County Antrim, Northern Ireland

County Antrim is one of the six counties that make up Northern Ireland, and it is known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage. Located in the northeastern part of Northern Ireland, it shares borders with County Londonderry to the west and County Down to the south, with the northeastern coast facing Scotland across the North Channel.

Antrim boasts a dramatic coastline with iconic landmarks such as the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique basalt column formations. The Antrim Coast is also home to beautiful beaches, cliffs, and the Glens of Antrim, a series of nine glens (valleys) that offer stunning views and hiking opportunities. The county’s interior features rolling countryside, farmland, and the Antrim Plateau, which includes Slemish Mountain, a site associated with Saint Patrick.

Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, lies partially within County Antrim, offering fishing, birdwatching, and boating activities

Main Towns and Cities:

• Belfast: Although Belfast is mostly within County Down, parts of Northern Ireland's capital city extend into County Antrim. Belfast is the economic and cultural hub of Northern Ireland, known for its vibrant arts scene, historical sites, and landmarks like the Titanic Belfast museum.

• Lisburn: is a market town traditionally in County Antrim north of the River Lagan; a small part lies south of the river in County Down. The counties have been abolished in Northern Ireland so since 2015 it's been in the "super-district" of Lisburn and Castlereagh.

• Ballymena: A significant market town in County Antrim, Ballymena is known for its retail and shopping opportunities, as well as its annual Ballymena Show, which highlights local agriculture and crafts.

• Antrim Town: Located near the northeastern shore of Lough Neagh, Antrim Town is a smaller, yet historically significant town. It is home to attractions like Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House.

• Larne: A coastal town and seaport, Larne serves as a gateway to Scotland and offers ferry services across the North Channel. It is also the starting point of the scenic Antrim Coast Road.

Other smaller towns and villages in County Antrim include: Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ahoghill, Aldergrove, Antrim, Armoy, Aughnadeagh, Ballinderry, Ballintoy, Ballybogy, Ballycarry, Ballycastle, Ballyclare, Ballyeaston, Ballygalley, Ballygelly, Ballylesson, Ballylumford, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Ballynure, Ballyskeagh, Ballyvoy, Balnamore, Belfast, Belfast City, Beltoy, Bendooragh, Broughshane, Buckna, Bushmill, Bushmills, Caddy, Cape Castle, Carnalbanagh Sheddings, Carncastle, Carnlough, Carnmoney, Carrickfergus, Castlecat, Causeway coast, Clady, Clogh, Clogh Mills, Cloughmills, Corkey, Correen, Craigs, Crumlin, Cullybackey, Cushendall, Cushendum, Cushendun, Damhead, Derriaghy, Derrykeighan, Dervock, Doagh, Drumbeg, Drumnagreagh Port, Dunadry, Dundrod, Dunloy, Dunmurry, Dunseverick, Eden, Finvoy, Five Corners, Flatfield, Galgorm, Garryduff, Glarryford, Glenaan, Glenariff, Glenariff (or waterfoot), Glenarm, Glenavy, Glengormely, Glenoe, Glenvale, Glynn, Gracehill, Greenisland, Hannahstown, Hillhall, Hyde Park, Islandmagee, Kells, Killead, Killinaboy, Killybegs, Kilraghts, Kilwaughter, Kirkhills, Knockaholet, Lagavara, Lambeg, Larne, Legoniel, Lisburn, Loanends, Loughguile, Maghaberry, Magheraberry, Magheramorne, Mallusk, Martinstown, Mazetown, McLaughlins Corner, Mill Town Millbrook, Millford, Moneyglass, Monkstown, Moorfields, Mosside, Mossley, Moss-side, Muckamore, Mullan Head, Newferry, Newtownabbey, Newtown-Crommelin, Nutts Corner, Parkgate, Pharis, Portballintrae, Portglenone, Portmuck, Portrush, Quarrytown, Randalstown, Rasharkin, Rathlin island, Revallagh, Staffordstown, Stonyford, Straid, Stranocum, Templepatrick, Templeshanbo, The Diamond, The Dry Arch, The Five Roads, The Spa, Toome, Toomebridge, Waterfoot, Whiteabbey, Whitehead, Whiteside Corner, Woodburn, Woodgreen.

Human Resource Consultancy Solutions for County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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Why Independent HR Investigations Are Important for your Antrim Business

Conducted by third-party professionals or external investigators such as Kmarc Consultants, Independent Investigations offer value added benefits that can help organisations effectively manage workplace issues, maintain objectivity, and ensure fair and impartial outcomes. Some of the key advantages of conducting independent HR investigations we at Kmarc have observed are:

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HR Systems for businesses in Antrim

Human Resources (HR) systems in Northern Ireland encompass a range of manual and software solutions and technologies designed to streamline HR processes, enhance workforce management, and support compliance with employment laws. These systems often include modules for various HR functions. Some types of standalone systems include:

• Human Resource Information System (HRIS):

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Contracts for staff in Antrim

Did you know the contract is established when the person verbally accepts your offer of employment and terms discussed in the interview or in the job description, advert or person specification will form part of the express or implied contract terms? If not, you need Kmarc!

Did you know its not you who decides who is an employee, a contractor, a worker, an agency worker, a zero hours worker, a temporary worker etc. it’s the courts and tribunal.

They arrive at their decision based on your contracts and procedures. So you need to have your I’s dotted and your T’s crossed, do you? If not then you need Kmarc.

Have you made your Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures contractual by including them in your contract terms or should you?

Do you have ‘Confidentiality Clauses’ Have you got your confidentiality and non-disclosure clauses nailed down to protect your sensitive information?