The UK unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, and, as young people in England and Wales await their A-level results on Thursday 16 August, the proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full-time education is at a record low of 4.7%. Figures released by the Department … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Street Party kicks off £250,000 to build Stockport Soho
Plans for a £250,000 salon and hairdressing academy and creation of Stockport Soho have been unveiled as celebrity hairdressers Kristian Evans and Naomi Graham hosted a street party in Stockport. Kristian and Naomi, owners of Tramp Hair Boutique, are leading a style-led regeneration designed to … [Read more...]
IN and Out at Stockport Accountants
A Stockport accountants company is saying hello and goodbye to two of its team as marketing assistant Georgia takes a role in the capital. IN Accountancy, based on Rhino Business Park in Hazel Grove, have welcomed Olivia Levell to their team and sadly said goodbye to Georgia Walkden who is off to … [Read more...]
Tramp to Launch Hair Academy in Stockport Soho
Rock & roll hairstylists Tramp are behind a £250,000 investment to rejuvenate part of Stockport's historic Underbanks areas into a multi-use headquarters and have grand ambitions to lead a bohemian style regeneration of the area, which they have dubbed Stockport Soho. Tramp are working with … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society expands marketing team
The Vernon Building Society in Stockport has strengthened its marketing department with two new employees. Alexander Deakin is the new Marketing Manager, while Adam Pemberton joins as a Marketing Assistant. Alexander, 23, replaces Nathaniel Harwood and previously worked as an Advertising Sales … [Read more...]
Employers invited to register for Stockport Jobs Fair
The annual Stockport Jobs Fair is taking place on 25th September at Stockport Town Hall and leading local businesses – large and small – are invited to take part. The event, organised in partnership by Stockport Council and Jobcentre Plus, provides businesses with an opportunity to reach a wide … [Read more...]
Local young people to benefit from GM careers hub £500k
Tens of thousands of Greater Manchester’s young people are set to benefit from over £500,000 of investment through the GM Careers Hub, aimed at improving careers education and helping them identify the best career opportunities. The city-region will become one of just 20 ‘Careers Hubs’ across … [Read more...]
Reducing sickness absence in your business
The Business Growth Hub is looking at causes of sickness and ways of reducing sickness absence in the workplace. They are exploring the potential of developing a service which would help individuals who fall ill whilst at work, and who are at risk of long-term sickness absence, to return to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Changing nature of recruitment
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...]
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...]