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Greater Manchester launches new STEM Framework

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has (GMCA) developed a new STEM Framework to develop the city-region’s science, technology and maths (STEM) skills base and support collaboration between organisations in the sector. The framework aims to increase opportunities for Greater Manchester … [Read more...]

Stockport recruitment start-up secures industry accreditation

Stockport recruitment start-up, Edengreave Ltd, has been accredited as a fully compliant member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Despite less than six months of trading, Edengreave has been found to be compliant with the REC's Code of Professional Practice. Edengreave was … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How will changes to IR35 affect contractors?

Off payroll legislation IR35 has been making the news as new changes come into effect in April 2020. They are set to change the way many self-employed workers pay tax, but how does the IR35 change affect contractors? In this expert opinion, Stockport-based sales and IT recruiters Grassroots … [Read more...]

North West job vacancies increased in December

Figures produced by bank, NatWest, reveal that the number of job vacancies in the North West had risen, after four months in decline. The figures come as part of NatWest’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report and demonstrate a turning point as the effect of political uncertainty in the economy … [Read more...]

Santa delivers stress and sick leave to UK workers

According to research by Benenden Health, the pressures of juggling family, health and care demands are a major cause of stress and unplanned absences from work in the run-up to the festive period, with one in eight UK workers taking sick leave at Christmas. One in seven businesses reported … [Read more...]

Jet2 to take on more former Thomas Cook employees

Jet2.com are planning to take on more former Thomas Cook employees as it continues to add new destinations and more aircraft to its growing programme for travellers. To date, Jet2.com has already taken on more than 120 former Thomas Cook employees across diverse roles following the collapse of … [Read more...]

Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North

As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]

What to do if an Employee submits a Flexible Working Request

As a business owner, would you know how to handle a request for flexible working? Employers need to be aware of the statutory framework that governs the flexible working process. Flexible working requests are often not dealt with properly by employers who are unaware of these obligations. Due … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Employment Fair for former Thomas Cook employees

Manchester Airport employment fair, dedicated for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport – … [Read more...]