The inside view from HR manager Tina Campbell

Hawkin’s Bazaar

Founded 1973

Based Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk

Number of staff 600 rising to 1,500 at peak

Number of stores 60 permanent stores with a further 60 temporary stores at Christmas

Number of days’ leave Dependent on the role and length of service

Employee benefits Contributory pension scheme, Death In Service protection and an array of reward and recognition offerings. All staff receive a company discount

Work ethos Life’s too serious, so work smart and have fun

 

What makes your ideal employee?

Enthusiastic individuals that can delight our customers and who want to be highly successful.

What sets apart working at Hawkin’s Bazaar from your competitors?

We have fun at work. We have a fantastic product range supported by a management team that is passionate about our people and our products, which enables us to connect throughout the business and with our customers.

How do you strive to retain your staff?

We develop our people.  Great people deliver great customer service. We invest in all our people and we listen. Our people know our customers so the two-way communication with our staff is vital.

How do you ensure your employees have a good work/life balance?

We offer both full-time and part-time hours which facilitates getting this balance right.