Jobseekers will have the opportunity to learn about hundreds of live vacancies at Manchester Airport at a jobs fair taking place on 10th February. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is looking to recruit for over 500 staff in passenger security, in addition to further customer service, car parks and … [Read more...]
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Recovery of travel sector sees thousands of jobs on offer at Manchester Airport site
Following the easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, thousands of jobs are now on offer at Manchester Airport as the travel sector gears up for recovery. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates the airport, is recruiting for security officers, customer service staff, and car park … [Read more...]
UK could create up to 700,000 new green jobs by 2030
According to an analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA), investment in the green economy could create as many as 700,000 new jobs in the UK by the end of this decade. Data has been announced as local government leaders from around the world converge on Glasgow to participate in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Need to make redundancies? Do it properly
Employment lawyer Charlie Wood from Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has issued a stern warning to local business owners that the Employment Tribunal could come down hard on them if they fail to follow the correct procedure when making staff redundant. With the recent ending of furlough, forecasters … [Read more...]
Government extends Plan for Jobs employment support schemes
A number of employment support schemes announced as part of the government's Plan for Jobs programme of support have been extended with a further £500 million of funding. The extension of the schemes coincides with the end of furlough and new programmes were also announced to support older … [Read more...]
CMI and EHRC warn of Covid-19 impact on women ahead of gender gay gap reporting deadline
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has published new gender pay gap guidance, in partnership with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), ahead of the 2021 reporting deadline, with the organisations warning that the Covid-19 pandemic had disproportionately affected … [Read more...]
Macclesfield car finance firm continues hiring boom
Car finance firm, Zuto, is continuing to take on further staff with the announcement of 100 new roles being created across its Macclesfield and Manchester sites. The firm is benefiting from significant growth in the used car market, and has so far hired over 150 new staff since January 2021, with … [Read more...]
Third of working population supported by government schemes during pandemic
Government schemes brought in to protect jobs and incomes during the pandemic have helped over one-third of the working population, according to the latest government figures. 14.5 million workers have been supported through a number of schemes set out at the start of the pandemic and in the … [Read more...]
Virtual work experience booms during pandemic
A boom in virtual work experience opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic has made sure young people across the country have not missed out on workplace and careers-related learning. Young people have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, which has caused major … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels webinar dispels workplace Covid myths
Employment law and HR specialists from Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels will discuss rules around vaccines, Covid tests and PPE in the workplace in the latest SAS Live breakfast webinar. The free 30-minute discussion takes place on Tuesday 6th July at 10am and is aimed at the region’s employers, HR … [Read more...]
Cheshire law firm report growth in employment enquiries from North-west charities
The employment team at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has reported that employment law enquiries from local charities has increased 15% in the past 12 months. The charities sector has been hard-hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with employment law specialists at SAS … [Read more...]
Google and DWP launch new digital skills training for jobseekers
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with internet giant, Google, to deliver 9,000 jobseekers with scholarships towards digital skills training. Universal Credit claimants referred to the programme by the Work Coach will be able to work towards a Google Career Certificate. The … [Read more...]