Reach plc, the publisher of the Manchester Evening News, has announced plans to cut a total of 321 jobs as part of a major restructure affecting its UK and Irish operations. The company, which owns over 130 print and digital publications—including national titles like The Daily Mirror, The Daily … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Grassroots Recruitment harnesses AI to launch free Hiring Insights Reports for employers
Grassroots Recruitment is putting Stockport on the map for AI innovation in recruitment with the launch of its free Hiring Insights Reports: a brand-new service designed to help employers hire smarter, faster, and with confidence. Earlier this year, Grassroots secured a place on Turing Innovation … [Read more...]
Azets promotes payroll specialist
Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has announced the promotion of payroll specialist Julie Gunnell to Associate Director of Growth Payroll. Julie (pictured) is one three staff promoted to newly created roles in the business' UK Payroll Services team. Her expanded remit will cover … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice
With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]
New Possible launches scalable Focus Groups to transform qualitative research
Stockport-based employee insight platform, New Possible, has announced the launch of Focus Groups by New Possible, a reimagining of one of the most trusted qualitative research methods. Focus groups have long been a powerful tool for understanding needs, exploring ideas and uncovering … [Read more...]
Summer of promotions for Stockport firm
Stockport-based market research firm, DJS Research, is celebrating a raft of promotions, totalling more than a dozen since the start of the year. This latest wave of promotions across DJS' research and operations teams, takes the total into double-figures for the year so far, with 14 upward moves … [Read more...]
The Entertainer becomes employee-owned
Family-run chain of toy shops, The Entertainer, has announced it will be the latest high street brand to become employee-owned. The chain's owner, TEAL Group Holdings, which also owns the Early Learning Centre and Addo brands, will transfer to a 100% employee-owned trust (EOT) in September. The … [Read more...]
New programme launched to support STEM graduates into digital careers
A new initiative, Grad Recharge, has launched to support out-of-work STEM graduates into digital careers in Greater Manchester. Delivered by Manchester Digital in partnership with Pathways CIC and commissioned by Manchester City Council, the Grad Recharge programme is fully-funded by the UK … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources launch new 5 week leadership programme
Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, have launched a five-week leadership programme to support businesses to upskill their managers. A recent CMI/YouGov poll found that 82% of managers class themselves as accidental managers: they have been promoted to managerial roles due to their … [Read more...]
New support service launched to help Greater Manchester residents progress at work
A new service is now available across Greater Manchester, offering free one-to-one support to help people progress at work. Aimed at those in low-paid or insecure jobs, the In Work Progression Service offers tailored support to help them maximise their potential and access better-quality … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to motivate a demoralised team
Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains the key ways business leaders can motivate their team and ensure they are performing at their best. As a manager/business owner you have a certain amount of responsibility towards the wellbeing and engagement of your team. For people to function to the … [Read more...]
Government moves to end age bands for National Living Wage
The UK Government has asked the Low Pay Commission to end age bands for the National Minimum and National Living Wage when it makes its recommendations for changes to the rates next year. The Low Pay Commission will consult with employers, trade unions and workers on narrowing the gap between the … [Read more...]
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