GMCA has compiled the latest employment figures for the city-region in its labour market update, revealing the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the local economy. Unemployment in the North-west rose to 4.8% in the three months to December 2020, slightly below the nation figure of 5.1%, according to … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Tickets now available for Stockport Jobs Match Careers Week
Attendees can now book their free tickets to attend events being put on by Stockport Jobs Match to mark Greater Manchester Careers Week. The week of sector-themed virtual careers events will help signpost jobseekers in the borough to careers advice, training, employers and live vacancies. The … [Read more...]
Stockport Jobs Match to host virtual careers fair
To mark National Careers Week, Stockport Jobs Match is organising a week of sector-themed virtual careers events to help signpost individuals to careers advice, training, employers and live vacancies. Businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to take part in online activities from 1st to 5th … [Read more...]
Employers put at centre of Greater Manchester skills strategy
Business leaders in Greater Manchester have praised the role employers have played in tackling skills shortages in the city-region. Following the publication of the government's Skills for Jobs White Paper which calls for closer relationships between business and further education, business … [Read more...]
Fully-funded programme offers business growth support
A fully-funded programme is offering free training and support to ensure business growth for SMEs in Greater Manchester. Launched in November 2020, the Skills for Growth programme aims to help small businesses in the city-region develop their businesses and employees, particularly in the wake of … [Read more...]
Business services group to create up to 400 jobs in Stockport and Greater Manchester
US-based business services and outsourced customer engagement provider, Concentrix, is set to create almost 400 jobs in Stockport and Greater Manchester, Business Live has reported. The new roles have been created in response to eight new contract wins for the group. The group operates from … [Read more...]
Moving-on community grants for GM non-profits opens for 2021 application rounds
The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund non-profit employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has opened its latest round of funding, Moving-on, for applications. The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has secured a further £2.2 million of funding towards … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Worried about employees “pulling a sickie” on National Sickie Day?
The first of February of every year has been named National Sickie Day, which has traditionally seen the highest number of workers call in sick. So why might people feel the need to “pull a sickie”, and what can businesses do to avert this? B Corporation schoolwear supplier, Rowlinson Knitwear, … [Read more...]
Workplace wellbeing webinar to form part of Damar Training’s National Apprenticeship Week activities
Apprenticeship provider, Damar Training, will host a webinar on supporting wellbeing in the workplace as part of its National Apprenticeship Week activities. Taking place on Wednesday 10th February at 3pm, the Zoom webinar will be hosted by guest speaker Ian Cole, from the Workplace Wellbeing … [Read more...]
Stockport tech firm named Top Employer
Stockport tech firm, CDL, has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for the fifth consecutive year after retaining the prestigious Top Employers certification for its outstanding people practices, including its response to Covid-19. Well known for its agile and collaborative … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels hosts ‘new ways of working’ employment law webinar
Employment law and HR specialists at Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels LLP are hosting a ‘new ways of working’ breakfast webinar for North West businesses. The 30-minute ‘SAS Live’ event takes place on Tuesday 26th January at 10am and is aimed at employers, business owners, senior management and HR … [Read more...]
Stockport Jobs Match adds training opportunities and career guidance to new look website for local jobseekers
Stockport Council has relaunched its Jobs Match website, connecting residents with local jobs, training opportunities and careers advice. The new-look website launched on 21st December to prepare for those embarking on a New Year job search and can also assist residents looking for guidance … [Read more...]
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