Good Jobs, Better Business? | Featuring Mark McAllister | Ep.36: Vibrant Workplace Podcast

<p>🎙 Good Jobs, Better Business?</p><p><strong>With Mark McAllister, Chief Executive of the Labour Relations Agency</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The upcoming <em>Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill</em> is set to introduce significant changes to the employment landscape in Northern Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>But how aware are employers of what’s coming?<br>What is actually changing?<br></p><p>And what could this mean in practice for businesses and employees alike?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Craig sits down with Mark McAllister, Chief Executive of the Labour Relations Agency, for an open and honest conversation about:</p><ul><li><p>Where the Good Jobs Bill has come from - and why</p></li><li><p>The LRA’s role in shaping and supporting its implementation</p></li><li><p>What changes are likely to matter most to employers</p></li><li><p>The union access and voice elements generating discussion</p></li><li><p>How businesses can prepare</p></li><li><p>And how confidence and trust can be strengthened in workplace relations</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>We also explore the broader question:<br><strong>Can better jobs lead to better business?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is a thoughtful discussion designed to bring clarity to a topic that is already generating strong opinions.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re an business owner, HR leader, union representative, or simply interested in the future of work in Northern Ireland, this episode will help you understand what’s ahead as we assess it from the viewpoint of various stakeholder groups.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙 The Vibrant Workplace Podcast is hosted by Craig Thompson</p><p>It explores how we can build a better working world for both employers and employees with a key focus on leadership, culture, employee engagement and the future of work.</p><p></p><p>📲 Follow Craig on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-thompson-4935795</p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Learn more: vibranttalent.co.uk</p>