A large proportion of Wilko stores are at risk of closure after the household goods retailer appointed administrators earlier this month (August 2023). In an update, Joint Administrators, PwC, warned that redundancies were likely as a buyer for the retailer was sought. PwC remains open to offers … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: The value of performance development reviews
Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains the importance of performance development reviews and how to get the most out of your staff appraisal process. Are your managers and employees struggling to see the benefits of Performance Development Reviews (PDRs)? Is there a collective groan when it … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Local Skills Plan reveals shortages across key growth sectors
The first Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Greater Manchester has been launched, highlighting current and future skills shortages affecting the city-region. Drawn up by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) and funded by the Department of Education, the plan is built on the … [Read more...]
Power network operator welcomes first intern from national diversity programme
Stockport-based regional power network operator, Electricity North West, has welcomed its first intern from a national diversity programme to support black graduates to access paid work experience opportunities. Pracious Nkume (pictured, centre) joined the business in July as part of the 10,000 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Annual leave – fairness, rights and your obligations
With the school summer holidays leading to a rise in the number of colleagues looking to take time off, Hallidays HR explains the rights and obligations of employers and workers in operating a fair annual leave process. In 2021, the working world witnessed a significant presence of parents in the … [Read more...]
Plans announced to encourage more employers to support the health of their workforce
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have published a consultation on plans to help boost access to health support at work. Proposals aim to encourage employers to take up Occupational Health offers and do more to support the mental and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council Jobs Fair to return to the Town Hall
Stockport Council will once again host its Jobs Fair in the Town Hall on 19th September from 11am to 4pm, highlighting vacancies in the borough with the council and its partners. The fair will be an exciting and unique opportunity to explore the wide variety of exciting jobs available at … [Read more...]
Muse secures Great Place to Work certification for second year
Placemakers and development partners on Stockport Exchange, Muse, have secured Great Place to Work certification for the second year running. After first earning the certification in 2022, alongside being named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, the regeneration specialists have again … [Read more...]
Neurodiverse young people see their careers take off at Manchester Airport
Six neurodiverse young people celebrated graduating from a Supported Internships programme at Manchester Airport after completing a year of placements in various roles. The programme, run by Pure Innovations and the Manchester College in partnership with Manchester Airport Group (MAG), runs for a … [Read more...]
Foreign direct investment delivered 3,800 Greater Manchester jobs in 2022
Foreign direct investment in Greater Manchester created thousands of new jobs across the city-region, according to the latest government statistics published earlier in June 2023. The Department for Business and Trade Inward Investment Results for 2022-2023 revealed that the city-region attracted … [Read more...]
The Pensions Regulator: ‘We could be knocking on any employer’s door’
Employers in Stockport are to be targeted with spot-check inspections as The Pensions Regulator looks to protect the retirement savings of workers in the borough. Inspection teams from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have been visiting businesses across Greater Manchester, with more visits set to … [Read more...]
Stockport Council supports businesses in becoming better employers
Stockport businesses have been inspired to become better employers after finding out more about the benefits of becoming a Real Living Wage employer and signing up to the Greater Manchester Employment Charter, at an event hosted by Stockport Council. The event took place on June 23rd at Bask … [Read more...]
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