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New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

The government has announced its intention to launch a new digital ID scheme designed to “help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services.” Digital ID, held on people’s phones, will be mandatory for Right to Work checks and … [Read more...]

Cornerstone Resources welcomes new Marketing Manager

Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, has welcomed its first Marketing Manager, Ben Sharpe (pictured), to the business. Ben Sharpe joins Cornerstone to lead the firm's marketing strategy in conjunction with the Directors. Ben has enjoyed a rich career history to date with … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How do you manage conflict in the workplace?

Senior HR Consultant, Andrea Ferguson, from Stockport-based Cornerstone Resources, discusses using mediation as a way to manage conflict before it turns into a formal grievance. Where there are people, there is mess. We all bring different ideas, convictions, ways of working and preferences to … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group launches new EDI strategy

Manchester Airports Group has published a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Every Journey Matters, that sets out approach to becoming a leader in inclusivity in the aviation sector. The Strategy sets out the MAG’s commitment to giving a voice to underrepresented talent and to … [Read more...]

Employment rights reforms return to Commons

The government's landmark employment rights reforms have moved closer to becoming law as the Employment Rights Bill returns to the House of Commons. The changes set out in the Employment Rights Bill include establishing day one rights to parental and bereavement leave, extending sick pay for up … [Read more...]

Cornerstone Resources launch Lead with Confidence training

Following a successful launch in conjunction with Pro Manchester in early September, Cornerstone Resources have opened booking for a new Lead with Confidence training course. The course is aimed at new managers or people who have been in a management capacity but would value specialist training. … [Read more...]

Manchester Evening News publisher announces major job losses

Reach plc, the publisher of the Manchester Evening News, has announced plans to cut a total of 321 jobs as part of a major restructure affecting its UK and Irish operations. The company, which owns over 130 print and digital publications—including national titles like The Daily Mirror, The Daily … [Read more...]

Azets promotes payroll specialist

Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has announced the promotion of payroll specialist Julie Gunnell to Associate Director of Growth Payroll. Julie (pictured) is one three staff promoted to newly created roles in the business' UK Payroll Services team.  Her expanded remit will cover … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: The dangers of using AI for HR advice

With more businesses turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, highlight to risks of adopting AI for HR advice and why human expertise is crucial for SMEs. As technology advances, businesses increasingly turn to Artificial … [Read more...]