All Human resources articles – Page 37
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Opinion
Strong management key to funding
With the Christmas season now well and truly upon us, we have entered the most crucial period of the year for retailers.
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Opinion
The right kind of incentives
In today’s ‘me’ world as exemplified by the celebrity culture and institutionalised corporate greed – which allied to bad management has led in the banking sector to the derailing of the global economy – it is very refreshing that the retail industry can set a good example for business.
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News
Claire's Stores appoints Beatrice Lafon European boss
Accessories retailer Claire’s Stores has appointed Beatrice Lafon as president of the European division.
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News
Ebay director moves to senior adviser role
Ebay senior vice president and general manager of eBay Marketplaces Europe Doug McCallum is to move to a new role as senior adviser to eBay Inc’s president and chief executive John Donahoe.
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Opinion
New skills will cause a shift in power
We know that the retail industry is changing at a pace the like of which has never been seen before.
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News
Co-op food boss Tim Hurrell steps down
The Co-operative Group food retail division chief executive Tim Hurrell is to step down from his role at the end of the year.
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Matalan to trial management scheme
Value fashion and homewares group Matalan is to launch a bespoke training scheme to ensure all its retail managers are trained to a standardised level.
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Former HoF brand director moves to travel retailer
Matt Chambers, former executive brand director at House of Fraser, has been hired by travel retailer Aldeasa-WDF.
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Next launches apprenticeship programme
Next has launched an apprenticeship programme, set to recruit 1,000 new employees.
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Matalan to create 2,300 Christmas jobs
Value chain Matalan is to create 2,300 additional roles across its store network over this year’s Christmas period.
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News
Sainsbury's to recruit 15,000 Christmas staff
Sainsbury’s is to recruit 15,000 seasonal staff over the Christmas and New Year period.
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News
Tesco's Andrew Higginson to retire
Tesco chief executive of retailing services Andrew Higginson is to retire from the board and executive committee next year.
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News
Clinton Cards hires Starbucks boss as CEO
Clinton Cards has hired the current managing director of Starbucks UK and Ireland to be its new chief executive.
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Opinion
Invest in people and get a dog
As the demise of the News of the World shows, nothing is forever, says Lord Kirkham
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Analysis
What it’s like to work at Countrywide
The inside view from head of HR and training Michelle O’Connor
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Analysis
What it’s like to work at Abel & Cole
The inside view according to head of brand Claudia Ruane