http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/ The North East Employer Coalition provides all the latest news for employers, managers and business owners in the North East. en-gb http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/one-year-on-leading-the-way-on-employability-51140-20767223/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:23:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/one-year-on-leading-the-way-on-employability-51140-20767223/ THE Passionate about Employment campaign was launched a year ago with the aim: "To promote the support available for North East businesses to recruit people into sustainable employment from outside the labour market". http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/mental-health-matters-51140-20767206/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:19:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/mental-health-matters-51140-20767206/ EMPLOYERS, did you know that mental health problems account for one third of all sickness absences, or that the cost of this absence, when added to those who are out of work with mental health issues, costs the economy close to £10bn? http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/go-forward-goes-national-51140-20767204/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:16:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/go-forward-goes-national-51140-20767204/ THE North East Employer Coalition (NEEC) recently welcomed several visitors to the North East, all of whom are interested in adopting the Go-Forward pre-employment programme for contact centres in other parts of the country. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/working-towards-health-benefits-51140-20767198/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:13:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/working-towards-health-benefits-51140-20767198/ THE UK is enjoying a sustained period of low unemployment, but the figures mask a reality of significant levels of inactivity in the workforce. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/apprenticeships-are-opening-doors-to-a-better-future-for-north-east-employers-51140-20767195/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:10:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/apprenticeships-are-opening-doors-to-a-better-future-for-north-east-employers-51140-20767195/ MORE than 130,000 employers are reaping the benefits that apprenticeships can bring, using apprenticeships as a means of getting the workforce they need to succeed now and in the future. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/making-equality-a-reality-51140-20767140/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:06:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/making-equality-a-reality-51140-20767140/ THE North East Equality Awards are back! On Friday, September 19, employers from across the region will have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and share best practice - and you could be amongst them. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/curtain-up-for-business-guide-51140-20767087/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/curtain-up-for-business-guide-51140-20767087/ AN INNOVATIVE North East theatre company is showing businesses what it's really like to employ someone with learning disabilities. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/new-job-match-making-service-launched-51140-20767086/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:57:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/04/15/new-job-match-making-service-launched-51140-20767086/ A NEW training and employment programme has been launched across the North East to pair up employers struggling to fill vacancies with unemployed people looking to get their first step on the career ladder. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/don-t-get-left-behind-51140-20380283/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/don-t-get-left-behind-51140-20380283/ AS WE enter the New Year, now is the ideal time for businesses to make a resolution to take stock of their position and look ahead to how they can build for the future. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/driving-ambition-for-employment-51140-20380372/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/driving-ambition-for-employment-51140-20380372/ AN innovative community transport scheme which has created new jobs and provided training for people who’ve been unemployed for a long time is being championed across the region. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/work-better-for-young-workers-51140-20380385/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/work-better-for-young-workers-51140-20380385/ WHILE the ambitious targets of enabling 50% of young people to move into higher education has seen a substantial rise in student numbers, so have the numbers of full-time students who juggle work and studies increased significantly. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/first-skills-successes-for-essential-people-51140-20380389/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/first-skills-successes-for-essential-people-51140-20380389/ A new training programme which helps the unemployed learn and retain essential skills, has had its first two successes. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/employers-are-working-together-to-retain-graduates-51140-20380395/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/employers-are-working-together-to-retain-graduates-51140-20380395/ A RECRUITMENT firm recently announced the North-South pay gap has widened to an average of more than £10,000 per year. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/new-year-sees-new-help-for-employers-51140-20380402/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/new-year-sees-new-help-for-employers-51140-20380402/ JOBCENTRE Plus has announced plans for its latest campaigns to help more people back into work in 2008. They will spell out the advantages for individuals and their prospective employers and are designed to open up new opportunities for all. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/employers-can-play-a-major-role-in-reducing-reoffending-51140-20380451/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2008/01/22/employers-can-play-a-major-role-in-reducing-reoffending-51140-20380451/ A-ONE Integrated Highway Services, a joint venture of Halcrow and Colas which manages the trunk road network in the North-East on behalf of the Highways Agency, has signed up to the EXIT to Work Corporate Alliance, a programme designed to reduce reoffending. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/cultural-diversity-enriches-stockton-family-centre-51140-20137042/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:56:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/cultural-diversity-enriches-stockton-family-centre-51140-20137042/ CELEBRATING its recent win in the category for employers of 11-50 staff, Sacha Bedding, managing director at the Stockton International Family Centre talks about how the organisation practices equality and diversity and the benefits of applying this approach within the business. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/key-skills-boost-for-sustainable-employment-51140-20137030/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:54:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/key-skills-boost-for-sustainable-employment-51140-20137030/ EMPLOYING the right people is not just about candidates ticking the relevant academic boxes; it is also important that your new employee demonstrates many other personal skills to further improve your workforce. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/celebrating-success-in-the-region-51140-20137020/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:44:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/celebrating-success-in-the-region-51140-20137020/ THE economic future of the North-East depends upon individuals who can learn and improve throughout their working lives and on businesses who are willing to invest in the skills of their workers. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/a-new-venture-to-engage-with-employers-51140-20136936/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:41:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/a-new-venture-to-engage-with-employers-51140-20136936/ WORKING Ventures UK, a not-forprofit organisation which evolved from the National Employment Panel (NEP), has now officially been launched. http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/work-trials-try-it-for-yourself-51140-20136929/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:39:00 GMT http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-sector-reports/north-east-employer-coalition/2007/11/20/work-trials-try-it-for-yourself-51140-20136929/ EMPLOYERS! Work Trials can help within your recruitment process by providing the opportunity to see how well-suited the person is for the job before making the final decision.