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The ten most desirable retailers as voted for by university students

A recent survey by leading graduate jobsite targetjobs.co.uk of 1,500 university students looking to work in retail has revealed which employers they would most like to work for.

Anti-social media: could Facebook and Twitter be risky business?

Gavin Matthews, Head of Retail at Bond Pearce, considers the pros and cons of social media from an employer's point of view.

UK employees in the retail sector say profit sharing would boost productivity

More than half of UK workers in the retail sector surveyed believe they would be more productive if they were able to share in profits or have an ownership stake in their employer's business, according a survey from Kelly Services.

Multi-channel has to be a real team effort

It is absolutely essential to have everybody onboard the introduction of multi-channel into an organisation as the exercise is difficult enough even with the support of all employees in the business.

Spending begins at home

The answer to many retailers prayers could be right on their own doorstep. By Glynn Davis

Employees aim to use more holiday entitlement in 2010

38% of UK workers did not use up all their holiday allowance in 2009, compared to 81% of workers who intend to take all their annual leave in 2010.

Attracting the best people and engaging with them throughout the employee lifecycle

Never has it been more important for companies to engage with their employees, according to research firm ORC International, as a result of the end of jobs-for-life and the increased movement of young people in the workplace.by Glynn Davis

Retailers join forces for National Skills Academy Launch

Senior retailers from companies including Kingfisher, Sainsbury's and the John Lewis Partnership have put their support behind the National Skills Academy for Retail.

BRC In-Store security guarding victory

A requirement for retailers to license in-house security guards would have added nothing but unnecessary costs and bureaucracy, says the British Retail Consortium

Value stance pays off as George volumes rocket

George has notched up market-beating year-on-year volume growth in the quarter to February 1 and managing director Anthony Thompson vowed to keep prices low despite sterlings depreciation.

People in Retail Awards 2008 - The Finalists

Not long to wait until the winners will be announced !

BT offers retailers a route to sustainable retailing at Retail Solutions 2008

Retailers will able to find out how to deliver more sustainable products and services at this years Retail Solutions event. BT, in association with Retail Solutions will be sponsoring the 'Sustainable Retailing' stand at Retail Solutions.

New European ruling on sickness and holidays

The European Court of Justice yesterday ruled that workers who go on sick leave during a period that has been scheduled as annual leave should be allowed to reschedule their holidays, even if that means allowing annual leave to be carried forward into a subsequent holiday year. Eversheds partner, Owen Warnock discusses the grey areas that this ruling raises:

New European ruling on sickness and holidays

The European Court of Justice yesterday ruled that workers who go on sick leave during a period that has been scheduled as annual leave should be allowed to reschedule their holidays, even if that means allowing annual leave to be carried forward into a subsequent holiday year. Eversheds partner, Owen Warnock discusses the 'grey areas' that this ruling raises:

Fathers to have longer paternity leave from 2011

After the recent flurry of headlines announcing that long-standing uncertainty surrounding the extension of maternity pay and paternity rights was over, the Government has this week published details of its plans in the form of draft regulations.

Retailers crackdown on dishonest staff

Last week, plans for a retailer crackdown on staff caught stealing or committing forgery or fraud, were announced by Action Against Business Crime (AABC).

Agency worker or temp?

In light of recent Government discussions, Audrey Williams, head of discrimination and diversity at international law firm Eversheds discusses possible changes to temporary workers' rights.

Swine flu 'will keep one in eight workers at home'

Following official figures, estimating that up to 12 per cent of the workforce will be sick with the swine flu virus by September, international law firm Eversheds comments on the HR business continuity and health and safety implications.

Temporary workers may cost the retail industry more if employers don't think ahead

Take with one hand and give with the other? By Gavin Matthews, Head of Retail at Bond Pearce.

High Level retail HR leaders to address our 2nd Annual Retail HR Summit

HR visionaries from ASDA, Sainsburys, DSGI, William Hill, QVC, Kwik Fit, Enterprise rent-a-car and Travelodge are coming together on October 8th to debate the latest retail HR strategies at The Retail Bulletin's 2nd Annual Retail HR Summit.

Grant Thornton appoints new head of retail

Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Barry Knight as Head of Retail.

Employment tribunal reform can help job creation

New proposals should make the system more flexible.

Comment - Millions are still excluded from online cost saving benefits

When flicking through the local paper the other evening I was struck by a small news story about my Sainsbury's store that now only accepts job applications through the company's website.by Mark Chirnside

BRC urges NI assembly members to help retailers to create jobs

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged members of the new Northern Ireland assembly to co-operate with retailers to create jobs, rather than pursue the idea of a levy on large retailers.

Collect+ celebrates opening of 4000th store

Delivery network Collect+ has announced the opening of the 4000th store in its network of corner shops.

Mums say what makes the most family friendly employers

Employers who offer flexible hours and allow regular homeworking in full-time jobs are rated the most family friendly by parents, according to a survey conducted by Workingmums.co.uk.

BRC warns of more retail administrations

The British Retail Consortium has warned of more retail administrations in 2012 and has renewed its call for the government to support the sector by reducing new taxes and regulatory burdens.

BRC argues a career in retail is an attractive alternative to university

The British Retail Consortium is hosting a debate at the Labour Party Conference today to highlight how retail can be an attractive alternative to university for today's school leavers.

Recession fears fail to dampen retail career prospects

Research commissioned by Skillsmart Retail, has revealed that more than half of careers advisors throughout the UK see retail as an increasingly good sector for young people to work in.

Is Halfords the best placed retailer in the UK?

New car sales are dropping like a stone, which is bad news for automobile manufacturers, but is good news for Halfords, because the longer people use their motors then the more likelihood there is of something falling off and a replacement required.by Glynn Davis