SMEs now have until 18th August to apply for government grant funding to support their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. Businesses can bid for a share of the government's £6.4 million Flexible AI Upskilling Fund to support them to train their … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Balancing legality and professionalism in the UK workplace when navigating difficult conversations
Anne Begley, from Stockport-based HR consultancy Lomarton, explains how to manage difficult workplace discussions within the legal boundaries of UK employment law, ensuring both professionalism and compliance. Difficult conversations in the workplace are inevitable, and in the UK, where … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to pledge support for bridging the skills gap
Stockport businesses are invited to explore how they can work together with the Council and education providers in the borough to support young people to thrive in the workplace. On Thursday, 20 June, 9-11.45am, Stockport Council will host the Stockport Pledge launch event for businesses to … [Read more...]
Plans progress to bring further 7,000 government jobs to Greater Manchester
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts to acquire a five-acre site in Ancoats that will bring 7,000 civil service jobs to Greater Manchester. The deal agreed with Manchester City Council will see a new state-of-the-art government digital campus built on the former Central … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Honouring HR as the backbone of successful organisations
Ahead of International HR Day on 20th May 2024, Donna Morton from Stockport based change management consultancy, Lomarton, explains the vital role of Human Resources professionals in shaping workplace culture and driving innovation. Every year on the 20th May, the world celebrates International … [Read more...]
New employment and health programme supports Greater Manchester residents with disabilities
A new programme dedicated to providing employment support for people with disabilities is seeing positive outcomes across Greater Manchester. Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WW:IPSPC) aims to help Greater Manchester residents with physical or mental health … [Read more...]
Stockport College unveils new leadership and management offer
Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has unveiled its leadership and management courses on offer in Stockport. Strong leadership is the foundation of any thriving organisation and so TSCG has developed a range of comprehensive programs tailored to meet the needs of local businesses and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to take part in £64 million work and health pilot
Greater Manchester is among 15 areas in England to benefit from a new £64 million pilot of the WorkWell work and health support service. The WorkWell pilots – launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) – will connect 59,000 people … [Read more...]
GM LINK innovation incubator launches for Greater Manchester start-ups
Cisco and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have launched the GM LINK Programme, a social value innovation incubator for start-ups across the city-region. The GM LINK programme is an new innovation programme where early-stage start-ups can apply for a package of support to help them … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs invited to take part in Menopause Awareness training
Mental health charity, Stockport & District Mind, in collaboration with other Mind organisations in Greater Manchester, is running free Menopause Awareness Training for the borough's SMEs. Conversation around menopause in the workplace matters, and training will work to educate employees, … [Read more...]
Work progresses on plans to bring 2,600 government jobs to Greater Manchester hub
Construction has topped out on the First Street Hub, a new Government Property Agency (GPA) office development that will house over 2,600 civil service jobs in a single location in Greater Manchester. The nine-storey, 12,000 sq ft scheme in Manchester city centre, close to Deansgate station, is … [Read more...]
New Code of Practice to protect workers’ tips
A Code of Practice to ensure fair distribution of tips is set to go before Parliament, with new rules expected to be in place by October 2024. The updated Code of Practice will have legal effect under then Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, and will make it unlawful for businesses to hold … [Read more...]
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