Podcast appearances and mentions of tina mckenzie

Should our politicians be presenting a united front rather than rowing over Irish language signs? Frank spoke to Tina McKenzie from FSB NI, Stephen Kelly of Manufacturing NI, Irish News columnist Tom Kelly and top economist Dr Esmond Birnie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Carruthers is joined by John Campbell, economists Richard Ramsey and Andrew Webb, tax expert Caroline Keenan and Tina McKenzie from the FSB to discuss the Budget.

Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast.

The founder of one of Ireland's largest recruitment agencies, Staffline, shares how her upbringing during one of the most politically tumultuous periods in Northern Ireland's history, known as 'The Troubles', shaped her career path.From working in her parent's taxi firm, to the probation service to recruitment. And even a foray into politics.So what does Tina McKenzie MBE envision for the future of the country? Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Amber Mehmood(Image: Tina McKenzie. Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hexham Abbey in Northumberland.

Let's go north where the Northern Ireland Assembly has been summoned to meet later today. It's about time for many Northern businesses and citizens after a two-year impasse over post-Brexit trade rules. Tina McKenzie, UK Chair of Policy for the Federation of Small Businesses joins me now to outline what this will actually mean in practical terms.

It's not been an easy time for business owners over the last few years. In this episode we talk about how to ensure your business remains resilient in challenging times. Over two thirds of SMEs in the UK are concerned about the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, inflation and energy prices. The economic outlook is uncertain, with increasing inflation, and a downturn in consumer confidence. So what should businesses do? Providing some advice to ensure businesses remain business resilient during such unpredictable times our host - Steph McGovern - is joined by: Stuart Daws, Head of Loss Control Engineering at Allianz External contributors: Tina McKenzie, Chair of UK Policy, Federation of Small BusinessesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina McKenzie, Chair of Policy and Advocacy at the Federation of Small Businesses, says there wasn't much in Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement to help small and medium-sized enterprises. She told Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that the government wasn't "compassionate" towards small business owners in its announcements, and that she found the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' support for SMEs "very encouraging"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson has said he wants to change the Protocol section of the Brexit deal to make it easier for some goods to move between Britain and Northern Ireland. The EU has said it would break international law. Kieran was joined by Stephen Kelly Chief Executive of Manufacturing Northern Ireland and Tina McKenzie, CEO of Staffline Recruitment and Chairperson for Policy for the Federation of Small Business in the UK about how much difficulty the protocol is causing trade in the local area.

Counting continued in the Northern Ireland election this morning with Sinn Féin set to secure the majority of seats. What will the results mean for businesses in the North? Tina McKenzie, UK Chair of Policy and Advocacy for the Federation of Small Businesses, joins us now.

What will 2022 have in store for the worlds of retail, work and travel? Aodhán Connolly, Tina McKenzie and Sandra Corkin offer their analysis and predictions. Jimmy Hughes takes us through post-Christmas consumer rights. If you got a gift voucher, do you know the terms and conditions? Independent financial advisor Alice Gavin offers tips on how you can give yourself a New Year's financial MOT.

Ian King speaks to research economist at the IFS - Ben Zaranko - about latest figures on government borrowing. Plus, hear from Tina McKenzie from the Northern Ireland Federation of Small Business to discuss the UK's potential showdown with the European Union over post-Brexit trading arrangements. And DWF's chief executive, Sir Nigel Knowles, joins the show to talk about what's going on in the legal sector right now post-pandemic.

