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...]
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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...]
Expert Opinion: How would you like to be treated in the workplace?
Rob Birley, director of HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses the importance for business leaders of flexibility and empathy in managing teams. How would you like to be treated in the workplace? Many of us, me included, stepped out of the corporate world to run our own businesses … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: When and what to prepare ahead of Employment Right Bill
With a range of changes to employment law currently moving through Parliament, Cornerstone Resources' Rob Birley explains the timeline ahead of implementation of the Employment Rights Bill and what businesses can do to prepare. When the Labour government came to power, they heralded that the … [Read more...]
North West small businesses warned ahead of sick pay changes
Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is highlighting that small businesses in the North West will be particularly affected by changes to employment law and sick pay that will come into force in April 2026. The new package of workers’ rights, starting next April, includes removing the … [Read more...]
Smart Works brings fashion sale to Hat Works
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester, will hold a pop up summer fashion sale, hosted by Arc at Hat Works. Taking place on Friday 1st And Saturday 2nd August at Stockport's iconic Hat Works from 10am to 4pm, the one-of-a-kind shopping event gives local people the chance to … [Read more...]
Stockport marks Alcohol Awareness Week 2025
Stockport will be considering how our work may influence our drinking, and how drinking impacts on our work during this year's Alcohol Awareness Week. Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations and Manchester Airport celebrate decade-long partnership
Nine young people with special educational needs and disabilities have become the latest to secure paid roles through a partnership between Manchester Airport and Stockport disability charity, Pure Innovations. Pure Innovations' Supported Internships programme at Manchester Airport launched in … [Read more...]
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