Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Expert Opinion: Why application numbers and candidate quality are declining
Recruitment expert from Stockport's Grassroots Consulting, Caroline Patten, explains the current trends in the hiring landscape and how HR teams can address falling application numbers and declining candidate quality. Where have all the good candidates gone? In the past few months, several of … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new skills programme for unemployed adults
Stockport County Community Trust is delivering a new training and skills programme for unemployed adults who aspire to work in football. Funded by the UK Government through Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Adult Learning Within Reach (WEA), the Get Into Football programme aims to help … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive £10 million to support Live Well plan for employment support
Greater Manchester is one of eight Trailblazer areas to receive funding address health, inequality and support more people back into employment and will receive £10 million in government funding to advance plans. The city-region's funding will support its Live Well plan that joins up health, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council scoops award for work with Armed Forces community
Stockport Council has been recognised with an award that in recognition of the council’s support for the Armed Forces community. The council was proud to receive the prestigious Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award for its support of veterans, reservists, and the wider … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Building winning sales teams and driving results
Chris Lowe, customer experience expert from insight6, shares the eight key areas to focus on when building a great sales team for your business. We all want high-performing sales teams, right? But building and maintaining a great sales team is no small feat. There are key phases to focus on—from … [Read more...]
Build inclusive businesses at Stockport’s Proper Good Business Conference 2024
Stockport businesses looking to add purpose to their activities are invited to attend Stockport’s Proper Good Business Conference 2024 on Thursday 21st November. Promising thought-provoking workshops, meaningful networking opportunities and a jolly good time, the conference at Stockport … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise 6.7%
The National Living Wage is to rise 6.7% in April 2025 to an hourly rate of £12.21, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of her first Budget. National Living Wage, currently £11.44 per hour, is the minimum rate of pay for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18-20 is … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR hosts webinar ahead of upcoming employment rights changes
Ahead of changes to UK employment rights, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, is hosting a free webinar to help SMEs understand how the reforms will affect them. The upcoming Employment Rights Bill is shaping up to be the biggest raft of employment law reform in decades. With changes … [Read more...]
Jobs fair to showcase over 1,000 roles at Manchester Airport
Over 1,000 roles will be on offer at Manchester Airport at a jobs fair taking place at Wythenshawe Forum 10am to 1pm on Thursday, 7 November. The free event will give visitors the opportunity to find out more about career opportunities at the airport site by speaking directly to more than a dozen … [Read more...]
Government appoints new Menopause Employment Ambassador on World Menopause Day
Campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the Government’s new Menopause Employment Ambassador, appropriately announced on World Menopause Day. World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How does the Worker Protection Act change how employers handle sexual harassment in the workplace?
The new Worker Protection Act has strengthened existing protections for workers against sexual harassment in the workplace. Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explores the challenges employers face and what steps they should be doing now. What does the Worker Protection Act … [Read more...]
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