Stockport Council's fostering team is calling on more of the borough's employers to consider how they can become more friendly workplaces for colleagues looking to become foster carers. Fostering is a way of providing a family life for children who cannot live with their own parents. There are … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
New government guidance published to clarify workers’ employment status and rights
New guidance published by the government aims to help businesses and workers gain clarity over their employment status and rights. A person’s employment status is what defines the rights and employment protections they are entitled to at work including pay, leave, and working conditions and … [Read more...]
£7 million awarded to help Greater Manchester residents get back into work and meet skills shortages
The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded Greater Manchester £7 million to provide training to help city-region residents secure job interviews and meet skills shortages. Training will be delivered as part of Greater Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps - part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills … [Read more...]
Clarke Nicklin strengthens team with senior hires
As part of the ongoing development of the firm, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have expanded their Cheadle Royal based team with four senior hires. The new appointments include Tax Manager John Crawford; Compliance and Practice Manager, Beverley Richardson; Accounts and Audit Assistant … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Helping your team with the Cost of Living Crisis
With inflation set to hit double figures, Hallidays HR's Liz Chiva explains how business can play a part in helping their team manage their finances and their stress. It’s no secret, businesses and individuals are facing a tough time financially at the moment. With fuel, energy and commodity … [Read more...]
Treasury announces plans to ensure lower earners are not missing out on income when making pension contributions
HM Treasury has announced plans to give 1.2 million earners paying into pension schemes via a Net Pay Arrangements a top-up to their take-home pay. The Treasury plans to close a loop-hole in the pensions system that means those earning below their personal tax allowance who have pension … [Read more...]
Two million more women in work since 2010, reveals latest employment data
There are now 15.7 million women in work in the UK, latest ONS employment data has revealed, marking an increase of 2 million on 2010 figures. The latest employment figures also revealed that in the last 12 years, the number of women in high-skilled, STEM, management and director-level roles have … [Read more...]
New Tipping Bill to offer pay boost for hospitality workers
Over 2 million workers, largely in the hospitality sector, are set for a pay boost following the introduction of a new Tipping Bill to regulate how employers handle gratuities. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill, introduced by Dean Russell MP and backed by the government, will ensure that … [Read more...]
Locally run skills schemes could bring 1 million people back into jobs market
New research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) has estimated that over 1 million workers who left employment during the pandemic could be returned to the jobs market if local authorities could run employment and skills schemes. Analysis undertaken by the Learning and Work … [Read more...]
Stockport charity becomes Living Wage employer
Stockport based disability charity, the Together Trust, has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer. The charity, which employs over 850 people in Stockport and across the North-west of England, has committed to paying all colleagues a minimum of £9.93 per hour – the hourly pay … [Read more...]
Logistics and project management training secure £1.5 million boost
Greater Manchester businesses looking to upskill members of their workforce with logistics or project management training are set to benefit from the city-region's Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded contracts worth £1.5 million to Growth Company … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester leaders recognised at Living Wage Champion Awards
Efforts being made to make Greater Manchester a Living Wage City-region have been recognised at the Living Wage Champion Awards. The awards, held by the Living Wage Foundation on 5th July, commended the city-region's Living Wage City-Region action group for their role in growing the number of … [Read more...]
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