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TAMESIDE BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

The Tameside Business Awards have been created to recognize and celebrate the very best of the businesses within the Tameside area. Held over two consecutive evenings, with a total of twenty-two award categories, all of which have been curated to reflect the diversity and make-up of our local businesses, these awards offer the opportunity of… Read more »

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE CHANGES APRIL 2023

National Living Wage increase to protect workers’ living standards The government formally announced an increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) from April 2023, this includes shifting all rates of pay to provide people with more security during the cost-of-living crisis. All rates of pay will increase from between 4.6% to the highest increase of… Read more »

COMPLIANCE TEST PASSED

Every 3 years to be part of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation every business has to complete and pass the compliance test. We are proud to confirm we have successfully passed with 95% pass rate.  Members observe the highest principles of ethics, equity, integrity, professional conduct and fair practice in dealing with others and will… Read more »

RIGHT TO WORK CHANGES 1ST OCTOBER 2022

A very useful piece of information for anyone looking to recruit or get recruited! What changes are being made to Right to Work Checks? As of 1st October, businesses conducting a RTW check on their employees will no longer be able to use the adjusted checking process that was introduced as a response to the Covid-19… Read more »

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

The fast changing world of work and increased demands mean that the connection between mental health and work has never been so important. This week we share different ways to improve your Mental Health at Work. This week 9th May to the 13th May inclusive we will be looking at ways to combat loneliness and… Read more »

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: important changes for employers

  On the 6th April 2022 the Home Office issued a communication informing employers that their ‘Employer’s Guidance’ has been updated to reflect the latest changes in the UK’s right to work legislation.  These changes specifically affect how an employer will conduct right to work checks for individuals that have a Biometric Residence Permit or… Read more »

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES 2022

National Living Wage increase to protect workers’ living standards The Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates, which will apply from 1 April 2022. These recommendations have been accepted in full by the Government. The NLW and NMW rates from 1 April 2022 are: Rate from April 2022… Read more »

WHY WORKPLACE PENSIONS ARE GREAT!

New video on saving for your future……(46) Pension basics explained – YouTube As an long term temporary worker you will know we use a company called NOW Pensions. This will have been talked about during your interview with one of our consultants. You will find further information on this in your “Welcome to Bennett’s” email… Read more »

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES APRIL 2021

National Living Wage increase to protect workers’ living standards Announcement of the 2021 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates. The Government has today announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force from April 2021. It accepted in full recommendations made by the Low Pay… Read more »

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