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How to apply for an AccessNI criminal records check
Applying for an AccessNI check by phone, post, or electronically.
AccessNI costs and how long checks take
How much it costs to apply for an AccessNI check and how long you can expect to wait for it to be processed.
AccessNI checks for overseas applicants
Checking an applicant's overseas criminal record and their right to work in the UK.
Employing someone with a criminal record
What information may be disclosed by an AccessNI check, recruiting ex-offenders, and withdrawing job offers.
How to register with AccessNI
Registering your organisation with AccessNI in order to access criminal records checks.
Current delivery times for AccessNI disclosure certificates
Find out the latest delivery times for AccessNI certificates.
Accepting a previously-issued AccessNI check
Accepting previously issued AccessNI checks, revealing information about these to other organisations, and security features of.
Employees working from home
The key issues to consider if you decide that working from home is a possibility for your business.
Staff health and wellbeing
Best practice guidance for employers to maximise the health and wellbeing of their workers.
Strategic planning for business growth
Understand the importance of a clear and effective strategic plan to enable the growth of your business
How do you develop a strategic plan?
List of elements to include in your strategic plan - from your vision statement to your key goals for implementation.
Steps in the strategic planning process
Overview of strategic planning and management, and the importance of involving different levels of staff in the process
Key elements of strategic planning
Understand the essential questions that you should consider as part of your strategic planning process
Types of strategic planning models
Using strategic models, such as Five Forces, SWOT or PESTLE analysis, can help you assess threats and opportunities facing your business.
The purpose of strategic planning
Understand what is meant by strategic planning, what the process entails, and the purpose it serves in your business
Implementing a strategic plan
How to implement and execute your strategic plan, and monitor performance against your strategic objectives.
PESTLE analysis example
An example of PESTLE analysis, and information you should examine to assess external factors affecting your business
SWOT analysis example
An example of a SWOT analysis, and how to assess your business' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Equal pay law and employer best practice
Legal responsibilities for Northern Ireland employers under the equal pay legislation and best practice advice.
Equal pay and occupational pension schemes
How equal pay provisions apply to employee rights and occupational pension schemes.