All Human resources articles – Page 34
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NewsLloydspharmacy set to make redundancies
Lloydspharmacy is set to make a swathe of redundancies at its head office in Coventry.
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NewsJohn Lewis cleaners on one-day strike
Cleaning staff at John Lewis are out on strike today over pay, conditions and job cuts.
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NewsAsda launches fast-track graduate management scheme
UK grocer Asda has launched a fast-track scheme for 15 graduates to become store managers in just 12 months.
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OpinionLondon 2012: Maximising retail profits while keeping staff on-side
With a few weeks to go until the Olympic Games begin, excitement and anticipation are building, not just in London, but across the whole of the UK.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop appoints new commercial director
The Perfume Shop has appointed Keran Fordham as its new commercial director.
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OpinionEcommerce skills gap is hard to fill
Mind the gap – the skills gap that is. Everyone knows that supply can’t meet demand when it comes to ecommerce roles.
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AnalysisOutsourcing: Is it right for your business?
Retail is about selling products, so outsourcing non-core business functions can make sense for retailers. Anna Richardson Taylor examines the issue.
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NewsJessops defies tough climate to record surge in profits
Cost control and margin improvement boost retailer despite tsunami impact on supply.
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AnalysisGraduate Fashion Week: Finding new talent for retail
Graduate Fashion Week has always provided fresh talent for retail businesses. Anna Richardson Taylor explores how retailers can benefit from meeting the graduates.
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NewsArcadia pays interns a year after placements
Arcadia has retrospectively paid dozens of interns who worked at its head office up to a year after their placements ended.
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OpinionSurviving the company turnaround
As headhunters we often unsurprisingly nowadays get to work alongside turnaround companies parachuting in either interim or permanent executives to help effect a turnaround.
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AnalysisAchieving a happy workforce
Achieving the status of ‘great employer’ demands balancing employee expectations, leadership development and financial incentives. Liz Morrell explores how retailers can get the mix right.
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OpinionSunday trading: To open or not to open?
For eight Sundays, between 22 July and 9 September, shops with a floor space of over 280m2 will not be subject to the traditional “Sunday hours” restrictions.
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NewsTesco chief executive Clarke forfeits bonus
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has declined his annual bonus after the grocer’s poor performance in the UK.
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NewsGeorge at Asda boss Andrew Moore takes on CMO role
George at Asda executive managing director Andrew Moore is to become the chief merchandising officer across Asda and George.
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NewsClarke cuts Tesco store manager bonuses
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has told senior store managers he will cut bonuses by more than 80%.
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can a disciplinary process proceed for an employee on sickness absence?
Can we continue with a disciplinary process for an employee who is off work sick?
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NewsFormer eBay boss Miriam Lahage to join Austrian retailer
Former eBay general manager Miriam Lahage is to join Austrian retailer Peek & Cloppenburg.
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NewsWaitrose donates man hours in community scheme
Waitrose is donating staff hours to charities and causes in their local area.