In this episode, our CEO Neil Carberry, interviews Tina McKenzie, CEO, Staffline Ireland and Deputy Chair of Policy and Advocacy, FSB UK. Listen in as they discuss how the economy is changing, and how to meet the expectations of the future of work for business and staff alike, following on from Brexit, Covid and other issues. In this episode, tune in to hear: Ways to deal with the new demands that your business can face and how to satisfy your client How to demonstrate the value of the collective by positive company offerings that ensure you look after clients and your staff members wellbeing, the company culture and retain talent What the future of work looks like taking flexibility and trends on digitalisation into consideration

Travel - where you can go, and what you need to do beforehand and on return? Sandra Corkin, spokesperson for NI ABTA, discusses this, and the effect on travel businesses here. Linda hears from one single mother who was stunned to discover her son had run up an X Box bill of £1100 on her credit card. Martyn James of Resolver, a free independent issue resolution service offers advice on what to do in this situation. Going back to work - will the office be the same as when you left it? Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Manchester Business School, tells why the pandemic could be a change for the good for the workplace. Tina McKenzie of the Federation of Small Businesses and Mark McAllister of the Labour Relations Agency, discuss workers' rights when it comes to returning to office, the right to work at home and the effect on businesses here. Plus the NI Public Service Ombudsman on complaint handling, and why she wants to hear from you. Email: OnYourBehalf@bbc.co.uk

As the new three tier Covid lock down system comes into force in England we talk to some of the businesses which’re now facing stricter restrictions. Hannah Butler who runs the Victoria Hotel in the centre of Nottingham – a city which is now in the high risk tier - and also to Tanya Harrison who runs a hair salon in Liverpool which is now in the highest risk tier. And as the Northern Ireland executive meets today to agree what new measures are needed to curb the steep rise in covid cases there, Tina McKenzie from the Federation of Small Businesses will assess the economic impact of any new restrictions. In her book Overdue: Birth, Burnout and a Blueprint for a Better NHS, Amity Reed describes what led her to becoming a midwife, in particular her desire to properly support and care for women throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatally. The reality of working in over-stretched and underfunded NHS maternity service soon shattered her illusions. The former midwife joins Jane to talk about her experiences as a midwife. A journalist who writes about paramilitaries, has made a formal complaint to the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland because investigations into threats she’s received have come to nothing. A year ago Patricia Devlin, who’s a crime journalist for the Sunday World, was posted a message on Facebook saying “Don’t go near your granny’s … Trisha. You will watch your new born get raped COMBAT 18!” It’s not the first threat she’s had but it’s the first time her baby’s been threatened. Lisa Beaumont has just been awarded Health Play Specialist of the Year from The Starlight Children’s Foundation, for her work at Leeds Children’s hospital. She joins Jane to discuss the help she provides to seriously sick children, and the impact coronavirus is having on the service she can provide. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Dianne McGregor

Tina McKenzie, CEO of Staffline Ireland, chats to Ivan about what it was like recruiting during Covid. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chris Mason with Bim Afolami, Emily Thornberry, Tina McKenzie and Nick Chater

With thousands of children set to receive the results of their AQE/GL tests, we looked at whether it was too stressful for young children and whether it was aiding social mobility. Frank spoke to education minister Peter Weir and businesswoman Tina McKenzie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tina McKenzie discusses ‘Equality and Business in Post-Conflict Northern Ireland: Building shared space and community’ at the 2018 Oxpeace Conference. Tina McKenzie is an award-winning business leader, having worked across Europe over the last 20 years to connect people with the right skills with the right jobs. Whilst leading three multimillion pound turnover businesses in Ireland, Tina won awards from Women in Business and led Staffline Group to win the Fast Growth Business of the Year Award from UTV/Business Eye in 2015; going on to be named the European Ambassador for Women’s Entrepreneurship in 2016. Tina was then awarded Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors in 2017 and has recently been appointed as Chair of the FSB’s Policy Unit in Northern Ireland. Tina is also a board member for the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building, and a passionate advocate for building a better Northern Ireland.

She Said Club talks with Tina McKenzie by Naomh McElhatton

Born in Belfast, Tina McKenzie failed her 11+ and went on to become a multi-award winning business leader in Northern Ireland. As MD of Staffline, she has led them from a cold start to £40 million turnover in less than four years. In this interview, she talks about how she takes her big decisions in life, reflects on what happened with NI21 and outlines her plans for the future.