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Sep- 2018 -5 September
85% of interviewers admit asking candidates ‘off limits’ questions
Some 85% of interviewers have admitted to asking questions which can be seen to be “off limits” or potentially illegal…
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Aug- 2018 -15 August
Former Co-op director claims she was fired over equal pay claim
The former HR director of the Co-op, Sam Walker, has claimed she was fired from the company after raising an…
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13 August
Ex-BHS staff to receive pension payouts
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has completed a full pension insurance buyout of…
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1 August
Men in retail more likely to be scrutinised for appearance at work
Men who work in retail jobs are more likely to be scrutinised for their appearance than women, according to new…
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Jul- 2018 -26 July
Fifth of UK retailers plan to axe jobs in the next three months
New research has found that almost a fifth of UK retailers are planning to cut staff in the next three…
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25 July
Number of retail staff working nights doubles
New research has found that the number of retail staff working regular night shifts has increased by 50%. The research…
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Jun- 2018 -27 June
124,000 petition against Sainsbury’s wage contract changes
A 124,000 strong petition supporting Sainsbury’s shop floor staff’s working rights was submitted yesterday to the company’s headquarters by Siobhain…
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14 June
Retailers say not enough is being done to support mental health at work
According to a survey of 1,100 UK workers, 75% of retail professionals agree that not enough is being done to…
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4 June
GMB Amazon probe finds ‘terrible conditions’ for warehouse staff
An investigation by trade union GMB has found “terrible conditions” and poor treatment of workers in Amazon warehouses. A series…
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May- 2018 -4 May
Retail salaries rise as April sees vacancies increase
Advertised salaries in the retail sector saw a 1.7% increase last month, according to the latest data from job site…
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