Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has given his backing to a campaign calling for late-night workers to have safe and affordable transport options to get home after shifts. Led by trade union, Unite, the 'Get Me Home Safely' campaign calls for employers to provide safe and free transport … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Thousands of government jobs have relocated to the North-west
The Cabinet Office has revealed that more than 11,000 government jobs been relocated from London to sites around the UK, including over 2,000 in the North-west. Under the Places for Growth programme, the North-west has seen the most jobs transferred out of the capital, with 2,100 civil servants … [Read more...]
70 new jobs to be created at Cheadle fintech
Cheadle fintech firm, Conferma Pay, has announced plans to recruit for 70 new jobs in 2023 as part of ambitious growth plans. The roles are predominantly hybrid positions at the Cheadle head office in addition to a small number at offices overseas and follow the company's recent acquisition by … [Read more...]
Over 90% of participating firms to continue four-day working week after pilot
56 out of the 61 firms which took part in a pilot scheme trialling a four-day working week plan to continue with the changes. First launched in June 2022, businesses from all sizes and industries began a six month trial that saw around 2,900 workers around the UK reduce their working hours from … [Read more...]
More than 10,000 Greater Manchester residents reached by Skills for Growth programme
Over 10,000 people in Greater Manchester have gained career support via the Skills for Growth programme since it launched in 2020. The programme has revealed the scale of skills training provided so far following a funding award from the European Social Fund that will support Skills for Growth … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group makes Stonewall Top 100 list for leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
Stockport Homes has been named in the Stonewall Top 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive employers for its work creating a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees can bring their full selves to work. Stonewall, Europe’s largest charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights, has today, 16th February, launched its … [Read more...]
New programme announced to support more women into STEM careers
A new £150,000 government initiative has been announced to support more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based careers. The scheme will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others. The … [Read more...]
GMCA awarded £7 million for further Skills Bootcamps
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been awarded a further £7 million to deliver the next phase of Skills Bootcamps in the city-region. The funding will support programmes to help people get the skills necessary to begin employment in key growth sectors, switch career or upskill into … [Read more...]
United for Ukraine marks anniversary of the start of the conflict
Nearly one year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, the United for Ukraine initiative is hosting an online event for employers to learn how they can get involved with supporting refugees coming to the UK to escape the conflict. Finding a job and accessing new skills in a different country … [Read more...]
Government backs proposals to give workers greater say over working hours
The government has backed a proposed law that would give workers greater say over their working hours by giving them the right to request a predictable working pattern. On 3rd February, the government gave its backing to a Private Members Bill put forward by Blackpool South MP, Scott Benton. The … [Read more...]
Employers at Manchester Airport meet with jobseekers to fill over 1,500 vacancies
Employers based at Manchester Airport are meeting with local jobseekers at a jobs fair, taking place today (7th February), to recruit for over 1,500 live jobs at the hub. The event is taking place at the at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in Manchester City Centre, from 10am to 4pm, … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to shape future of talent attraction and skills
The Growth Company are inviting businesses from all sectors to discuss and shape the future of talent attraction, retention and skills in their industries. Following a successful Employer Voice Focus Group in November, the Growth Company are hosting a second event to hear from Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
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