All Human resources articles – Page 34
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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.
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NewsMorrisons' HR director Norman Pickavance to depart
Morrisons human resources and communications director Norman Pickavance is to leave the grocer at the end of June.
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Walmart’s global ecommerce division to double hiring target in India
Walmart’s global ecommerce division is doubling its hiring target in India to 200 employees to revamp the retailer’s ecommerce platform. Over the last five months, @WalmartLabs – which operates under Walmart’s global ecommerce unit – has been building Indian operations with a focus on social and digital technology. Jeremy King, ...
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OpinionTesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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OpinionThere’s openness, then there’s overkill
“It is the next big scandal… the far too cosy relationship between politics, government, business and money.”
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NewsNext boss Wolfson's pay falls
Next chief executive Simon Wolfson’s pay slipped to £1.5m in the last year from £1.8m the previous year.
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NewsMorrisons marketing director Richard Lancaster stands down
Morrisons marketing director Richard Lancaster has stood down amid a reshuffle of its commercial division.
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NewsMorrisons puts 40 staff in consultation
Morrisons has put 40 jobs in its maintenance division at risk.
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OpinionPrepare for the worst-case scenario
The Bundesbank recently concluded that banks with more women on the board took more risks than ones dominated by men.
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OpinionWe’re determined to tackle youth unemployment
As a Government we’re determined to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment – and we all know retail can provide a great way for people to get into work.
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NewsMorrisons to donate job creation funds
Morrisons is to give away Government subsidies it will receive to create jobs.
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NewsGovernment under pressure over Morrisons apprenticeships
Government is under pressure after it was revealed Morrisons were given more than 10% of the people eligible for its apprenticeship scheme last year.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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NewsWaitrose appoints retail services director
Waitrose has appointed former John Lewis and BskyB director Ben Stimson as its new retail services director.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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OpinionA fresh angle on point of difference
Quality fresh food is a key differentiator in a crowded market place, says Mike Coupe.