Over nine million over 50s are now on the payroll across the UK, amid a government campaign to support more older people back into work. The campaign has created dozens of 50 PLUS Champions across the country who work directly with Jobcentres and employers to address barriers keeping older people … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Funding boost for Working Well programme set to help over 7,000 more into work in Greater Manchester
The Department for Work and Pensions has invested a further £12.4 million into a local programme to support more people into work in Greater Manchester. The additional funds for the Working Well Work and Health programme over the coming two years will enable a further 7,375 receive support to … [Read more...]
Christmas workers invited to use HMRC app to share employment details at new jobs
With tens of thousands expected to start seasonal, temporary employment in the run-up to Christmas, HMRC is encouraging people starting new jobs to use their app to share employment and income details with employers. 340,000 are already using the HMRC app to access employment and income … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What are my obligations for the Coronation Bank Holiday?
With an extra Bank Holiday announced to mark King Charles III's coronation in May 2023, Hallidays HR explain what this means for employers. The Prime Minister has announced an additional May bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The holiday will fall on Monday 8th May 2023, in … [Read more...]
Wider adoption of Real Living Wage could deliver £72 million boost to Greater Manchester economy
The Greater Manchester economy could get an annual boost of £72 million if just a quarter of the city-region's lowest paid workers saw the pay raised to the Real Living Wage. Research commissioned to mark Living Wage Week 2022 by the Living Wage Foundation and conducted by the Smith Institute, … [Read more...]
Reasons why North West workers will stay in their jobs
North West workers pick flexible working, job security and relationship with colleagues as top reasons to stay in their jobs A new survey has revealed that job security, flexible working and relationship with colleagues are the top reasons given by employees in North West businesses for choosing … [Read more...]
Preparing your business for the World Cup 2022
The World Cup takes place between Sunday 20th November and Sunday 18th December and is a big sporting event. Your employees may wish to follow their team and enjoy the event (as might you). But, not at a detriment to your business. Below are some of the things you could put in … [Read more...]
Stockport interchange construction behind 75 new local jobs
Just over a year since work started on the construction of Stockport town centre's new transport interchange, the economic boost of the project to the wider borough has been revealed. Delivery of the new bus station, rooftop park and build-to-rent apartment scheme has resulted in new jobs for … [Read more...]
Post-16 Careers Week a huge hit with Stockport students
Stockport students and their parents have praised the careers and education support and advice offered during Post-16 Careers Week, which took place from 10th to 14th October. Organised by Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match, the week-long Virtual Careers Fair aimed to help the borough's … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches programme to develop the next generation of aviation professionals
Manchester Airport has announced the launch of the MAG Connect programme to help create the next generation of aviation talent. The new scheme hopes to inspire people of all ages – from primary school pupils to PhD students – about the range of opportunities a career in aviation can offer. A … [Read more...]
Construction and Green Energy Skills Bootcamps launch in Greater Manchester
New training courses have launched to give Greater Manchester residents skills to work in the construction and green energy sectors. GMCA has awarded £1.5 million to five training providers to further expand the Skills Bootcamps initiative to meet more of the city-region's training needs. The … [Read more...]
Stockport retail group awards staff 8% bonus
Colleagues at the employee-owned Stockport retail group, Parfetts, will be awarded an 8% profit share bonus in recognition of their contribution to the business' growth. The announcement follows a bonus of up to 2% of salary in June, and an additional one-off cost of living payment of up to … [Read more...]
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