Staffing
How to recruit and retain good staff
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Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ as shop worker abuse rises
20 September 2021 RetailRetailers and industry groups are calling for more protections for workers as reports of abuse grew during the pandemic -
Why UK food shortages could be here to stay
13 September 2021 RetailThe food and farming sectors are warning of worsening supply chain shortages in the run-up to Christmas -
What’s behind the latest food shortages?
27 August 2021 BrexitUK food security is in question as food supply chain issues leave shelves empty. Can indies fill the gap? -
5 of the biggest Brexit challenges for the food sector
18 August 2021 BrexitIn Lumina Intelligence’s survey of food business leaders, retailers and hospitality operators detailed the biggest impacts on their business from Brexit -
Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
23 July 2021 CoronavirusCertain areas of the food industry will be allowed to take daily Covid tests rather than isolate, but the rules won’t apply to shop workers -
Recruitment during Covid: how fine food shops can attract employees
17 June 2021 MasterclassesRetail and hospitality recruitment are growing as the easing of lockdown restrictions continues. But with growing vacancies and shrinking applicants, finding the right fit can be a challenge -
Defra begins search for inaugural Chair of new environment watchdog
14 August 2020 StaffingThe Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection will independently scrutinise and advise the Government to ensure it sets and meets “ambitious” environment targets -
6 customer service dos and don’ts
30 April 2018 NewsWant to boost your service skills? Jen Grimstone-Jones, co-owner of Pangbourne Cheese Shop, tells us how -
National Living Wage Set to Rise for over-25s to £7.50
23 November 2016 NewsChancellor Phillip Hammond announced the minimum wage is set to rise by 4 per cent from £7.20 to £7.50 in his Autumn Statement -
National Living Wage Rate Increased
31 October 2016 NewsThe UK voluntary living wage has increased by 20p an hour to £8.75, while the London Living Wage goes from £9.40 to £9.75 -
5 Top Staff Retention Tips
10 October 2016 NewsKeep your staff satisfied and eager to learn with this invaluable advice -
Employers Urged to Check Payrolls After Minimum Wage Boost
02 October 2016 NewsThe national minimum wage boost went up on 1st October, with employers being reminded to check payrolls as almost 500,000 young workers are owed a pay rise
