All People articles – Page 375
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AnalysisRallying the troops
Informing staff of future business plans can lead to a happier workforce.
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NewsCarrefour poaches Tesco star for top French role
Carrefour has poached Tesco high-flyer James McCann as executive director of its flagship French business.
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NewsMoss Bros finance director to step down
Moss Bros group finance director Michael Hitchcock will step down from the formal menswear retailer, it said today.
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NewsWaterstone’s boss exits after sales plunge
Entertainment group HMV has parted company with Gerry Johnson, managing director of its Waterstone’s books chain which suffered poor Christmas sales.
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AnalysisChristos Angelides: Next’s product guru
Next’s product guru has been instrumental in breathing new life into the retail giant’s ranges and driving its second-half success.
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OpinionThere but for the grace of God…
How a soldier turned vicar helped change Malcolm Walker’s mind on assisting ex-offenders
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Marks & Spencer
The inside view from director of human resources Tanith Dodge
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AnalysisRaising the screen on recruitment
Pre-screening recruits can cut risk in the long run by weeding out dishonest staff.
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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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NewsFinalists revealed for the Retail Trust's Search for a Star
The Retail Trust’s Search for a Star competition is reaching its climax with the charity revealing its four finalists.
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NewsSports Direct defends chairman appointment
Sports Direct has denied that it appointed Keith Hellawell chairman because of his experience of chairing a company that, like the sports specialist, has faced an OFT inquiry.
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AnalysisKeith Jones is diving in at the deep end at JJB Sports
The ex-DSGi man is diving in at the deep end at JJB Sports, arriving as chief executive after a calamitous year for the business. Lisa Berwin asks if he can get it back in shape.
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NewsTalk Talk poaches Sainsbury’s Dido Harding
Sainsbury’s has said its convenience strategy will remain on track despite the exit of its convenience director Dido Harding, and that it will appoint someone to take over her responsibilities in the new year.
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NewsFocus reshuffles its management team
Focus DIY has made a series of senior management changes, which include promoting its chief operating officer Rob Gladwin to the position of managing director.
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NewsKingfisher appoints former global Ikea boss as non exec
Ikea’s former global chief executive Anders Dahlvig is to join DIY giant Kingfisher as a non-executive director.
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NewsSainsbury’s Dido Harding to head up TalkTalk
Dido Harding, head of Sainsbury’s convenience stores, is to join TalkTalk – the soon to be demerged broadband arm of Carphone Warehouse, as chief executive.
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AnalysisWhy reviews aren’t just about pay
Staff reviews shouldn’t stop because wages have been frozen. Sara McCorquodale explains why.
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NewsTesco veteran John Gildersleeve to be New Look chairman
Tesco veteran and chairman of Carphone Warehouse John Gildersleeve is expected to bring extensive City experience to his new position as chairman of New Look.
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AnalysisMigrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it.
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NewsHMV hires former Amazon executive as head of online
HMV has appointed former Amazon executive Sarah Hughes as head of online.