Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled the subjects to be included in the Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) of GCSEs aimed to prepare young people for further technical education. More than 200 hundred education and business leaders joined the Mayor at Manchester Hall to share progress … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Belle Vue Manchester to create 40 jobs in next phase of expansion
Stockport-based bus and coach hire company, Belle Vue Manchester is gearing up for its next phase of expansion with 40 new jobs across its operations. The additional roles include those of transport director, a dedicated FlixBus manager, a garage manager and more than 30 additional drivers, as … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: HR as ‘Insurance’ in Business Setup and Employee Management
When setting up a business and taking on employees, one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects is the foundation of human resources (HR), Anne Begley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Lomarton, explains. Just as you wouldn’t drive a car without insurance or go on holiday without … [Read more...]
Dawn welcomes new designers
Cheadle Hulme-based Creative agency, Dawn, has welcomed two new designers to its team, Chris Coppen and Ana Rudolph. July's new additions see the Dawn team grow to 10 members, just in time for the studio’s 10th anniversary next month. Both designers have joined the agency's design team, bringing … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS outlines its support for reservists as part of Armed Forces Week
During Armed Forces Week, which includes Reserves Day, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been proud to show its commitment to both veterans and reservists among its staff and volunteers. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, has previously received the … [Read more...]
Stockport business among organisations shortlisted in Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Awards
A business in Stockport is among the Greater Manchester organisations recognised for leading the way with good employment practices across the city region. Family-run business, Datesand, has been shortlisted in two categories in the region's Good Employment Awards: Best for Employee Engagement … [Read more...]
Talent acquisition platform appointed to support local government recruitment across the North West
Recruitment software scale-up, inploi, has been appointed by a consortium 13 local authorities and public bodies services in the North West to aid in their talent acquisition. The six-figure four-year contract will overhaul the greater.jobs portal used by Greater Manchester Combined Authorities, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How an HR Transformation Audit can ensure a business yields the benefits of new technology
Donna Morton, from Stockport HR and Change Management consultancy Lomarton, explains how an HR Transformation Audit can ensure businesses get the most out of investing in new technology. In the contemporary business landscape, technology is often hailed as a solution for countless operational … [Read more...]
Stockport employers encouraged to offer summer work placements for vulnerable young people
Employers in Stockport are being encouraged to offer work placements as part of the UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme to support young people in the borough at risk of violence. The programme will provide young people with direct employment opportunities in with employers in their local area. Young … [Read more...]
Enhanced GM Skills Map offers one-stop-shop for employers and learners
The GM Skills Map has relaunched to provide employers and learners in Stockport and across Greater Manchester with a one-stop-shop for training courses and apprenticeships. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the platform is the most … [Read more...]
19-year-old Belle Vue driver is ‘the wheel deal’
Talented teenager Tobi Dekker has clocked up another milestone on his career journey at Belle Vue Manchester by qualifying as a bus driver at the age of just 19. Tobi (pictured) has gained his passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) licence and now drives school buses and public services for the … [Read more...]
Swedish clean energy-tech company’s new Greater Manchester hub to bring hundreds of new jobs to region
Swedish clean energy-tech company, Aira, has opened a new hub in Greater Manchester as part of its expansion into the UK. The new site in Trafford will act as a nexus for operations across the North-west of England, creating hundreds of highly-skilled jobs in the region as part of the shift … [Read more...]
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