New figures reveal the gender pay gap has all but been eliminated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GMCA, which includes the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Greater Manchester is believed to be the first Combined Authority in England and Wales to have virtually eliminated … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
musicMagpie appoints new HR and Talent Director
Stockport Exchange based musicMagpie has appointed Rachel Coxon to a newly created role of Group HR and Talent Director for the company. Rachel will be responsible for leading the people strategy and driving talent attraction and retention within the business in both the UK and US, where the … [Read more...]
Applications open for £3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund
Following the successful launch of a £3m Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund, businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to apply for funding. The aim of the ‘Fast Track Digital Workforce’ Fund is to help employers across all sectors (public and private) in the Greater … [Read more...]
GM Mayor visit to Stockport to celebrate new Nursing Associates role
Newly qualified Nursing Associates met with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to explain how a new nursing role has been created to meet the needs of patients in Stockport. Mr Burnham visited Stockport Stepping Hill Hospital and met with some of the newly qualified Nursing Associates who have … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: millions more could be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay
The government has recently announced a review of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The review will look to tackle some of the major challenges presented by the modern-day working world where far too many people are quitting work after a period of sickness absence and many people now work on freelance or … [Read more...]
£8million fund to fill vital skills gaps in Greater Manchester
An £8million investment pot is being proposed to fill vital skills gaps and drive productivity in Greater Manchester. The funding will help provide innovative skills provision and will be linked to employer needs and skills gaps. In particular, the funding will be used to tackle technical skills, … [Read more...]
How hot is too hot to work?
As the temperature soars to dizzy new heights in many areas across the UK, employees are asking "How hot is too hot to work?" Workplace temperatures According to advice on the Government's website, during working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable. There’s no … [Read more...]
Stockport firm one of UK’s Best Workplaces for women
Stockport based Rowlinson Knitwear recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women Stockport-based Rowlinson Knitwear has been recognised this week as the UK’s 5th Best Workplaces for Women in the small business category of the Great Place to Work® Programme, joining an elite group of … [Read more...]
Pure Client Earns Paid Job at Stockport Produce Hall
Stockport resident and Pure Innovations client Simone has earned a paid job at the Stockport Produce Hall through Pure Innovations' Employment services. Simone was referred to Pure Employment services after lacking in confidence and struggling to find a way into work. Although she had jobs in … [Read more...]
Together announced senior hires to build corporate relationship team
Specialist lender Together is focusing on growth in the corporate lending market by significantly expanding its corporate relationships team with a series of senior appointments. It has more than doubled the size of the team with two additional corporate relationship directors and two corporate … [Read more...]
Students prepare for the World of Work with Stockport business
Stockport-based packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, is working with Marple Hall School to help prepare students for the world of work, in an educational partnership designed to educate young people about the job opportunities available to them. Glossop Cartons’ HR and procedures manager, … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awarded for Unique CSR Practice
An employee-owned Stockport business has been praised for its progressive CSR practice and values-led culture. Rowlinson Knitwear's MD Donald Moore received the only double award win at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year awards. Highlighting the Stockport business for … [Read more...]
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