A new dedicated clinic has been launched to support Stockport NHS Foundation Trust staff members experiencing the menopause, in one of the first of its kind for the country. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services in Stockport, now offers the clinic from its … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
New scheme launched in Greater Manchester to help disabled people into work
A new programme is being launched in Greater Manchester that will support 1,500 people with physical or mental health disabilities into work. Working Well Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WW:IPSPC) programme, has been commissioned by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) … [Read more...]
HMRC and Home Office joint webinars explains employers’ responsibilities
Joint webinars are being held by HMRC and the Home Office to ensure employers understand their responsibilities around illegal working and the minimum wage. The webinars are being run by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement department, and HMRC's National Minimum Wage (NMW) team to ensure … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Business Case for Kindness, Compassion and Empathy
Hallidays HR explain the benefits of leading with kindness, compassion, and empathy by exploring the tactics to cultivate these traits in business. Can you remember a day at work when a single act of kindness from a colleague profoundly impacted you? How about a day when you acted kindly toward … [Read more...]
Chancellor commits to increase National Living Wage to two-thirds of median earnings
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he intends to honour the Low Pay Commission's upcoming recommendations which are expected to call for the National Living Wage to be increased to two-thirds of median earnings in the UK. The Low Pay Commission has advised the government on recommended levels … [Read more...]
Northern professionals encouraged to apply for top public sector jobs
Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, has urged professionals from across Northern England to apply for senior roles with public sector bodies. The call for more Northerners to join the public sector comes was made at a speech address business leaders in Darlington on … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler announces 10% profit share bonus for colleagues
Stockport headquartered wholesaler and retail group, Parfetts, has announced a 10% profit share bonus for its colleagues in light of its strong recent growth. The employee-owned group announced record sales figures of £634 million in the last year. During that period it has also seen its Go Local … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels hosts duo of employment law breakfast seminars
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, is hosting two free-to-attend business breakfast seminars to share invaluable insights into employment law and HR-related matters with the local business community. The two events have been developed with business owners, HR professionals and management in mind … [Read more...]
Record numbers off work due to long-term illness, finds new research
One in 16 of the UK's working age population (16-64 years old) is off work due to long-term illness, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has revealed. The organisation representing occupational health professionals has released the results of a new study into how ill-health is affecting … [Read more...]
New employment scheme launches to support recent arrivals to North-west from Hong Kong
A new programme, following on from the success of the United for Ukraine scheme, to help recent arrivals from Hong Kong access employment has been launched in the North-west. The Growth Company's Jobs for Hongkongers programme aims to support those who have arrived in the North-west from since … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches supported internships programme with Pure
Stockport Council has launched a new supported internships programme in partnership with Pure College (part of disability charity Pure Innovations). Business leaders from across Stockport attended a launch event to kick-off the scheme on 6th September, which featured an introduction to the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing employees with ADHD
Rob Birley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explains how employers can understand and empower success from employees with ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people’s ability to focus, control impulses, … [Read more...]
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