All Human resources articles – Page 42
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NewsOne in three retailers to cut back staffing levels
More than a third of retailers plan to reduce staffing levels in the next three months, compared with just 13% this time last year, and only 4% plan to increase them.
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Neal's Yard hires new MD
Neal’s Yard Remedies has appointed Carl Atkinson as its new managing director.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Am I obliged to let trade union members have paid time off for union activities?
Some of my employees have joined a trade union. Am I obliged to let these staff members have paid time off for union activities or allow them to meet on work premises?
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NewsHobbyCraft appoints new chief executive
HobbyCraft has appointed former trading and marketing director at Pets at Home Catriona Marshall as its new chief executive.
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NewsTony Page appointed Lloydspharmacy managing director
Lloydspharmacy has appointed Tony Page as managing director.
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AnalysisA show of support for carers
Growing numbers of carers has led to Sainsbury’s introducing a new policy. By Rebecca Thomson
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NewsSir Stuart Rose joins Woolworths South Africa
South African food and clothing retailer Woolworths Holdings has appointed former Marks & Spencer chairman and chief executive Sir Stuart Rose as a non-executive director.
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NewsAsda HR director leaves
Asda’s HR director left the grocer last week to seek opportunities in Europe.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
Snow has a big impact on our staffing levels. Can staff take time off to care for their children because of school closures?
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NewsKingfisher chief in employment law reform call
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has called for reform of employment tribunals rules, which could help kick-start the UK jobs market.
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Analysis
The rise of the super store manager
The recession has redefined the store manager’s role and many have thrived, finds Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: A customer harassed an employee of mine and now I’m faced with a claim of compensation. Is this right?
A customer harassed an employee of mine and now I’m faced with a claim of compensation. Is this right?
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2011
All the signs are that 2011 will be a tough year for retail, so how can businesses prepare? Charlotte Hardie and Rebecca Thomson report
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NewsAndy Bond steps down as Asda chairman
Asda chairman Andy Bond has stepped down from his position to focus on Walmart’s Massmart acquisition in South Africa and will leave once that deal is completed, expected at the end of March.
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OpinionIt’s all about people
Times may be tough, but retailers cut back on staff training at their peril, says Gwyn Burr
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OpinionRetail surgery: As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
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OpinionA time when retail staff need more help
Christmas can often be a tale of two halves for people working in retail.
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AnalysisLonely at the top
New leaders are expected to hit the ground running, but they need help settling.
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NewsAsda director Doug Gurr to leave in January
Asda executive director Doug Gurr is to leave the business in January.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure our temporary staff don’t sell goods to underage customers this Christmas, and what is the potential impact if this does happen?
How can we ensure our temporary staff don’t sell goods to underage customers this Christmas, and what is the potential impact if this does happen?