Businesses will be able to receive a new Youth Jobs Grant £3,000 for every young person they hire aged 18-24 who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months as part of government efforts to tackle youth unemployment. Support is expected to back jobs for around 60,000 young … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council and Business Growth Hub launch skills initiative for the Health & Social Care Sector
The Adult Social Care Commissioning Team at Stockport Council has joined forces with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to launch a new initiative to develop skills within the borough's care settings. The Stockport Skills Development for Care Workers initiative is designed to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Sick pay changes expected to have biggest impact in North West of Employments Rights Act changes, Acas survey finds
A survey of workers and employers commissioned by Acas has revealed that changes to sick pay is expected to have the greatest impact in the North West out of upcoming changes to employment rights. The survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Acas, asked senior decision makers at businesses … [Read more...]
New V Level qualifications announced as part of reforms to post-16 education
Students will sit their first V Level qualifications in education, finance and digital in 2027, when the new qualifications launch as part of reforms to post-16 education. The new qualification will be equivalent to an A Level, with learning designed around the skills needed by employers. V … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks International Women’s Day with women in aviation panel
Five women in various roles across the aviation industry spoke to an audience of hundreds of young people about careers in the sector as part of a one-off special episode of Manchester Airport’s official podcast. The one-off episode of ‘Manchester: Your Airport, MAN’ was recorded in front of a … [Read more...]
Success for first cohort of One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy students
Students in the first cohort of learners at the One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy are celebrating completing the three week programme, with seven having already secured job offers as a result. Delivered by the Trafford & Stockport College Group in partnership with Stockport … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Managing disciplinary procedures
The Hallidays HR team shares how using a checklist is vital for giving managers confidence and ensuring no inconsistencies in your business' disciplinary procedures. Did you know that 49% of managers say they don’t feel confident handling disciplinary issues? It’s one of the most common areas … [Read more...]
The Financial Times recognises Stockport organisations in UK’s Best Employers 2026 ranking
Four Stockport employers have been recognised in a ranking of the UK's best places to work, published by The Financial Times. Now in their second year, the Financial Times’s Best Employers rankings are compiled in collaboration with global data firm Statista. The results are based on an … [Read more...]
Stockport employers offered free resources to improve staff wellbeing
Stockport Council is inviting local businesses, charities and community organisations to make use of free 5 Ways to Feel Good resources designed to improve staff and volunteer wellbeing. The 5 Ways initiative encourage teams to Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. They are … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport hosts first Aviation Careers Festival
Manchester Airport has hosted its first-ever Aviation Careers Festival for local secondary school children and college students at its Runway Visitor Park. The event hosted more than 40 exhibits from the airport and a range of partners, with stands placing an emphasis on interactive activities, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: A balanced approach to absence management
The team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains how external HR advisors can help support businesses with absence management. Managing sickness absence isn’t just about processes and policies. It’s about having the right conversations, supporting employees when they’re unwell, and managing … [Read more...]
Stockport employers encouraged to get involved with skills and careers events
The Stockport Pledge Partnership is encouraging local employers to get involved with a range of skills and careers events taking place at schools and colleges across the borough. The Pledge Partnership enables businesses to work together with educators to provide every young person living, … [Read more...]
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