Workplace and Employment Awards

Glittering Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards honours best people and workplaces

Gary McDonald Business Editor

SOME of the north's best-known companies, ranging in size from 1,500 employees to a staff of just five, have been recognised at the 2023 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards (WEA), which culminated at a gala dinner in Titanic Belfast, presided over by quick-fire comedian Neil Delamere.

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