From 30th June, businesses will be able to access the Youth Jobs Grant to support them to recruit young people who have been out of work for six months with grants of £3,000 per person. The grant scheme is expected to support up to 60,000 people aged 18 to 24 to take their first steps into work … [Read more...]
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Acas survey reveals gaps in workplace mediation skills
A new survey conducted for Acas has revealed a third of Britain's workplaces do not have staff with necessary mediation skills to resolve workplace conflicts. The survey, carried out by YouGov, found that 33% of workers thought that their organisation did not have people with the necessary … [Read more...]
LinkedIn data to inform government skills investment
A new data sharing agreement between the UK government and professional social networking platform, LinkedIn, is hoping to transform skills and careers advice. Under the agreement, anonymised data from LinkedIn's 40 million UK accounts will be shared with Skills England to give up-to-date … [Read more...]
Azets warns North West businesses to review payroll processes ahead of growing enforcement
Business advisory group Azets, which has offices across the North West, including in Stockport, is urging employers to review their payroll processes and employment practices urgently amid growing scrutiny over National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance and the expanding enforcement powers of the Fair … [Read more...]
In Work Progression programme helps Stockport businesses and employees expand skills and opportunities
Stockport Council are delivering a fully funded employability programme to benefit both employees and employers, designed to help people in Stockport who are already in work to progress in the careers and for employers to build a skilled workforce thus increasing staff retention and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Race equality and belonging at work
The team from Hallidays HR explain businesses' legal duties and best practices when supporting race equality and a sense of belonging in the workplace. Creating a workplace where employees feel a genuine sense of belonging is increasingly recognised as a key part of effective people management. … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources offers workplace mediation as part of its HR services
Hazel Grove-based HR consultancy Cornerstone Resources has expanded its services to include professional workplace mediation, giving Stockport businesses a local option for resolving workplace disputes confidentially and constructively. The consultancy already supports employers across the region … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace
The team from Hallidays HR explain why disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace is important for businesses of all sizes beyond simple compliance. Creating an inclusive and accessible workplace is an essential part of effective people management, particularly for SMEs, where … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on reforms to zero hours employment contracts
A consultation has launched on government plans to reform zero hours contracts to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty in employment contracts. The consultation will run until the end of August and ask both employers and workers about a range of potential minimum hours thresholds being … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Actionable HR tactics for mental health
Following Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR share actionable tactics for businesses of all sizes to support the mental health of their workforce. Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support … [Read more...]
Skills England report reveals challenges facing employers, educators, and workers
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report since the organisation was established last year, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's current and future skills needs. Analysis finds that demand for workers across priority sectors of the economy is expected to … [Read more...]
CDL named in 2026 Sunday Times Best Places to Work
Stockport-based insurtech, CDL, are delighted to announce that they have been named one of the 2026 Sunday Times Best Places to Work. Compiled by The Times and Sunday Times in partnership with employee experience specialists WorkL For Business, the list is one of the UK’s largest studies of … [Read more...]
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