Greater Manchester has launched a new Night Time Economy Strategy to support the sector, drive job creation and raise employment standards across the city-region. Around 464,000 Greater Manchester residents work in jobs or businesses significantly active at night, such as hospitality, taxi … [Read more...]
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Support programme helps more than 1,600 Greater Manchester SMEs in first 18 months
Over 1,600 SMEs in Greater Manchester, and 2,500 employees, have received support from the Skills for Growth – SME Support programme in the 18 months since it launched. The programme, which looks to help businesses across the city-region to upskill and re-skill their employees, launched in … [Read more...]
Improved workforce data efficiency earns awards shortlisting for local NHS HR team
A new workforce IT system which has hugely improved efficiency in Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s Human Resources (HR) team has earnt a shortlisting at the British Data Awards. The HR team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which operates Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in the … [Read more...]
LSH Auto recognised for dedication to diversity and inclusion
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has been recognised nationally as an industry leader in Diversity and Inclusion. The company has been shortlisted alongside only two others at the AM Awards in the Diversity and Inclusion category despite the awards receiving a … [Read more...]
100+ live vacancies to be showcased at Adult Social Care jobs fair
Over 100 live vacancies from 17 different employers will be on offer at an Adult Social Care jobs fair hosted by Stockport Jobs Match. The event is open to anyone interested in a career within the care sector, as well as those with experience working in the profession, with both full- and … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders unite in support of Ukrainian refugees
Business leaders from across the North, including from Stockport, have joined forces to help Ukrainian refugees in the region access employment and other support. United For Ukraine is a coalition brought together at the request of leaders from across the North, including the Northern Powerhouse … [Read more...]
Big Four accountancy firm to create 1,200 new jobs in Greater Manchester
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has announced it will more than double its headcount in Greater Manchester, creating over 1,200 new jobs in the city centre. EY is set to bring the number of colleagues based at its Manchester office from 800 to 2,000, expanding its UK consulting business through … [Read more...]
Increased Employment Allowance comes into effect
A £1,000 increase in the Employment Allowance, the amount smaller firms can claim to reduce National Insurance Contributions (NICs), has come into effect from today (6th April). The Employment Allowance has risen from £4,000 to £5,000, as announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. The … [Read more...]
NPIF investment has created over 6000 jobs since fund’s launch
Since its launch in 2017, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has supported the creation of over 6000 new, high-quality jobs, according to independent research by SQW. Backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by the British Business Bank, the fund has aimed … [Read more...]
National Minimum and Living Wage rates go up from today
Around 2.5 million people in the UK will receive a pay rise from today (1st April) in line with increased National Minimum and Living Wage rates. Apprenticeship pay rates will also rise. The uplift in wages will see the National Living Wage (for workers aged 23 and above) rise to £9.50 per hour, … [Read more...]
One+All becomes accredited Living Hours Employer
B Corp schoolwear supplier One+All has announced it is now an accredited Living Hours Employer, becoming the first Stockport business to earn the title, and only the fourth in the North-west. The accreditation builds on the employee-owned business' existing Living Wage accreditation and … [Read more...]
Over 150 jobs at risk at Stockport McVitie’s factory
Pladis UK, the group behind biscuit brand McVitie's, is considering cutting over 150 jobs from its manufacturing site in Heaton Chapel, Stockport, as part of restructuring plans. Plans for the site on Wellington Road North could see up to 159 of the 470 staff at the Stockport factory lose the … [Read more...]
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