All Human resources articles – Page 26
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NewsCo-op pressured to end Amazon locker deal
The Co-operative has been urged by general workers’ union GMB to end its relationship with Amazon citing concerns over the etailer’s ethical and trading policies.
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AnalysisPeople: Philip Clarke marked the end of a turbulent half-year for retail chiefs
The departure of Philip Clarke from Tesco marked the end of a turbulent half-year in the retail jobs market with several bosses departing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Sports Direct and Destination Maternity
Retail news round-up on August 12, 2014: British retail spending contracts 0.3% in July; Sports Direct accused of using zero hours contracts; Destination Maternity boss departs
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NewsGrocers cut back on working hours despite growth in store numbers
Supermarkets are cutting back on hours worked and equivalent full-time jobs in retail fell in the second quarter despite growth in store numbers.
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NewsTed Baker appoints finance director Lindsay Page as chief operating officer
Ted Baker has appointed long-serving group finance director Lindsay Page as its chief operating officer.
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AnalysisPeople: Why a bad AGM can mean bad news for staff
There are few more polarizing events in the calendar of a chief executive than the Annual General Meeting - and June’s job moves show staff often feel the consequences as well.
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NewsBurberry could face investor revolt over boss Christopher Bailey's pay
Burberry has attempted to clarify why it has awarded a £440,000 allowance to newly appointed boss, Christopher Bailey.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mothercare, Burberry, The Body Shop and more
Retail news round-up on July 7, 2014: Mothercare faces increased takeover bid, Burberry attempts to clarify boss Christopher Bailey’s payout and The Body Shop full-year sales and profits jump
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NewsSports Direct investors vote in favour of Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct investors have voted in favour of rewarding owner Mike Ashley with a bonus through a new share scheme.
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OpinionComment: What retailers should consider when adopting zero-hour contracts
Proposed zero-hours reform tips scales back in employees’ favour, but what can retailers do to keep themselves out of the media glare?
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NewsNew measures for zero-hours contracts criticised for not going far enough
Workers on zero-hours contracts will be able to work for more than one employer under new rules but unions say the measures are insufficient.
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OpinionComment: How retailers are creating opportunities for young people
One of the things I think really sets the retail industry apart is the potential for people to progress.
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NewsComet staff win multi-million pound settlement
Former Comet employees have won a multi-million pound settlement after it was ruled they had not been properly consulted about redundancies.
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AnalysisPeople: Will Sainsbury's succession plan work as Coupe gears up to lead?
Succession planning can be make or break for retailers - as Sainsbury’s gears up for change at the top, will its new leaders be good enough?
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AnalysisCarpetright's management shake up: What the analysts say
Carpetright has appointed Wilf Walsh as its new chief executive, following a management overhaul. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisPeople: Ecommerce and tech execs in high demand as several change jobs
There was significant movement in the market for in-demand ecommerce executives in April with Jaeger, Supergroup and Levi Strauss all making senior appointments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Previous Rising Stars winners continue to shine
The Retail Week Rising Stars Awards celebrate the brightest young retail talent. We catch up with some of the previous winners.
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NewsWiggle hires former Brighthouse director as chief financial officer
Wiggle has appointed former Brighthouse director Giles David as its chief financial officer.
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AnalysisPeople: The seven biggest retail job moves in March
The turmoil at the Co-op hasn’t abated since former boss Euan Sutherland left the business in March. Here’s what it means for the business, and other high profile moves last month.
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NewsNext chief executive Lord Wolfson takes home £4.65m
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson took home £4.65m including a £3.6m bonus in the fashion retailer’s last financial year.