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The Hallidays HR team shares how using a checklist is vital for giving managers confidence and ensuring no inconsistencies in your business' disciplinary procedures. Did you know that 49% of managers say they don’t feel confident handling disciplinary issues? It’s one of the most common areas … [Read more...]

Grant Mitchell, Creative Director at Stockport creative agency, Future, explains the role that creativity plays in keeping your business competitive during challenging times. A recent conversation with a long-standing client in the property sector got us thinking. Not just about the challenges … [Read more...]

Lorri Wilson, Stockport-based British Sign Language teacher, shares her experience of starting a new business after 50 and speaking at a recent Build A Business event in Stockroom. On 18th February, I was asked to give a talk about being over 50 and starting up my own business at an event in … [Read more...]

Dolly Jones from Stockport recruitment agency, Essential Personnel, explains how much a bad hire can cost a business, and how simplifying the hiring process can help save time and money. Hiring the right people is critical to business success. But getting it wrong isn’t just a minor … [Read more...]

Caroline Brown from Stockport's Grassroots Recruitment breaks down the cost of hiring subcontractors against permanent employees, and how to decide which is right, and when, for your business. Over the past 18 years, I’ve helped engineering and technical businesses recruit both subcontractors and … [Read more...]

Dolly Jones from Stockport recruitment agency, Essential Personnel, explains low cost ways small businesses can create a workplace culture to attract top talent. In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining great employees doesn’t always require a hefty salary or expensive perks. … [Read more...]

Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, share their top technology trends that SMEs should be taking advantage of to grow in 2026. As we step into 2026, technology continues to be the driving force behind business transformation. For UK SMEs, staying ahead of these trends isn’t just about keeping … [Read more...]

Stockport-based people insight platform, New Possible, has published the fifth edition of its What Workers Want survey, which reveals strong demand for flexibility among UK workers. The survey captured the hopes, fears, and priorities for 2026 from over 2,000 UK employees. The research found that … [Read more...]