The inside view from managing director Gill Politis

What makes your ideal employee?

Someone who wants to give exceptional service and attention to our customers and who can really understand our customers’ needs.

What sets apart working at High & Mighty from your competitors?

We are unique in that we have a retail network and online presence that brings together fashion for the fuller-figured and tall male customer. Service and quality makes us leaders in our area and we recognise success internally.

How do you strive to retain your staff?

The company has been through a lot of change over the past 16 months. Many of the employees have remained loyal and committed and have gained both professionally and personally from the changes being made.

How do you ensure your employees have a good work/life balance?

We have varied hours of work to suit individuals and a particular stores.

In detail

  • Founded Started direct trading in 1955 with the first store opening on London’s Edgware Road in 1959, Based Manchester
  • Number of staff About 100
  • Number of stores 17
  • Number of days’ leave Minimum of 23 days excluding bank holidays, increasing by one day for every two years of service, up to 29 days after 15 years’ service
  • Employee benefits Pension with non-contributory life cover, childcare vouchers, staff discount and private medical insurance for management
  • Work ethos Wanting to be part of a growing business and seeing the results of hard work

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