Off payroll legislation IR35 has been making the news as new changes come into effect in April 2020. They are set to change the way many self-employed workers pay tax, but how does the IR35 change affect contractors? In this expert opinion, Stockport-based sales and IT recruiters Grassroots … [Read more...]
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North West job vacancies increased in December
Figures produced by bank, NatWest, reveal that the number of job vacancies in the North West had risen, after four months in decline. The figures come as part of NatWest’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report and demonstrate a turning point as the effect of political uncertainty in the economy … [Read more...]
Santa delivers stress and sick leave to UK workers
According to research by Benenden Health, the pressures of juggling family, health and care demands are a major cause of stress and unplanned absences from work in the run-up to the festive period, with one in eight UK workers taking sick leave at Christmas. One in seven businesses reported … [Read more...]
Devolved Adult Education Budget supports 29,000 Greater Manchester residents
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Adult Education Budget has supported over 29,000 Greater Manchester residents since launching in August 2019. The Adult Education Budget is a pot of £92 million which the GMCA has used to support Greater Manchester residents to access education … [Read more...]
Jet2 to take on more former Thomas Cook employees
Jet2.com are planning to take on more former Thomas Cook employees as it continues to add new destinations and more aircraft to its growing programme for travellers. To date, Jet2.com has already taken on more than 120 former Thomas Cook employees across diverse roles following the collapse of … [Read more...]
Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North
As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle hosts Christmas Extravanganza for Smart Works GM
John Lewis Cheadle is hosting an evening of Christmas shopping in support of Smart Works Greater Manchester. The Christmas fundraising evening is being held exclusively for ticket holders in The Place to Eat at the store in Cheadle Royal, Stockport. Guests will be treated to the John Lewis … [Read more...]
What to do if an Employee submits a Flexible Working Request
As a business owner, would you know how to handle a request for flexible working? Employers need to be aware of the statutory framework that governs the flexible working process. Flexible working requests are often not dealt with properly by employers who are unaware of these obligations. Due … [Read more...]
1000+ Thomas Cook staff attend Manchester Airport Employment Fair
An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Employment Fair for former Thomas Cook employees
Manchester Airport employment fair, dedicated for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport – … [Read more...]
GM announce plans to support 3,000 staff affected by collapse of Thomas Cook
PLANS to support Thomas Cook staff affected by the collapse of the travel company, including Stockport at Thomas Cook Travel Agency at Merseyway and in Bramhall and Marple, have been drawn up by the city-region’s authorities, including the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ‘best proposal to meet needs of the region’
The GREATER Manchester Spatial Framework - GM’s Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment - remains the best proposal for implementing future housing and infrastructure needs fairly across the city-region, say authorities. Leaders have also announced a timetable for a period of public engagement … [Read more...]
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