All Human resources articles – Page 42
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OpinionA time when retail staff need more help
Christmas can often be a tale of two halves for people working in retail.
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OpinionRetail surgery: As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
As the HR manager of a department store, a member of staff has made a complaint against a worker who is employed by one of the store’s concession brands. Who is legally responsible?
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OpinionIt’s all about people
Times may be tough, but retailers cut back on staff training at their peril, says Gwyn Burr
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AnalysisLonely at the top
New leaders are expected to hit the ground running, but they need help settling.
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NewsAsda director Doug Gurr to leave in January
Asda executive director Doug Gurr is to leave the business in January.
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AnalysisIt’s only temporary
Getting the best out of Christmas temps is a bigger job than ever before, finds Joanne Ellul
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NewsSainsbury’s loses its clothing and homewares directors
Blow to supermarket’s non-food ambitions as Sara Bradley and Adrian Mountford defect to rivals
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure our temporary staff don’t sell goods to underage customers this Christmas, and what is the potential impact if this does happen?
How can we ensure our temporary staff don’t sell goods to underage customers this Christmas, and what is the potential impact if this does happen?
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AnalysisSearch and selection
Using an executive search firm helps find the top performers in your sector to recruit, says Mathew Dixon, director of Hudson Walker International
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AnalysisA supporting role
Angela Mortimer, co-founder of recruitment agency Angela Mortimer, advises on how to make office support staff feel like they are an integral part of the business
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AnalysisTalent spotting in recruitment
The Government is firm that skills development is crucial to the sustainable growth of the UK economy.
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AnalysisSocial platform
Bearing Partnership co-founder Tim Smith discusses how social media affects the composition, responsibility and recruitment of an ecommerce team
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AnalysisMeasuring success
Criterion Partnership director Alan Redman takes us through the seven critical success factors for creating return on investment
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AnalysisOn-the-job training is ideal for retail
Anne Seaman, chief executive of Skillsmart Retail, describes how apprenticeships help to improve management skills and build teams that can work together
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AnalysisThe happy medium
A good work-life balance can benefit both the individual and the business, explains Pauline Hudson-Evans, founder and director of Hudson Walker International
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AnalysisDiversity in the workplace
Diversity in retail at board level is very low, says Steve Baggi, co-founder of Green Park Interim & Executive Resourcing
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AnalysisGive staff a career goal to strive for
Motivating staff through career development is a key management tool in uncertain times, says Corinne Mills, managing director of Personal Career Management
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AnalysisThe best kept secret
Being in the wrong job can impact heavily on both the individual and the organisation. talentsmoothie director Sally Bibb discusses why strengths-based recruitment is the best approach for everyone
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AnalysisThe right attitude
It is important to incentivise staff and find out their motivational drivers to encourage the right attitude, says Sean Howard, vice-president solutions marketing at SHL
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AnalysisThe art and science of merchandising
It is merchandisers’ task to strike a balance between art and science in their craft, says John Plows, director of retail consultancy VR Intelligence