‘Retail leaders face the task of reuniting furloughed and non-furloughed staff’
The government’s furlough scheme has been a lifeline for many retailers forced to cease or limit trading during the coronavirus pandemic.
ONS data shows that the number of people on furlough peaked at just under 9 million last spring and of those whose wages were being subsidised by the state 1.85 million worked in the retail and wholesale sectors alone.
‘Retail leaders face the task of reuniting furloughed and non-furloughed staff’
The government’s furlough scheme has been a lifeline for many retailers forced to cease or limit trading during the coronavirus pandemic.
ONS data shows that the number of people on furlough peaked at just under 9 million last spring and of those whose wages were being subsidised by the state 1.85 million worked in the retail and wholesale sectors alone.
Move of the Week: Waitrose veteran upgrades to Fortnum & Mason CCO role
Where does a passionate foodie go after ending a 17-year career at upmarket grocer Waitrose? The answer in the case of Rupert Thomas is an even more upmarket grocer in the form of Fortnum & Mason.
Closing the Gender Pay Gap In the Retail Sector
Despite more than 50 years since the passing of the Equal Pay Act, the gender pay gap remains a prevalent issue in the UK. The gap may be shrinking, but there is still a long way to go to eliminate salary disparities, particularly in higher seniority roles, new data has shown.
‘Tough choices about which staff to retain will soon come to a head’
Boris Johnson’s statement to the nation on Monday contained good and bad news for retailers. The good news is that non-essential retail will be allowed to reopen from April 12 barring a reversal in infection and vaccination trends. The bad news is that this is several weeks later than some businesses had hoped for and that social restrictions are set to remain in some form until the middle of June.
Move of the Week: BP’s Clements aims for market-leading convenience
The recruitment of Tracey Clements is a statement by BP that it finally intends to take its convenience business seriously. In her new role as BP chief executive of convenience Europe she will be responsible for redefining a convenience offer that has for a long time been the poor relation to its fuel business.
Move of the Week: Key fashion players bring relevance and style to M&S
The appointments of Fiona Lambert and Anna Braithwaite provide some welcome cheer for M&S’s clothing business. Lambert, who joins as head of the newly acquired Jaeger business, will need no introduction to seasoned retail watchers.
What is a talent acquisition strategy?
When it comes to finding people with the very highest calibre of talent and connecting them with roles that reflect their potential, we like to play the long game at AGP. Talent acquisition is not simply about filling positions – it’s a much more strategic and forward-looking way to work.
What is the purpose of workplace coaching?
Success is built on constant forward motion. At AGP we believe that there is always another peak to be climbed. Workplace coaching is a tailored one-to-one training programme that equips business executives with the knowledge and the tools to make the most of opportunities
Move of the Week: WBA’s Brewer hire marks a big step in the right direction
It’s hard to overstate the significance of Rosalind Brewer succeeding Stefano Pessina as the new chief executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
She will also become the only black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she takes the reins in March with Pessina moving into the role of executive chair.
Move of the Week: Finance boss Marsh rejoins Dixons in a very different era
When you’re in the middle of a major transformation programme it pays to recruit leaders with experience of significant organisational change.
In this respect new Dixons Carphone group chief financial officer Bruce Marsh certainly fits the bill.