The changing nature of recruitment has rarely, if ever, been so relevant as we have seen disruption, challenges and changes to the business landscape. New ways of working are penetrating the workplace: remote and agile, flexible, no holiday forms, expected speed of service and a general race to … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
New 10 point plan for Apprenticeship Levy
The Chartered Management Institute and British Chambers of Commerce have released a new 10-point plan to support Apprenticeship reforms and make the Apprenticeship Levy work best for everyone. 5 points of the plan call to Government to transform the skills landscape, listen to businesses, provide … [Read more...]
Public Consultation on £80m Bredbury Gateway Development
Greater Manchester based Quorum is hosting a public consultation ahead of submitting an outline planning application for a new Bredbury Gateway flagship development creating more than 2,500 jobs and investing £80m in the local area. The new Bredbury Gateway, on land next to Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]
Gander Seeks Businesses in Stockport for Careers Event
Aquinas College, in conjunction with Gander Careers, is hosting a college wide career advice day and would like businesses in Stockport to get involved. On the 21st June, over 40 guest speakers from the world of business, and public sector, will deliver presentations on a wide range of career … [Read more...]
A Great Fresh Start for Stockport’s Weekly Job Club
The official launch of Fresh Start, Stockport's weekly job club, took place last week, where Stockport residents can get support in looking for jobs. Fresh Start welcomes anyone who needs help in finding a job. The job club takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm at First House, … [Read more...]
Why extending diversity measures is so important for Equity Housing
Encouraging diversity is a priority for many businesses including Stockport based Equity Housing Group. For Collette King, Chief Executive of Equity Housing Group, diversity has always been a number one priority throughout her entire career in the housing sector. So, it was only natural that when … [Read more...]
Business Investment in Stockport at all time high
Business investment in Stockport is at an all-time high, with deals on over one million square foot of commercial space completed during the past 12 months. Creating 2,060 new jobs and ensuring another 952 stay in Stockport for the future, the news comes as the town continues to undergo an exciting … [Read more...]
Employment Forecast Upbeat in Stockport
Salaries in Stockport are expected to beat Manchester City Centre equivalents across multiple sectors in the next 12 months as local employment forecast looks positive. A new report into labour market trends in Stockport has revealed that almost 90% of businesses plan to hire new staff over the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Social Work Academy Careers Event at Media City
Greater Manchester Social Work Academy - GMSWA - are holding a careers event on Friday 27th April at University of Salford at Media City UK in Salford Quays M50 2HE. Registration from 9:30am – 10am. The GMSWA is a combination of 10 Local Authorities, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, … [Read more...]
Economic Growth in Stockport leads the North West
Economic Growth in Stockport has revealed that the town has the fastest growing economy in the North West of England, according to new research from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). as reported on the Business Desk The UK Powerhouse study, as reported on the … [Read more...]
600 jobs on offer at Manchester Airport
More than 600 jobs at Manchester Airport are on offer as the UK's 3rd largest airport gears up for its busiest 12 months on record. Job-seekers from across the region are being invited to attend a special event on Thursday 26th April at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The Point complex from 10am … [Read more...]
Ryanair to recruit 200 additional cabin crew
Irish airline Ryanair is set to recruit new staff and will be looking to attract from the Manchester area. Ryanair, who currently employs over 9,000 cabin crew, is seeking to employ a further 200 and will be hosting events in Manchester, creating openings for potential employees looking to … [Read more...]