Workers on atypical contracts such as zero-hours contracts will able to demand more predictable patterns of work following the Predictable Working Act gaining Royal Assent. The Act gives workers the right to request a predictable working pattern from their employers and aims to redress the … [Read more...]
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Employment charity to host Women Into Work jobs fair in Stockport
Employment charity, Smart Works GM, is to host a free jobs fair in the borough to help connect local businesses with women keen to get back into work. The charity, which provides unemployed women with the coaching and clothing to help them feel confident in returning to the workplace, will host … [Read more...]
Grassroots Recruitment among latest members of Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Stockport-based recruitment agency, Grassroots Recruitment, is among the 12 latest businesses to become members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. Launched in 2019, the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter encourages and supports employers to develop good jobs, deliver … [Read more...]
Stockport Wilko store among 71 bought by Poundland
Pepco Group have agreed a deal with Wilko administrators, PwC, that will see 71 stores reopen as Poundland shops, including the location at Stockport Retail Park. The Wilko store in Stockport was among the first of the retailer's 400 stores announced to close after the chain entered … [Read more...]
Stockport gets ready for Post-16 Careers Week
Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match are gearing up for a week-long virtual careers fair for showcase the borough's education and employment options for young people. Post-16 Careers Week takes place from 9th to 13th October 2023 and will provide guidance to students from Years 10 to 13 to … [Read more...]
Administrators announce all remaining Wilko stores to close
Joint administrators, PwC, have announced the closure all Wilko stores still trading by early October 2023, with the decision resulting in the redundancies of over 9,000 staff. Closures had been announced last week for over fifty stores to close, including the Stockport branch, as a buyer … [Read more...]
New employment scheme launched to support jobseekers into the hospitality sector
A new employment and training programme has been announced to help upskill jobseekers to access career opportunities in the hospitality sector. The Hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is being launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in collaboration with UK … [Read more...]
New deputy manager appointed at Stockport care facility
Emma Roberts has been appointed as Deputy Manager at the Bramhall Manor care facility in Stockport, operated by New Care. Emma will work alongside manager Helen Hartley to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the care home close to Bramhall village centre. She will lead the home’s nurses and … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to get involved with Freshers activities for college students
Trafford College Group is encouraging employers to get involved with a week of "Freshers" activities for 16-18 year-olds beginning their studies at campuses in Stockport in September 2023. The fully-packed induction week aims to ensure students are fully aware of all aspects of college life and … [Read more...]
Stockport bus strike called off after agreement reached on pay
Strike action by Stagecoach bus drivers in Stockport and across South Manchester has been called off after a new pay agreement was reached. Trade union, Unite, had postponed upcoming industrial action (which would have seen the majority of bus services in Stockport cancelled) while members were … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership begins recruitment drive for over 10,000 roles
The John Lewis Partnership has begun recruitment for more than 10,000 positions within the John Lewis and Waitrose retail brands and its distribution network. In total, upcoming vacancies comprise 8,400 seasonal positions to meet Christmas demand, and 1,700 permanent roles. At Waitrose, the … [Read more...]
Job seekers invited to consider a career with Stockport Council at annual jobs fair
Job seekers are being invited to consider a career with Stockport Council at a jobs fair being held on 19th September from 11am until 4pm at Stockport Town Hall. This fair will offer the unique opportunity to explore the variety of roles available at Stockport Council and with its partner … [Read more...]
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