Businesses in Stockport, and from across Greater Manchester, are being invited to share their views on local skills shortages to inform the city-region's Local Skills Improvement Plan. Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is the designated Employer Representative Body for the plan, … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses invited to Workplace Wellbeing Workshop
As part of the development of the new Stockport Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy, Stockport Council's Public Health Team are hosting a Workplace Wellbeing Workshop for businesses in the borough. Employees who are happy in their work and feel part of the team are likely to be more … [Read more...]
UK workplaces letting down LGBT+ women, concludes recruiter survey
LGBT+ women are the most unsatisfied group when discussing pay, progression and the workplace in general, according to the findings of a survey by recruitment firm, Robert Walters. In a survey of 6,000 professionals, the recruiter found LGBT+ women are the most likely cohort to be living … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to champion Supported Internships
Stockport businesses which offer or are keen to offer Supported Internships to young people with a learning disability or autism are being invited to attend an online CPD course to get the most out of the placements.] The course has been organised by the national Internships Work programme which … [Read more...]
Over 50s account for nearly half of UK’s self-employed people
Almost half of all self-employed working people (48%) in the UK are aged 50 and over, according to ONS data analysed by over-50s digital community, Rest Less. The analysis of bespoke ONS data found the proportion of over 50s becoming self-employed has grown year on year for the last decade, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The secret to retaining your workforce
April marks National Stress Awareness Month in the UK, and customer and employee experience (CX and EX) specialists insight6 is reminding employers that investing in the well-being of staff is the best way to retain them over the long term. Recruiting and retaining a reliable workforce has … [Read more...]
New review launched to improve employment prospects of autistic people
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the Government, led by former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. The review will consider how the Government can work with employers to help more autistic people realise their potential and get into … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to access fully-funded training for logistics, transport and warehousing staff
Stockport businesses in the logistics and transport sector are being encouraged to take advantage of fully-funded training for staff through the Skills for Growth programme. Delivered by Seetec, the programme is aimed at plugging skills gaps identified by the region's employers across the … [Read more...]
Local businesses invited to showcase opportunities at Stockport College Leavers Jobs Expo
Stockport businesses are being invited to recruit for their latest job roles by attending a Jobs Expo for those about to complete their studies at Stockport College. The Trafford College Group's STEP INTO WORK - College Leavers JOBS EXPO will take place on the 24th May from 11am to 3pm at … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of workers in the North West stressed over cost of living
A study by Acas has found that two in three workers in North West England (65%) feel stressed due to the rising cost of living. Acas commissioned polling company YouGov to conduct the survey of over 1,000 workers across the country, with fieldwork carried out in mid-January, asking how stressed … [Read more...]
Stockport Council achieves Real Living Wage accreditation
Stockport Council has been accredited as a Real Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation, recognising that all council workers will be paid enough to live on. The RLW is the only rate independently calculated according to the cost of living through pricing a basket of household goods … [Read more...]
Employers invited to offer work experience to young adults with additional needs
Stockport-based charity, Pure Innovations, is looking for new employers to 'Dare to be Different' and offer a work experience placement to a young adult with additional needs. The charity works with young people in the borough with young people with SEND needs to gain the skills and confidence to … [Read more...]
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