The North West is set to develop a new Net Zero Skills Charter to ensure young people in the region can benefit from the projected rapid growth in green jobs. The move is a collaboration between key organisations including Net Zero North West (NZNW), the North West Business Leadership Team … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
National vacancy figures mask regional disparities in jobs market
The Local Government Association (LGA), representing councils across England, has called for more powers to be devolved to local authorities after new research highlights the varied regional factors affecting the jobs market in different parts of the country. While national data has show strong … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing Long COVID in the workplace
With Covid-19 infections having lost-lasting effects for many, Hallidays' HR Director Liz Chiva shares her advice for managing Long COVID in the workplace. With cases of long COVID on the rise, it is important for businesses to know how to recognise the symptoms and what practical support … [Read more...]
Wythenshawe jobs fair to showcase hundreds of vacancies at Manchester Airport
A jobs fair with representation from Manchester Airport and more than a dozen of its on-site partners is to be held at Wythenshawe Forum on Tuesday 24th May. The event has been arranged by airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Manchester City Council, the Department of … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to learn how they can become more carer-friendly employers
Local charity, Signpost Stockport for Carers, is inviting employers in the borough to learn how they can make their workplaces more carer-friendly and support colleagues with an unpaid caring role. The event will take place on Wednesday 8th June during Carers Week at Signpost’s headquarters in … [Read more...]
Green Jobs Delivery Group holds inaugural meeting
The UK's first body dedicated to the creation of new jobs in the green economy held its first meeting on 11 May 2022, bringing together government, business, trade unions and academia. Chaired by Energy Minister, Greg Hands, the Green Jobs Delivery Group is tasked with supporting the creation of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches toolkit to support age-friendly workplaces
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has created an Age-Friendly Toolkit to inform and support employers on the positive impact of workplaces that are inclusive of older colleagues. The resource is the first of its kind for a city-region, and aims to help businesses access the benefits of … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares positive progress on recruitment ahead of peak summer season
Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April, with 500 new colleagues currently going through security training and vetting processes. 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits … [Read more...]
New forum announced to bring together careers and education sectors
Following the success of the 'Future World of Work' careers talk for schools and colleges in Stockport as part of National Careers Week, Stockport Council has revealed plans to establish a regular forum that will bring together education providers and other stakeholders to support young people in … [Read more...]
Skills Bill to update post-16 education and training becomes law
A new bill has been passed to update and transform post-16 education and adult skills training in England. The Skills and Post-16 Education Act aims to promote training in sectors with skills gaps, including health and social care, engineering, digital, green energy and manufacturing. Included … [Read more...]
New leadership support programme to launch in Greater Manchester
A new leadership support programme for businesses across Greater Manchester is set to launch in May from the GC Business Growth Hub. The Greater Manchester Leadership Hive, delivered by the Business Growth Hub and business school's from the city-region's universities, aims to bring together … [Read more...]
Research finds Covid-19 has not fundamentally changed the UK labour market
A new analysis of the post-pandemic labour market by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that the overall mix of vacancies available remains largely unchanged by Covid-19. The IFS found that while there are around 20% more job vacancies than two years ago, there has been no more … [Read more...]
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