Greater Manchester leaders have signed a joint pledge to commit to supporting serving and former Armed Forces personnel, reservists and their families in the city-region. The Greater Manchester Armed Forces Covenant Roadmap – signed by Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham; GMP Chief … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Cornerstone Resources recognised at Breathe HR summit
Stockport based HR Consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, was recognised with the Top Promoting Consultancy Award at the Breathe HR Partner Summit. The award was one of 10 given out at an awards ceremony recognising the partnership between Breathe HR, the leading provide of HR software to UK SME’s, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council leaders call for urgent meeting with Sky ahead of site closure
Political leaders in Stockport have called for an urgent meeting with senior management at Sky following the media group's announcement that it will close its contact centre in the town. Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group; Cllr David Meller, Leader … [Read more...]
Sky to close Stockport office
Telecoms and media giant, Sky, has begun consulting with staff as it looks to close a number of offices across the UK, including its Stockport site. The group has confirmed it is looking to close three of its UK contact centres in Stockport, Sheffield and Leeds, as well as reducing operations at … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates promotion in employment law team
Stockport and Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels, is celebrating the recent promotion of Aisling Foley, from Solicitor to Associate. Working in the firm’s employment law team, Aisling (pictured) covers all areas of employment law with a focus on settlement agreements and employment contracts. In … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR webinar to explain upcoming employment law changes
Ahead of upcoming employment law changes, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, are hosting a webinar to ensure local businesses keep up with new legislation. Recent data indicates a 14% increase in employment tribunal claims, rising from 86,000 to 97,000 between April 2023 and March 2024. … [Read more...]
National Living Wage increase to take effect from 1st April
New rates of the National Minimum and National Living wage will come into effect from April 1st 2025, and businesses are reminded to ensure they are prepared for payroll changes. The new minimum rates of pay will see those aged 21 and over paid a National Living Wage of £12.21, a 77p increase on … [Read more...]
Think differently about EDI at Equal Futures networking event
Stockport businesses, recruiters and HR professionals are invited to join the conversation around supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the borough at the next Equal Futures networking event. Taking place at Stockport College from 9am on Wednesday 19th March, this month's theme … [Read more...]
Local students hear from women in aviation as Manchester Airport marks International Women’s Day
More than 20 students from local secondary schools met with female staff in roles at Manchester Airport as part of celebrations for International Women's Day (9th March 2025). Pupils from Manchester Enterprise Academy and Dixons Brooklands Academy spend the day at the airport on Friday 8th March … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Interview processes for SME employers
Stockport recruitment expert, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Consulting, explains the importance for SME employers in having the right interview processes in place. As an SME employer, recruitment is a challenge at the best of times. You’re balancing business as usual with the need to grow, and … [Read more...]
£7 million WorkWell pilot scheme helps Greater Manchester residents stay in work while managing health
Greater Manchester is among the 15 areas to pilot the WorkWell service, which offers support to help people with health issues stay in or return to work. The city-region has been awarded £7 million in government funding to deliver the tailored programme of support through to 31st March 2026. … [Read more...]
Mastercall Healthcare celebrates GM Good Employment Charter membership
Mastercall Healthcare, the Stockport-based social enterprise providing NHS services across the city-region, has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is a voluntary membership and assessment scheme designed to elevate … [Read more...]
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