As part of its Global Youth Initiative, Nestlé today launched the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform (YEP), a new digital platform for young innovators and entrepreneurs who want to learn new knowledge and skills, test an idea or grow their businesses. YEP brings together all Nestlé's … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Stockport SMEs encouraged to take advantage of Skills for Growth support programme
SMEs in Stockport and throughout Greater Manchester are being encouraged to make the most of a programme of support available to small businesses in the city-region. The Skills for Growth – SME Support programme helps businesses identify the skills needed to grow by streamlining or improving … [Read more...]
GMCA partners with Association of Apprentices to boost opportunities across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) to help boost opportunities and the learning experience in the city-region. The city-region has entered into a three-year formal Memorandum of Understanding with the non-profit body … [Read more...]
HSBC and Taylor Wimpey become latest to offer Cost of Living payments to workforce
High-street bank HSBC, and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey have joined the growing number of UK businesses supporting their lower-paid workers with one-off Cost of Living Payments. In announcing their latest half-year results, Taylor Wimpey has revealed the business will make a cost of living payment … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester logistics industry receives £1 million training boost
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded Seetec Outsource a £1 million contract as part of its three-year Skills for Growth programme to provide training to over 1,200 people working in the city-region's logistics industry. The fully-funded training, backed by the European Social … [Read more...]
Could you become a fostering friendly employer?
Stockport Council's fostering team is calling on more of the borough's employers to consider how they can become more friendly workplaces for colleagues looking to become foster carers. Fostering is a way of providing a family life for children who cannot live with their own parents. There are … [Read more...]
New government guidance published to clarify workers’ employment status and rights
New guidance published by the government aims to help businesses and workers gain clarity over their employment status and rights. A person’s employment status is what defines the rights and employment protections they are entitled to at work including pay, leave, and working conditions and … [Read more...]
£7 million awarded to help Greater Manchester residents get back into work and meet skills shortages
The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded Greater Manchester £7 million to provide training to help city-region residents secure job interviews and meet skills shortages. Training will be delivered as part of Greater Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps - part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills … [Read more...]
Clarke Nicklin strengthens team with senior hires
As part of the ongoing development of the firm, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have expanded their Cheadle Royal based team with four senior hires. The new appointments include Tax Manager John Crawford; Compliance and Practice Manager, Beverley Richardson; Accounts and Audit Assistant … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Helping your team with the Cost of Living Crisis
With inflation set to hit double figures, Hallidays HR's Liz Chiva explains how business can play a part in helping their team manage their finances and their stress. It’s no secret, businesses and individuals are facing a tough time financially at the moment. With fuel, energy and commodity … [Read more...]
Treasury announces plans to ensure lower earners are not missing out on income when making pension contributions
HM Treasury has announced plans to give 1.2 million earners paying into pension schemes via a Net Pay Arrangements a top-up to their take-home pay. The Treasury plans to close a loop-hole in the pensions system that means those earning below their personal tax allowance who have pension … [Read more...]
Two million more women in work since 2010, reveals latest employment data
There are now 15.7 million women in work in the UK, latest ONS employment data has revealed, marking an increase of 2 million on 2010 figures. The latest employment figures also revealed that in the last 12 years, the number of women in high-skilled, STEM, management and director-level roles have … [Read more...]
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