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Reduce stress in your workplace
How to reduce work-related stress levels in your business - from reducing employees' workloads to giving them more autonomy and ensuring holidays are taken.
Business benefits of reducing stress
Why you need to take action on stress, to comply with the law and increase your productivity, reduce sickness absence and prevent a high staff turnover.
Workplace stress audit
Monitoring your business for potential sources of stress by carrying out a systematic stress audit using a checklist or questionnaire to consider key areas of stress.
Signs of workplace stress
How to detect symptoms of stress in individuals and groups such as poor performance, tiredness and irritability and an increase in sick leave.
Stress management training and counselling
How courses in time management and other skills, promoting healthy living and counselling services may help employees manage their stress more effectively.
How to deal with stress
Putting the systems and policies in place to deal with the growing problem of stress in the workplace and prevent sickness absence and productivity issues.
Types of PPE: hand and arm protection
Choosing protection for the arms and hands, such as gloves, cuffs and elbow protectors to protect from hazards like cuts, chemicals, infection and vibration.
Types of PPE: footwear
Choosing the right protective footwear for yourself and your employees such as safety boots, the tasks they are needed for and what to consider.
Types of PPE: clothing
Choosing protective equipment for the body and legs to protect you and your employees from risks like extreme temperature, electric shock and chemicals.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Checklist: storing goods and materials safely
Ways of reducing storage risks - from clearing exit routes and checking shelving to clearing up spillages quickly and providing any appropriate equipment.
Storing food safely
Ensuring you comply with food-hygiene regulations and minimising the health and safety risks caused by lifting and carrying food.