All Human resources articles – Page 27
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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.
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NewsAsda customer director Jon Wragg exits
Asda customer director senior executive Jon Wragg has left the supermarket after eight years with the retailer.
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NewsVolume of retail chief executive appointments slows as sector stabilises
The number of retail chief executive appointments fell in 2013, signalling a less volatile retail market.
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NewsRakuten's Play.com restructures management and puts staff into consultation
Rakuten’s Play.com is restructuring, including reshuffling senior management and putting employees across the business into consultation.
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NewsAsda to create 12,000 jobs over five years says Walmart chief
Food giant Asda aims to create 12,000 jobs over the next five years the boss of parent Walmart has told British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group reshuffles executive team to 'revitalise' business
The Co-operative Group has reshuffled its executive team as it vies to “revitalise” the organisation.
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NewsSelfridges promotes womenswear and beauty directors
Selfridges has promoted two of its directors with womenswear boss Judd Crane taking on additional responsibility for accessories.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Primark, Ann Summers, Tesco, Boohoo, Jimmy Choo and Alibaba
Retail news round-up on March 17, 2014: Primark to pay $!2m in aid to Rana Plaza factory collapse victims, Ann Summers puts Knickerbox up for sale, Tesco starts delivering pizzas from south London store and more.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Industry failing to attract young people to retail
Kingfisher’s Liz Bell says a failure to attract young people to a career in retail is down to retailers not conveying the passion they feel for their job.