Offices boost Working Links Jun 26 2007
The opening of its new office in Newcastle has marked a major milestone for Working Links, the organisation which is working closely with the region's employers to help open up new opportunities locally. more
New boost for long-term Middlesbrough jobless Jun 26 2007
The recently-launched New Ways to Opportunities project, which is being supported by the NEEC, is already seeing huge success, having signed 130 clients in fewer than three months. more
Are you an equal employer? Jun 26 2007
Equality North East is pleased to announce the launch of the 2007 North East Equality Awards. Once again, it is looking for those organisations and individuals throughout the region who strive to ensure that good equality and diversity practices are implemented in the workplace. more
Employing older workers Jun 26 2007
Employers were invited recently to a breakfast meeting held by Age Concern and partner organisations to discuss the topic of employing older workers. more
What does the Leitch report mean to you? Jun 26 2007
The report released in December 2006 by Lord Sandy Leitch makes clear and radical recommendations to make the UK a world leader in skills by 2020, by creating a simplified demand-led system, increasing levels of employer engagement and embedding a culture of learning. more
More than 150 employers sign Skills Pledge Jun 26 2007
On June 14 2007, more than 150 leading employers from across England met with government ministers in central London to make a public Skills Pledge to train all their staff. more
Help us make campaign a success Apr 3 2007
This Passionate About Employment supplement marks the start of a 12-month campaign aimed at regional employers. more
Go forward into a call centre career Apr 3 2007
Following on from a very successful pilot in 2004/2005, Go-Forward, the pre-employment training programme for contact centres, has been launched across the North-East. City of Sunderland College, in partnership with Contact Centre Professional and Stockton Riverside College, will deliver the training. Targeting the most disadvantaged clients, all graduates are guaranteed an interview with a local employer and will hopefully take up one of the many vacancies available. more
The SME challenge: Top five questions Apr 3 2007
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need help and support to ensure they have access to all of the support services available to them. Through consultation with employers and business support organisations, Jobcentre Plus has adopted new approaches to help this happen, but it is clear that many directors and HR managers are still not aware of the range of support we can provide. more
University qualifications at work with learndirect Apr 3 2007
Employers are being given the opportunity to commission a custom-built programme specifically tailored to the needs of the business to ensure that staff gain relevant learning whilst working - saving the business time and money. more
Wellbeing in the workplace Apr 3 2007
Absence from work is a huge issue for the majority of employers in the region. more
Helping to get people back into work Apr 3 2007
The Fit For Employment Again programme organised by NEEC members, the Esh Group, has been successful in providing work for seven unemployed people. more
Are your staff going it alone? Apr 3 2007
How many employers know that around a quarter of families in Great Britain are lone parent families? What's even more interesting is that: more
Helping employers to train their workforce Apr 3 2007
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North East is committed to ensuring that all individuals have the skills and qualifications necessary to gain work and progress within the workplace. more
Employers must train for future demands Apr 3 2007
The importance of a skilled workforce to employment is becoming more and more apparent with the gap in productivity widening as a result of the lack of skilled workers in the UK. more
A better experience for employers Apr 3 2007
Over recent years, Jobcentre Plus has completely revitalised the way in that employers experience and perceive the services we offer - introducing new technology and improved services. more
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