All Human resources articles – Page 31
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Analysis
People: Retail's main job moves in May
June is shaping up to be a pivotal month for UK fashion retailers.
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Analysis
Analysis: Halfords’ strategy should put retailer on road to recovery
A recent slump in profits has forced Halfords to reassess its strategy, but the retailer’s new chief executive is confident he knows the best route forward.
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News
Waterstones puts 560 managers into consultation in restructure
Waterstones is to put 560 of its managers into consultation as managing director James Daunt looks to “secure the future” of the retailer against an “unforgiving bookselling environment”.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retail lessons from Alex Ferguson's school of management
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson this week revealed he is to retire at the end of the season after 26 years in charge. Retail Week looks at the retailers who carry his traits and what they can learn from the Scotsman.
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Opinion
Comment: Too many retail bosses are closed to new ideas
We’ve all read autobiographies by ordinary people who came up with great ideas that are now an established part of our high streets.
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News
Stuart Machin appointed MD of Australian retailer Target
Former Sainsbury’s and Asda director Stuart Machin has been appointed managing director of Australian department store group Target.
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Opinion
Comment: Striking the right professional management balance
I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between a company founder and the management they inevitably have to bring in.
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News
Sainsbury's boss calls for National Insurance holiday ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has called for Chancellor George Osborne to give businesses a National Insurance holiday to encourage job creation in tomorrow’s Budget.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What are the effects of cutting out middle management?
What are the effects of cutting out middle management?
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Analysis
Restructuring for online growth: What retailers need to know
As sales rise faster online than in traditional bricks and mortar stores, retailers are starting to restructure to reflect this shift.
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Analysis
Analysis: Superquinn’s Feargal Quinn - setting the right retail example
In this extract from his new book legendary retailer Feargal Quinn, founder of Superquinn, shares his thoughts on leadership.
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Opinion
Comment: How advisory boards add value and promote future success
In a market that is flat at best, the Holy Grail is growth, leading chairmen and chief executives to ask two questions: have I got the right strategy and have I got the right people?
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Analysis
People: Retail's main job moves in January
2013 arrived with a bang in the retail sector and has taken its toll on the High Street. The administrations put thousands of jobs at risk, and high profile names such as HMV’s Trevor Moore are among the casualties.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Can we stop our former multichannel director disclosing our strategy to her new employer?
Can we stop our former multichannel director disclosing our strategy to her new employer?
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Opinion
Comment: We don’t need quotas for diversity in the workplace
It’s rare a month goes by without some survey reporting that girls are better than boys, or vice versa. To save the pain of enduring any more of this nonsense, shall we call it evens?
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News
Fortnum & Mason records profit slump after IT investment
Upmarket food department store Fortnum & Mason has reported a fall in annual profits as it was hit by IT problems in the run up to Christmas 2011.
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News
Amazon creates 100 technology jobs in London
Amazon is expanding its Digital Media Development Centre in London, creating 100 new technology jobs.
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News
WHSmith boss Kate Swann bags £3.3m
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann could be in line to receive a further £2.6m as well as her £3.3m salary and share payouts.
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Analysis
People: Retail's main job moves in November
As we now head off into the busiest and most profitable time of the year for retailers, the pace of people moves will slow down during December as everyone concentrates on the festive season and Sales.
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News
Sainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.