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Economic Attitudes in Northern Ireland
4 March, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024This report examines public attitudes and interest in economic issues in Northern Ireland.A Commentary on Economic Data in Northern Ireland
27 March, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024This report considers the quality of the data available on the Northern Ireland economy and proposes ways in which existing datasets could be enhanced.A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland
19 June, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.Viewfinder 16
24 April, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024This viewfinder survey focuses on prompt payment for grant claims, charity registration, open data and the role of media in influencing public opinionDepartment of Justice Consultative Forum seeks sector representatives
31 October, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA is currently seeking nominations for voluntary and community sector representatives on the Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Consultative Forum, linked to the Criminal Justice Board. The Board’s membership consists of Chief Executive lSocial Development Minister addresses governmental voluntary and community sector forum
25 October, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, has addressed the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum at NICVA this morning.Debating welfare reform
9 October, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024Tuesday 9 October saw the debate about welfare reform carry on late into the night as members deliberated over the proposed amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill by Sinn Féin.Frequently Asked Questions About Redundancy and Ending Fixed Term and Temporary Contracts
26 September, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024Because of the way many projects are funded in the voluntary and community sector, a question that can arise for employers in this sector is one that relates to fixed term contracts and redundancy.Influencing change
28 August, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024In a new series of articles published in NICVA's weekly eNews Colm Burns, Policy Officer with NICVA’sCommunity Safety Regional Steering Group seeks sector representatives
6 August, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA is currently seeking nominations for voluntary and community sector representatives on the Department of Justice’s Regional Steering Group on Community Safety.Assembly Insider: Weekly roundup of what's happening at the NI Assembly
29 March, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024Assembly Monitor is changing!No Women please - we're economists!
8 March, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024In this paper Professor Alisa McKay proposes that the discipline of economics has a gender bias towards men; examines the impact this has on current policy agendas and explores the potential and need for change.Welfare reform: changes in the rates rebate scheme
1 March, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024As part of the welfare reform agenda changes will be made to the Rates Rebate Scheme in Northern Ireland. This will become an important issue for the voluntary and community sector as the reality of the welfare reform changes becomes clear.'Towards a Childcare Strategy' consultation events follow up
26 February, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has been involved in a number of voluntary and community sector consultation events across Northern Ireland on the development of a Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland.Frequently Asked Questions: Definitions of employee, self-employed, volunteer
22 February, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024It is critical that organisations correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees, self-employed or volunteers.What can the Census offer the sector?
13 February, 2013Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA brought together the statisticians and the sector to see what the Census has to offer, what information can be mined from it and how it might help form evidence based policy positions.Transforming Your Care round table event
21 December, 2012Last updated2 August, 2024Transforming Your Care (TYC) has been described as the biggest change in health and social care delivery in a generation and will have a massive impact on the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.Redundancy Guidance
1 November, 2011Last modified10 December, 2024Redundancy is an issue many organisations will have to face at one time or another. This article outlines key stages in the redundancy process and general guidance, including signposting to helpful resources.Annual Leave Policy Guide
6 February, 2014Last modified10 December, 2024A guide to help voluntary and community sector organisations develop an Annual Leave / Holiday policy for their own organisation.Insurance
1 August, 2013Last modified10 December, 2024This is a general guide to insurance. It uses detailed explanations to highlight different types of insurance policies and includes real life examples to give an overview of all policies. There is also information on risk assessment.Harassment in the Workplace
9 December, 2009Last modified10 December, 2024This article outlines NICVA’s policy regarding harassment in the workplace.