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Low Pay Commission recommends National Living Wage for over-18s

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has advised the government to take steps towards uplifting minimum pay for those aged 18-20 to bring it in line with the National Living Wage. In its report published on 27th March, the LPC has recommended considering the case for reducing the NLW age of eligibility, … [Read more...]

Stockport market research agency celebrates 11 promotions

Stockport headquartered market research agency, DJS Research, has announced 11 promotions within its Research and Operations teams. Promotions have taken place across multiple departments and at a variety of levels, recognising the progress and achievements of junior team members, executives and … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport jobs fair to highlight over 700 roles

An upcoming jobs fair will showcase over 700 roles at Manchester Airport across roles at the hub ranging from security to hospitality. The free event will take place at Wythenshawe Forum on Wednesday 6th March and give jobseekers the chance to speak directly with more than a dozen employers based … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses invited to leadership masterclasses

From February 2024, Instep UK are offering organisations from all sectors in Stockport and across Greater Manchester the opportunity to access fully-funded leadership training for their employees. Leadership Support Programmes include Level 3, 4 and 5 courses, and have been designed to support … [Read more...]

Employers urged to boost support for autistic people

A government-backed review has outlined how UK employers can do more to support autistic people access and stay in employment. DWP figures have found around 30% of working age autistic people are in employment, compared with half of all disabled people and 8 in 10 non-disabled people, despite the … [Read more...]

New statutory Code of Practice aims to end ‘fire and rehire’

Controversial 'fire and rehire' employment practices will be blocked under a new statutory Code of Practice for businesses. 'Fire and rehire' refers to the practice when an employer dismisses and employee in order to re-engage them on a new contract, typically for the purposes of introducing less … [Read more...]

Hallidays HR highlights employment law changes coming in 2024

With substantial shifts expected in 2024, Stockport's Hallidays HR delve into the six crucial employment law changes businesses need to be aware of this year. The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 The Equality Act has been amended to protect certain rights against discrimination … [Read more...]

New employment platform launches for Greater Manchester

A new platform to help people find local employment, search for courses, and find localised support across Greater Manchester has been launched, delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). EmployGM will signpost people to a host of local support … [Read more...]