News
Friday, May 31, 2024
Growth Company Employee Nominated at BBC Radio Sheffield Make a Difference Awards
Growth Company employee Susan Adzakey has been nominated for a BBC Radio Sheffield Make a Difference Award. Susan's nomination in the volunteer category recognises her incredible dedication to the wellbeing of others through various charitiable work.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Yorkshire and the Humber Refugee Week Event
Join the Growth Company and the Refugee Employability Programme on 19th June in Sheffield for a day of inspiring stories and good practice.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Event: Employer Voice Focus Group on the Journey to Net Zero
The Growth Company is hosting a virtual Employer Voice Focus Group from 11:00 on Tuesday, 25th June. The session, which is open to employers of all sizes and in every sector, provides a platform to influence the design of future talent attraction, skills, and employment programmes.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
May News Roundup: Puppy Yoga, Coffee Mornings, and Free Legal Advice
A monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
New Employment and Health Support for Greater Manchester Residents with Disabilities
Over 600 people in Greater Manchester have registered to receive tailored employment support from Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care within the first six months.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Coffee Mornings Connecting Refugees across Yorkshire
Following positive feedback from participants, the Refugee Employability Programme team is hosting monthly coffee mornings in Yorkshire to connect local refugees.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Helping Greater Manchester Employers Support their Disabled Employees
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help adults with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it can help employers support employees with complex needs – like Nigel.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
ONS Labour Market Data: April’s Quarterly Overview
The ONS quarterly overview of the UK labour market includes estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, wage growth, and other employment-related statistics. Data showed that economic inactivity stands at an eight-year high.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April News Roundup: Empowering Women, Interview Tips, and Upcoming Events
A monthly roundup of the latest employment support news from the Growth Company.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Get Involved in the Working Well: Support to Succeed Big Food Drop
The Working Well: Support to Succeed team are encouraging people to donate to their Big Food Drop between 22nd and 25th April. Items can be dropped off at the reception area at Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, in Manchester.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
FBD Service Runs Debt Awareness Week
The Growth Company's (GC) Finance, Benefit, and Debt service (FBD) aims to help people in prison manage their finances. In March, the FBD team hosted a debt awareness week at three prisons to help people better understand debt and how to manage it.