All Human resources articles – Page 47
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Analysis
Avoiding a showdown on holidays
Pushing staff to plan their holidays well in advance can benefit everyone
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AnalysisHitting the headlines
When retailers make the news for the wrong reasons, staff must be kept in the loop.
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NewsPolice launch race probe into Walmart store announcement
Police have launched a race hate investigation after the broadcast of an announcement in a Walmart store ordering black people to get out.
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NewsJohn Lewis retail director Gareth Thomas steps down
John Lewis retail director Gareth Thomas has taken early retirement from the partnership and will leave the employee-owned retailer after 30 years.
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NewsBest Buy to hire 8,000 in UK
Electricals giant Best Buy expects to create 8,000 jobs in the UK over a five-year period after launching in this country in spring 2010.
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AnalysisWhat can the classroom teach the shopfloor?
Nothing beats learning the retail ropes on the shopfloor, but learning the theory can help day-to-day managing and further a career, says Sara McCorquodale
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Analysis
How to win without dropping the baby
Reintegrating staff after maternity leave needn’t be complicated, explains Sara McCorquodale
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NewsAsda’s Andy Clarke promises to hire more disadvantaged youth
Asda is to launch a three-year campaign to hire more young people, as chief operating officer Andy Clarke said “something needs to be done to give young people a chance”.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy lambasts government over education
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has hit out on the Government’s track record in education, stating that standards in schools are “still woefully low”.
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Analysis
Seasonal staff: Santa’s little helpers
Recruiting seasonal staff needn’t be a chore if retailers advertise vacancies early enough.Sara McCorquodale gets expert advice on how to hire workers for the festive period
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AnalysisNew Look: From the seaside to the city
On the eve of New Look’s 40th birthday celebrations, the retailer has completed its head office move from Weymouth to London. Four figures from across the business explain how they’ve dealt with the challenges the move has created
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Analysis
Employee bonuses on a budget
Money might be too tight for pay rises, but there are other ways to reward staff says Liz Morrell
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NewsShop workers hardest hit in recession
The retail industry has seen the largest rise in people claiming jobseekers’ allowance in the last year, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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OpinionA victimless crime?
The police must recognise that store theft and assault seriously affect staff, says Malcolm Walker
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OpinionRetail surgery: Avoiding discrimination claims in interviews
What are the key questions managers should steer clear of when interviewing candidates to avoid discrimination claims?
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AnalysisInterviewees: Always do your homework
Interviewees should not underestimate the power of thorough preparation, says Liz Morrell
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NewsSainsbury’s increases graduate places by 30%
Sainsbury’s has increased the number of places available on its graduate training programme by 30%, providing a rare glimpse of hope for students graduating in a recession.
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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AnalysisStaff motivation: The rules of engagement
Motivated staff will increase sales so ensuring employees feel involved is key, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWowing in the workplace
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell