All Human resources articles – Page 21
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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NewsFat Face reshuffles management as trading director exits the business
Fat Face will restructure its management, with function heads reporting to boss Anthony Thompson after the departure of its trading director.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's people chief on the power of apprenticeships
Taking that first step onto the career ladder can be daunting for a young person – especially when there can be many barriers to employment.
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NewsHouse of Fraser hires Asos director for new buying and design role
House of Fraser has created a new executive role to oversee buying and design and hired Asos’ global product and trading director Maria Hollins.
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NewsSecret Sales launches click-and-collect and appoints new finance boss
Flash Sales etailer Secret Sales has launched a click-and-collect service and hired a new finance boss with a pure-play gambling background.
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NewsJohn Lewis names British Airways chairman as Mark Price board replacement
John Lewis has appointed British Airways chair Keith Williams as its non-executive deputy chairman, filling Mark Price’s role on the board.
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NewsNew Look finance boss Mike Iddon exits after less than two years
New Look’s chief financial officer Mike Iddon has stepped down from the business less than two years after he joined from Tesco.
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NewsAmazon UK boss Chris North quits after five years in charge at etail giant
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years in charge to join US etailer Shutterfly.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Sir Clive Woodward – be a sponge, not a rock
Retaining a thirst for learning and thinking about every scenario is key to business success, Sir Clive Woodward told Retail Week Live.
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NewsSir Philip Green could be asked to pay £280m over BHS pension deficit
Sir Philip Green could be asked to pay £280m into BHS’s pension pot to stop the department store chain’s staff having their pensions cut.
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OpinionBlog: Don’t rule out driverless lorries just yet
They may still seem to be the stuff of sci-fi, but driverless lorries are yet more proof that retail supply chains are at the cutting edge of technological innovation.
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NewsNumber of workers on zero-hours contracts rises 15% to record level
The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has risen 15% to 801,000, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres names former Toys R Us boss as chief executive
Wyevale Garden Centres has appointed former Toys R Us UK boss Roger Mclaughlan as its new chief executive.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy owner Celesio's ops director exits as digital boss sought
LloydsPharmacy owner Celesio UK is on the hunt for a new operations director and digital director as it looks to boost its online offer.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Andy Murray joins Asda from WalMart and all the February moves
Chief customer appointments dominate in February as Asda, Kingfisher and River Island all reconfigure their strategies around shoppers.
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NewsBrightHouse appoints Mark Lynch as operations director
BrightHouse has appointed Mark Lynch, who previously worked as director of supply chain for the retailer, as its new operations boss.
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NewsPoundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.
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OpinionBlog: What measures can we take to close the supply chain talent gap?
Logistics may not be the first career choice for many young people, but that needs to change if the industry is to keep developing.
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NewsHouse of Fraser shuffles customer team as digital director exits
House of Fraser has further shuffled its management team, promoting several members of its brand and e-commerce team to new roles.
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AnalysisProfile: What would ex-M&S womenswear boss Frances Russell bring to Amazon?
Frances Russell’s potential move to Amazon would be a departure for the fashion figurehead, after a career on the British high street.