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Gender reassignment discrimination
It's unlawful to discriminate against a job seeker or employee on the grounds that they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
Discrimination on the grounds of race
Understand how race discrimination can occur in the workplace and how to avoid it.
Equal pay and conditions
How to ensure you provide equal pay and conditions for male and female employees.
Age discrimination
How employers can ensure they are following the law on age discrimination during the recruitment process and when exercising redundancy procedures.
Discrimination over membership or non-membership of unions
The law surrounding discrimination over membership or non-membership of trade unions.
Monitoring equality and diversity - employer responsibilities
How to measure the effectiveness of your equality and diversity policy.
Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation
An overview of the forms of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and the regulations that apply.
Promoting equality and diversity
How to promote equality of opportunity in your business.
Workshops to help employers support older workers
Age-inclusiveness webinars will give employers insight into the issues facing older workers and help them provide the support staff need.
Types of payment cards available
An overview of payment card types - including credit, debit, charge, pre-paid, travel and purchasing cards.
Other key HR policies and templates
Sample documents to help you develop employment policies that follow good practices and comply with legislation.
Access to Finance: Growth Loan Fund II
Apply now for loans between £100,000 and £500,000
Working with Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service
How Trading Standards can help your business comply with the law when a customer has lodged a complaint about your business or you need general advice.
Using technology to improve efficiency
How to use technology to improve your business processes and increase efficiency
Slow or stop the growth of your business
Identify when to slow down or stop business growth and how to stop it if you are encountering difficulties
Fair trading for businesses selling goods or services
An overview of the law relating to fair trading and how this may affect your business - including pricing and product description.
Marketing on a tight budget
How to get the most out of a small or limited marketing budget using cost-effective marketing methods such as Public Relations and online marketing.
Review and evaluate your current marketing spend
Factors you should consider when analysing your marketing budget such as last year’s customer spend figures and changes in the market.
How to attract, win and keep your customers
Advice on getting more business from your existing customers and on finding new customers to reach the most profitable groups.
How to stick to your marketing budget
Ideas for marketing objectives you could set for your business, and advice on keeping your aims on track to stay within your budget.