Stockport businesses looking to add purpose to their activities are invited to attend Stockport’s Proper Good Business Conference 2024 on Thursday 21st November. Promising thought-provoking workshops, meaningful networking opportunities and a jolly good time, the conference at Stockport … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
National Living Wage to rise 6.7%
The National Living Wage is to rise 6.7% in April 2025 to an hourly rate of £12.21, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of her first Budget. National Living Wage, currently £11.44 per hour, is the minimum rate of pay for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18-20 is … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR hosts webinar ahead of upcoming employment rights changes
Ahead of changes to UK employment rights, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, is hosting a free webinar to help SMEs understand how the reforms will affect them. The upcoming Employment Rights Bill is shaping up to be the biggest raft of employment law reform in decades. With changes … [Read more...]
Jobs fair to showcase over 1,000 roles at Manchester Airport
Over 1,000 roles will be on offer at Manchester Airport at a jobs fair taking place at Wythenshawe Forum 10am to 1pm on Thursday, 7 November. The free event will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about career opportunities at the airport site by speaking directly to more than a dozen … [Read more...]
Government appoints new Menopause Employment Ambassador on World Menopause Day
Campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the Government’s new Menopause Employment Ambassador, appropriately announced on World Menopause Day. World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How does the Worker Protection Act change how employers handle sexual harassment in the workplace?
The new Worker Protection Act has strengthened existing protections for workers against sexual harassment in the workplace. Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explores the challenges employers face and what steps they should be doing now. What does the Worker Protection Act … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources move into larger premises
Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, have moved their main office location to take up the ground floor of an office block in Hazel Grove, Stockport. The move has been completed to allow for current and future growth plans and to provide a more professional environment for the … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership reveals impact of programme for care experienced people
Retail group, the John Lewis Partnership, has revealed a six-fold increase in job offers to care experienced people in the last 12 months and two years since launching its Building Happier Futures programme. The group, which includes the John Lewis Cheadle store in Stockport as well as the … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors’ expands Employment Team
Stockport's Gorvins LLP has appointed two highly-qualified and experienced lawyers to the positions of Head of Department and Partner within its Employment team: Tracey Guest (pictured, right) and Sarah Calderwood (left) join the town centre firm of a solicitors from another South Manchester … [Read more...]
Government unveils Bill to reform employment rights
The Government has unveiled a new Employment Rights Bill, which will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms that aim to balance both ensuring secure working conditions and flexibility for both businesses and workers. Among the reforms set out in the bill are plans to end exploitative … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take part in Greater Manchester’s second Good Employment Week
Stockport businesses are invited to take part in Greater Manchester's Good Employment Week as it returns for its second year. Taking place between 7th and 11th October, the event is the UK's first such week dedicated to promoting good workplaces and employment practices, and has been organised by … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester seeks additional powers over employment support to get 150,000 residents back into work
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has asked Government for greater powers over employment support funding to help support over 150,000 city-region residents back into work. The city-region is proposing a new approach to address root causes of worklessness with positive tailored support … [Read more...]
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