Manchester Airport is showcasing over 700 roles with various employers based on site across positions ranging from security to hospitality. The free event is taking place at Wythenshawe Forum today (Wednesday 6th March) and gives jobseekers the chance to speak directly with more than a dozen … [Read more...]
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New Occupational Health Taskforce to address rising level of in-work sickness
A new Occupational Health Taskforce has been announced to improve employer awareness of the benefits of occupation health in the workplace. The Taskforce will be chaired by experienced health policy advisor, Dame Carol Black, and produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, … [Read more...]
New statutory Code of Practice aims to end ‘fire and rehire’
Controversial ‘fire and rehire’ employment practices will be blocked under a new statutory Code of Practice for businesses. ‘Fire and rehire’ refers to the practice when an employer dismisses and employee in order to re-engage them on a new contract, typically for the purposes of introducing less … [Read more...]
Salaried workers see National Insurance rate cut take effect
January payslips have seen workers across the UK pay a reduced rate of National Insurance for the first time since the rate cut announced last year took effect. The government announced it would cut National Insurance by 2p from 12% to 10% at the 2023 Autumn Statement – for the average salaried … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council announces UK Shared Prosperity Fund providers
Cheshire East Council has announced three providers who will deliver on the 'People and Skills' strand of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund across the borough. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is the government programme that replaces the European Social Fund following the UK's exit from the European … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to showcase over 500 jobs at upcoming jobs fair
Manchester Airport will showcase over 500 jobs across security, customer services, car parks and hospitality at a jobs fair on 8th November. The event, taking place at Wythenshawe Forum from10am to 1pm on Wednesday 8th November 2023, will highlight around 200 roles with Manchester Airports Group … [Read more...]
Cheshire & Warrington residents to benefit from sub-region’s first Skills Bootcamps
Funding secured by the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will create the sub-region's first Skills Bootcamp in care work. In March, the LEP secured £1.2 million in government funding to train over 350 people in the region via Skills Bootcamps as part of the Lifetime … [Read more...]
Incomes remain outpaced by inflation, finds ONS, despite 7% annual rise in average pay
Average incomes have risen by 7% on last May but payrises remain outpaced by inflation, according to the latest earnings data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Based on real-time earnings of PAYE taxpayers, estimates for May 2023 indicate that median monthly pay in the UK … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital adds eight to its headcount following UX bootcamp with Diverse & Equal
Nexer Digital, the human-centered digital design and development agency based in Macclesfield, has welcomed eight new people to its team as part of its on-going commitment to delivering on its social values and creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The new hires join Nexer’s user … [Read more...]
Spectrum Ophthalmics appoints Michelle Jackson
Macclesfield-based Spectrum Ophthalmics has appointed Michelle Jackson as hospital business manager and premium intraocular lens (IOL) specialist. In her new role Michelle will be responsible for driving sales of Spectrum’s range of ophthalmic products and services with hospitals and eye care … [Read more...]
LSH Auto to exhibit at regional job show
LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, is heading to the Manchester Job Show at the Trafford Centre to find its next generation of new recruits. On Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April, a team of 13 colleagues representing three LSH Auto sites in the North-west, … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise to £10.42 from 1st April
The National Living Wage (NLW) increases on Saturday 1st April to £10.42 per hour, providing a pay rise to millions of workers aged 23 and over across the UK. Younger workers will also benefit from an increase to the National Minimum Wage, paid to those aged 22 and under. The minimum pay … [Read more...]