The subject of zero hours contracts is a hotly debated topic. Who are the winners and who are the losers? What longer-term effect may this have on the UK economy? How might this effect the property market as mortgages become hard to come by? Maria Farnell, head of legal at Avensure, employment … [Read more...]
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"WOMEN ARE VITAL IN BUILDING A STRONGER ECONOMY" …
Do professional services have a fair representation of women employed and if not, why not? It’s a fact that businesses with a greater number of women in senior positions deliver stronger organisational and financial performance, and better results. Reports linking performance and gender … [Read more...]
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE BRINGS BACK A DESIRE TO HIRE
Businesses are increasingly in the mood to hire, according to the latest report on business trends from accountants BDO LLP and reprted by ENforbusiness. The willingness to take on new staff is at a 30-month peak as hiring expectations catch up with improving business confidence, according to … [Read more...]
£8M INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO RE-INVIGORATE UK HIGH STREETS
A brand new, £8m initiative, designed to re-invigorate UK high streets, has been announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts. The initiative, a funding competition run by the UK's innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, will allow businesses to … [Read more...]
‘WICCAN’ SUCCESSFULLY CLAIMS FOR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
A “Wiccan” has been successful in her claim of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, after she was mocked and later dismissed after swapping her shifts in order to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, reports Stockport based SAS Daniels. Victoria Kitchen (left) of SAS … [Read more...]
TEN STOCKPORT COMPANIES SCOOP A HEALTHIER CATERING AWARD
At the launch of the Greater Manchester Healthier Catering Award Scheme in Stockport, ten local companies will receive an inaugural award. The scheme, administered in the borough by Stockport Council, recognises caterers who meet certain standards and who have achieved a food hygiene rating of 3 … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT ENDS 2013 WITH STRONG PASSENGER PERFORMANCE
Manchester Airport ended 2013 with strong pasenger performance as1.3 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in December 2013, which was 5.4% higher than the previous year. The escalation in passenger figures marks the airport’s 19 consecutive month of year on year growth, … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express Business news pages include - Steve Pilling, Restrauteur expanding operation into Manchester; Marketing Stockport and Juiced Orange's guide to the 'does' for Marketing in 2014 and Laterooms.com choose St Ann's Hospice as one of its chosen charities. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY JOIN PRESIDENTS BUSH & CLINTON AT U.S.A. EXPO
Stockport based Starkey Laboratories are getting into great company as they prepare to join former US Presidents Clinton and Bush at the Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 in Las Vegas. The Hazel Grove based hearing technology manufacturer Starkey Laboratories is hosting a delegation, including their … [Read more...]
OLIVER JAMES ASSOCIATES TAKES A FRESH APPROACH
Global recruitment agency Oliver James Associates has appointed the fresh Group for ongoing rebrandwork. Oliver James Associates is one of the leading recruitment specialists for the financial services and insurance sectors both nationally and globally. Following their recent win at the M.E.N … [Read more...]
NEW COLLEGE ANNOUNCED TO TRAIN HS2 PROJECT ENGINEERS
The Government has announced plans to open an FE college to train engineers who will work on the construction of the proposed HS2 high-speed rail project, the first phase of which is due to be completed in 2026. HS2 Proposed Colne Valley viaduct Location of the college has yet to be … [Read more...]
EVENTS TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER CARERS
Stockport Council is holding a series of events in a bid to recruit more foster carers. The Council is keen to hear from anybody interested in fostering teenagers or sibling groups. However, the Council is particularly keen to hear from people who have significant experience of working or … [Read more...]