Stockport-charity, Millie’s Trust has become the latest local employer to become fostering friendly in a move that supports foster carers, and local children and young people in Stockport. First-aid training provider based in Cheadle Hulme, Millie’s Trust, has introduced the fostering friendly … [Read more...]
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Education reforms to raise the profile of technical education nationwide
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to the education system that will raise of the profile of technical education by offering new pathways for Year 10 students. From age 14 (Year 10), students will have the chance to combine core academic subjects – including English, maths and … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources scales its leadership development programmes
Stockport-based HR consultancy Cornerstone Resources is expanding its learning and development offering, after a strong start to the function led by L&D Consultant Joe Husbands. The business is now focusing on bespoke L&D programmes for medium-sized organisations, typically businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport County launches new careers website
Stockport County Football Club has launched a new dedicated careers website, developed in partnership with Venn. The new platform has been designed to showcase the Club's culture, values and people, whilst making it easier for candidates to discover opportunities across every area of the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Supporting carers and caregiver leave policies
The Hallidays HR team share their practical guide for business owners when setting caregiver leave policies and otherwise supporting members of their workforce who are carers for family members. As workplace expectations continue to evolve, more businesses are recognising the growing impact … [Read more...]
Unfair dismissal changes among biggest Employment Rights Act challenges for businesses, finds Acas survey
A survey of businesses commissioned by Acas has revealed upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rules, sick pay, and paternity leave as among employment law changes that will pose the greatest challenge for employers. The YouGov survey, commissioned by Acas, asked bosses which changes in the … [Read more...]
New Greater Manchester Skills Plan launched to train people for work
A new skills plan published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will ensure training equips people with the skills needed by local employers. The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) was produced in collaboration with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and other stakeholders in … [Read more...]
Reforms planned to strengthen equal pay rules
A new consultation has launched to shape reforms to equal pay rules, which aim to strengthen protections for workers against discriminatory pay practices and speed up court and tribunal proceedings. Government is launching work alongside pay discrimination-related findings from a call for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Reviewing flexible working arrangements mid-year
With flexible working having become increasingly common in recent years, the team from Hallidays HR explain the importance or regularly reviewing arrangements businesses and employees have agreed. For many businesses, flexible working arrangements introduced over recent years have become part of … [Read more...]
New fund launched to support innovations helping disabled people into work
Businesses, charities, and public sector organisations are being invited to apply to a new fund to trial innovations to support disabled people and those out of work due to ill-heath into employment. The £60 million Pathways to Work Innovation Fund will open for bids in September 2026 and will … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Employee engagement and preparing for summer productivity
With the summer holidays fast approaching, the team from Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, explain how businesses can manage maintain productivity in the summer as annual leave requests place extra pressure on teams. As businesses move into the summer months, many employers begin to … [Read more...]
Changes to unfair dismissal rules to take effect
New changes to when an employee can raise an unfair dismissal claim will take effect for dismissals effective 1st January 2027, with new and recent hires to be the first to be covered by the change. Under current rules, employees need to have two years of service before qualifying for protection … [Read more...]
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