All Human resources articles – Page 39
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NewsNew Look eyes former Matalan boss McGeorge for chairman role
New Look is understood to be in talks with former Matalan chief executive Alistair McGeorge about taking on the role of executive chairman at the beleaguered business.
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AnalysisMoney matters
Employees who feel financially secure make for an excellent workforce, finds Joanne Ellul
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NewsBlackwell’s on track for profit by 2013
Blackwell’s, the academic bookseller, aims to return to profitability by 2013, and has halved annual losses and launched a text-book rental service.
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NewsUpdated: Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby to step down from business
Updated: Alliance Boots group chief executive Andy Hornby is to step down from the business, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisTackling retail’s seasonal flu
Staff sickness rises sharply in winter. Rebecca Thomson finds out how Liberty dealt with it
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Dwell Furniture
The inside view from marketing director Sean Galligan
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AnalysisBehind the scenes at Sports Direct
Chief executive Dave Forsey gives Gemma Goldfingle the inside perspective on Sports Direct and takes her on a tour of its Shirebrook nerve centre.
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NewsGeorge at Asda promotes careers in fashion with education drive
George at Asda has thrown its weight behind the training and education of fashion students with the launch of an open-house Education Day and a fully funded university programme.
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NewsMajestic Wine gives its website a more local feel
Majestic Wine is aiming to improve engagement and interactivity on its website by localising content and revamping the product reviews process.
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NewsMatalan planning to grow online business
Value fashion and homewares group Matalan is to ramp up its ecommerce operations and plans to hire a top-level online retail specialist to drive growth.
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.
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AnalysisCan you cut it?
Cutting staff budgets can be tricky, but can retailers save cash without compromising customer service, asks Charlotte Hardie
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OpinionQuotas are not the answer for diversity
Companies with more women on their boards outperform others with a 42% higher return in sales, 66% higher return on invested capital and 53% higher return on equity.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints Geraldine Higgins to clothing team
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Matalan and Miss Etam buyer Geraldine Higgins to be its new head of buying for womenswear.
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NewsAsda celebrates International Women's Day
Asda is celebrating International Women’s Day today with the launch of several initiatives to recognise women’s equality.
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NewsRetail companies rank highly in The Sunday Times Best Companies survey
Retailers Bravissimo, Beaverbrooks, Net-a-Porter, White Stuff, DRL, Pets at Home and Lush have been named in The Sunday Times list of the 100 Best Companies To Work For.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Sara Bradley
Marks & Spencer is understood to have poached Sara Bradley, former Sainsbury’s clothing boss, who was weeks away from joining Asda.
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NewsBensons Beds boss to step down from role
Bensons for Beds managing director Bill Carrahar is to step down from the retailer after five years in the role.
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NewsAlworths in the balance?
Future unclear for ‘son of Woolworths’ as founder resigns as director and restructuring looms.