Rob Birley, director of HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses the importance for business leaders of flexibility and empathy in managing teams. How would you like to be treated in the workplace? Many of us, me included, stepped out of the corporate world to run our own businesses … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Expert Opinion: When and what to prepare ahead of Employment Right Bill
With a range of changes to employment law currently moving through Parliament, Cornerstone Resources' Rob Birley explains the timeline ahead of implementation of the Employment Rights Bill and what businesses can do to prepare. When the Labour government came to power, they heralded that the … [Read more...]
North West small businesses warned ahead of sick pay changes
Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is highlighting that small businesses in the North West will be particularly affected by changes to employment law and sick pay that will come into force in April 2026. The new package of workers’ rights, starting next April, includes removing the … [Read more...]
Smart Works brings fashion sale to Hat Works
Women’s employment charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester, will hold a pop up summer fashion sale, hosted by Arc at Hat Works. Taking place on Friday 1st And Saturday 2nd August at Stockport's iconic Hat Works from 10am to 4pm, the one-of-a-kind shopping event gives local people the chance to … [Read more...]
Stockport marks Alcohol Awareness Week 2025
Stockport will be considering how our work may influence our drinking, and how drinking impacts on our work during this year's Alcohol Awareness Week. Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations and Manchester Airport celebrate decade-long partnership
Nine young people with special educational needs and disabilities have become the latest to secure paid roles through a partnership between Manchester Airport and Stockport disability charity, Pure Innovations. Pure Innovations' Supported Internships programme at Manchester Airport launched in … [Read more...]
Pure Supported Internship Team named Team of the Year
The Supported Internship Team and Stockport charity, Pure Innovations, has been named Team of the Year at the Greater Manchester Skills Awards 2025. While being shortlisted was already a huge honour for the charity, taking home the top prize is a truly incredible achievement. The award recognises … [Read more...]
Community-led fund launched to support refugees and people seeking asylum in Stockport
A new grant programme has been launched to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Stockport working to improve integration, wellbeing, and employment outcomes for refugees and people seeking asylum. The Refugee Welcome Programme grant is part of the … [Read more...]
Jobcentres and construction sector to create more training opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers. Under the plans, more than 40,000 industry placements will be funded through £100 million investment from … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust reaffirmed as Veteran Aware
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has been re-accredited with ‘Veteran Aware’ status, awarded by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance, for its support for forces veterans and reservists. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community services in Stockport, is … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Rob Birley, from Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses how and why businesses must adapt their approaches to supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of their employees. Employee wellbeing. We all want to promote it but do we always know … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society joins Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Vernon Building Society has joined the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, having met its high standards for fair pay, secure work, and excellent people practices. The Society was formally welcomed into the Charter at a ceremony where Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham presented Chief … [Read more...]
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