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Thursday, September 7, 2023

GC Situation Report: August 2023 Employment Insights

The Growth Company (GC) Situation Report, August 2023, includes detailed information on the economy, as well as the results of the GC Survey and Business Confidence Index. We examine the headline figures and trends relating to employment and skills.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

How Supported Employment is helping Salford residents and employers fulfil their potential

Commissioned by Salford City Council and delivered by the Growth Company, the Salford Supported Employment Service aims to make it easier for people in the borough with learning disabilities or autism to find a job by connecting them with inclusive, supportive employers.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

GC Situation Report: July 2023 Employment Insights

The Growth Company (GC) Situation Report, July 2023, includes detailed information on the economy, as well as the results of the GC Survey and Business Confidence Index. We examine the headline figures and trends relating to employment and skills.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

ONS Labour Market Data: August 2023 Quarterly Overview

The most recent ONS latest quarterly overview of the UK labour market showed rising unemployment. The report included estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, wage growth, and other employment-related statistics. We examine what they mean for employees and employers.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Save the Dates: Refugee Employability Programme Launch Events

To mark the launch of the Refugee Employability Programme in Yorkshire and the Humber, we are hosting several events across the region from 22nd to 31st August.

Monday, August 7, 2023

How the DWP Peer Mentoring Programme Helps People Back into Work

GC has enrolled 64 individuals on the programme to date, with 28 already referred for treatment, and three successfully placed in employment.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ONS Labour Market Data: July 2023 Quarterly Overview

Last week, the ONS published its latest quarterly overview of the UK labour market. The report included estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, wage growth, and other employment-related statistics. We examine what they mean for employees and employers.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Growth Company proud to be delivering the Refugee Employability Programme

The Growth Company has won the contract to deliver the Home Office Refugee Employability Programme across Yorkshire and the Humber. The programme will support refugees into sustained employment by providing individually tailored employability sessions offering a wide variety of support.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Empowering charity expands reach across Greater Manchester

Smart Works, a national charity supporting unemployed women into work, has opened an office in Manchester City centre after eight years in Stockport, helping over 3,500 unemployed women into work

Monday, February 20, 2023

Aspire in Partnership: Top Tips to attract and retain LGBTQ+ Individuals within your Business

February is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and communities. It’s important for organisations to consider how they can include and support LGBTQ+ people as part of their workforce.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Employment Legal Advice - Monthly recap - November

Our Employment Legal Advice team offers free employment-related legal support to residents of Greater Manchester. Our team can assist you with issues like settlement agreements, completing ET1 forms, schedules of loss and preparation for the tribunal day – all with a no win, no fee representation.