body to talk to government about pending issues and opportunities within the sector. Over 100 businesses have joined within a few weeks and it has already made a massive impact and contribution to the Entertainment & Leisure Industry.

Listen as Gareth Macklin talks to Jeff Reinke, Editorial Director from Industrial Equipment News - a US based Manufacturing media company, on their New Normal. Jeff highlights key points on increased use of digital property, how his readership has been more engaged, what we need to 'survive & thrive' and the importance of looking local for your supply chain.

Listen as Feargal McCormack, Managing Director of PKF-FPM chats to Gareth Macklin about the new normal in the world today. He gives some key insights on business resilience and the importance of being flexible - "You innovate or you evaporate" More info on PKF-FPM here - https://pkffpm.com/