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Belfast Office Payescape Announces New Partnership with UKG
PAYESCAPE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UKG
BRC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES NEW AND EXCITING DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA
Ballymoney-based Payescape has announced a new partnership with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) to provide industry-leading, integrated workforce management solutions for Payescape clients, to enhance employee engagement and provide bestin-class time and attendance technology to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK.
Under the brand Timescape powered by UKG, Payescape clients will enjoy the benefits of UKG Ready (formerly Kronos Workforce Ready), which offers a flexible and seamless time management solution for SME teams who can leverage payroll and time in an integrated solution to deliver a modern, personalised experience that increases efficiency and simplifies compliance.
“The ever-changing world of work is becoming more complex and organisations are juggling all aspects of the employee lifecycle from pre-hire to retire — including the important moments that matter in between,” said Nicole Bello, group vice president, EMEA, UKG. “Our partnership with Payescape will broaden the reach of UKG Ready – via the brand name Timescape – to organisations in the UK and enable them to achieve elevated employee engagement, satisfied customers, and better business results.”
John Borland, managing director of Payescape said; “Timescape will allow our client’s employees to enjoy a modern and effective workforce management technology experience from clocking into their shift, to viewing their payslip.
“Our partnership with UKG will give our clients the tools to control their staff costs and technology they need to manage their businesses more effectively. “
John Borland, Payescape MD.
By Bill Roy, Principal and Founder at BRC Partnership Ltd
When BRC first arrived in India as part of a trade mission organised by Invest NI in 2012, we wondered where we might start to build a platform for our operations. India was the obvious target, or so we thought. Only at the tail end of the trade mission did we travel to Sri Lanka and spend a few days in Colombo. Once again, I was reminded that the obvious thing is not always the right thing. Sri Lanka captured our imagination!
Sri Lanka was emerging from its own decades-long conflict, a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean with so much potential and a vision for healing, progress and success. There was also a tangible desire for strong and impactful leadership in so many of the organisations we visited. Some of those organisations trusted us with their most talented young (and some not-so-young) leaders and our early coaching and leadership development programs started.
Now, having worked with so many large organisations in Sri Lanka and built a strong base of relationships and an ever-growing network, I am delighted to have agreed a new partnership venture. BRC Asia is now live and we are excited about the possibilities moving forward, offering our services as hybrid solutions across the country and beyond.
Our partners, who include prominent local specialists Sabeera Caffor and Dilshan Lankathilaka, have extensive experience and expertise. In addition, we have just confirmed Mr Shehan Pilapitiya as our new MD for BRC Asia operations in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Shehan is a passionate, inspirational and extremely well-connected specialist in the field of leadership development in Sri Lanka, the Maldives, India and Malaysia.
In an era of unprecedented challenge, dislocation and difficulty, I am delighted that we have been able to move forward and see the emergence of a new and exciting venture, building on past successes and relationships but also pivoting to the possibilities and opportunities in SE Asia in general, and Sri Lanka in particular.
Our new chairman, Mr Kanth Fernando, (Group Chairman LMS Trends & BRC Asia) thanked Bill Roy and the BRC team, commenting on the new collaboration;
“Local corporates will immensely benefit from the expertise and development techniques brought by Mr Bill Roy and his team to Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan corporates will uniquely position themselves to provide an uplift for their top talent as they seek to embrace the challenges of the new normal. BRC Asia will provide a rich blend of local and international talent to help equip and empower the next generation of leaders in our region.”
Mary Portas The Women in Business All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference will take place on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th June as a virtual event broadcasting live from Belfast and Dublin. This interactive hybrid conference will feature an array of international keynote speakers including one of the UK’s leading voices on retail and brand communication, Mary Portas. The Queen of Shops will discuss her manifesto which aims to create an unstoppable feminine force for change in the business world.
The conference will also feature renowned and respected female entrepreneurs from across the island of Ireland, along with a pitching competition sponsored by the Yes You Can Programme. 1,000 attendees are expected to join in over the 2-day event.
Register today – visit: www.womeninbusinessni.com
SUN AWARENESS WEEK
Top tips on sun safety from Dr Pamela McHenry at Belfast Skin Clinic
Sun Awareness is the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) annual campaign to raise awareness of skin cancer. The campaign runs from April to September annually and includes Sun Awareness Week (3rd-9th May). The campaign is two-pronged and combines prevention and detection advice. The first aim is to encourage people to regularly self-examine for skin cancer. The second is to teach people about the dangers of sunburn and excessive tanning, and to discourage people from using sunbeds, in light of the associated risks of skin cancer, in addition to public education about the dangers of sunbed use. It’s quite easy to be safe when playing outside, with the simplest and most important thing to do being putting on sun screen. Make sure you put on a hat, or cover your skin. It’s the easy things like this that save your skin from harmful and painful damage caused by the sun when over-exposed. Over-exposure to the sun’s rays can cause serious damage to your body, with two common types of cancers: Non-melanoma and melanoma, which is by far the most dangerous and deadly skin cancer. So look after your skin, stay in the shade and be safe in the sun. Everyone is affected by damage to the skin from the sun, in fact last year, 35% of people in the UK were burnt at least once, with 28% of those being burnt more than three times during the year. So this year, remember to wear sunscreen, wear a t-shirt, stay in the shade and during Sun Awareness Week spread the word of sun safety and the dangers of over exposure.
For more information or to book an appointment visit www.belfastskinclinic.com or email: info@belfastskinclinic.com
EU EXIT | BUSINESS ADVICE EVENTS
Fortnightly webinars & 1:2:1 advice consultations
As a result of EU Exit, there are new and evolving rules for Northern Ireland businesses trading with Great Britain and the EU. If you trade across borders, you need to understand these rules and adapt to minimise any disruption.
Invest NI are hosting fortnightly webinars which focus on subjects such as changes to tax, customs & VAT, moving goods across borders and employing staff from outside the UK. They can provide the information you need to continue trading in these uncertain times.
Afterwards, experts from leading consultancies will be available to answer your business-specific queries. Every business in Northern Ireland, big or small, can avail of up to three free 20-minute consultation sessions. These pre-booked slots will take place after the webinar, from 11.30am to 4pm.
From sole traders to corporations, anyone can register to attend our EU Exit advice events for free.
To find out more about upcoming events that are part of this series, please visit: www.investni.com/eu-exit-events. Dates: 14th May, 26th May, 9th June, 23rd June
