Stockport businesses in the logistics and transport sector are being encouraged to take advantage of fully-funded training for staff through the Skills for Growth programme. Delivered by Seetec, the programme is aimed at plugging skills gaps identified by the region's employers across the … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Local businesses invited to showcase opportunities at Stockport College Leavers Jobs Expo
Stockport businesses are being invited to recruit for their latest job roles by attending a Jobs Expo for those about to complete their studies at Stockport College. The Trafford College Group's STEP INTO WORK - College Leavers JOBS EXPO will take place on the 24th May from 11am to 3pm at … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of workers in the North West stressed over cost of living
A study by Acas has found that two in three workers in North West England (65%) feel stressed due to the rising cost of living. Acas commissioned polling company YouGov to conduct the survey of over 1,000 workers across the country, with fieldwork carried out in mid-January, asking how stressed … [Read more...]
Stockport Council achieves Real Living Wage accreditation
Stockport Council has been accredited as a Real Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation, recognising that all council workers will be paid enough to live on. The RLW is the only rate independently calculated according to the cost of living through pricing a basket of household goods … [Read more...]
Employers invited to offer work experience to young adults with additional needs
Stockport-based charity, Pure Innovations, is looking for new employers to 'Dare to be Different' and offer a work experience placement to a young adult with additional needs. The charity works with young people in the borough with young people with SEND needs to gain the skills and confidence to … [Read more...]
Small business leaders call for support to hire and retain older workers
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has called on government to fund support and training for small businesses to help them recruit and retain older workers. The organisation is calling for the DWP to fund 'Help to Hire' training bootcamps to help employers to prevent older people from … [Read more...]
North bucks national trends in recruitment market
The North of England was only region to see an upturn in permanent recruitment in February, according to the latest Report On Jobs survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Data from the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, showed … [Read more...]
Pilot Amy inspires female aviators of tomorrow
Pupils from three Greater Manchester schools have heard from women in leading roles in the sector in a special International Women’s Day event at Manchester Airport’s AeroZone education centre. Among those speaking to the pupils from Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fred Longworth High School & … [Read more...]
Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion
The government has appointed its first Menopause Employment Champion and is calling on businesses to do more support women experiencing the menopause at work. Helen Tomlinson, Head of Talent (UK & Ireland) at The Adecco Group, has been appointed to the independent role by the Department for … [Read more...]
Automatic Enrolment pension scheme to be expanded to young and low earners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given its backing to proposals to expand the Automatic Enrolment pension scheme to include younger and lower-earning workers. Plans, set out in a Private Members Bill by Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis, will see the Lower Earnings Limit for … [Read more...]
How can a diverse workforce be a boost for business
The pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic climate have seen diversity and inclusion sink down businesses’ list of priorities. However, efforts to diversify the workforce and create more inclusive and welcoming business environments for colleagues from all parts of the community … [Read more...]
Enjoy Benefits makes move to Stockport town centre
Employee benefits provider, Enjoy Benefits, has completed a move to new premises in Dale House in Stockport town centre. The business, which employs over 20 staff, has taken a 3,000 sq ft office on a three year lease in Dale House alongside prominent Stockport solicitors, Gorvins LLP. Enjoy … [Read more...]
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