Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children? Have you considered a career in childminding ? By providing the children you care for with individual play and learning opportunities, you will not only have fun, but also help them develop important life skills. … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Greater Manchester Good Employer Charter – have your say
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – made up of the ten Greater Manchester Councils and Mayor Andy Burnham – is developing a Good Employer Charter to help employers reach best practice, supporting them to grow and provide the good quality jobs the region needs. Greater Manchester has … [Read more...]
Start Smart programme launched for self-employed
The GC Business Growth Hub, in partnership with People Plus, has launched its new Stockport Start Smart programme, designed to support Stockport residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them. The programme is also open to those who have recently started their own business and … [Read more...]
GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit
Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
Midshire demonstrates integrated approach to work experience
Local managed print service provider Midshire® has demonstrated its integrated approach to work experience and announced its continued support for local charity the Seashell Trust. Cheadle Hulme-based Seashell Trust provides secure learning environments to children and young adults aged 2-25 with … [Read more...]
Latest figures from ONS show a rise in the number of people in work
Figures released today from the Office National Statistics (ONS) show a rise in the number of people in work but, conversely, a rise in the number of people unemployed. Estimates from the Labour Force Survey show that, between August to October 2017 and November 2017 to January 2018, the number of … [Read more...]
Housing Groups mark International Women’s Day with support for Smart Works
Equity Housing Group and Women In Social Housing (WISH) North West have celebrated International Women’s Day by providing financial support to local charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester. Equity, a social housing provider, with properties across the North West, teamed with WISH NW, a business and … [Read more...]
Returnships: how older workers are redefining the rules of employment
Employment of older workers - those over the age of 50 - has grown significantly in the past few decades, with an increase of 14.2 per cent from 1985 to 2015. The number of those aged over 65 in full-time work doubled in the same period, as more people choose to work later in life. Many employers, … [Read more...]
Marks & Spencer Stockport to close in April as Maplin & Toys R Us fall
Marks and Spencer Stockport to close in April plus news that global toy retailer Toys R Us and electronic giant Maplin have both called in administrators. Toys R Us announced in December that it was planning to close 26 of its stores nationwide in 2018 and, although it included 2 stores in Greater … [Read more...]
How will GDPR and personal data impact on HR ?
Hallidays Accountants and Business advisors are helping fellow businesses to understand the impact GDPR will have in respect of personal data and their HR policies and have prepared a list of FAQs. General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, is the new data protection legislation effective from 25 … [Read more...]
Stockport Apprenticeships Store Information Evening
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Apprenticeships Store in Stockport will be holding an information evening to promote awareness of Apprenticeships. The event will take place on Thursday 8th March between 5pm-7pm at the Apprenticeships Store, Stockport Exchange, Wellington Road South, … [Read more...]
North West Based Entrepreneur Addresses the Business of Teens
A reality trip down Memory Lane and, in stark contrast, a realisation that today’s young people live in a very different virtual-street community, was the inspiration for a mum of three to start an online business for teenagers. Michelle Brickell from Reddish, who was brought up in community … [Read more...]