All Staff articles – Page 6
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Features and analysis
Police and Crime Commissioners urged to take crime seriously
More than 100 retail leaders signed a letter to Police and Crime Commissioners urging them to make retail crime a priority
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Features and analysis
GroceryAid Impact Report highlights increased need for industry support
There was a 61% increase in instances of welfare support and a 42% increase in the number of people working in the independent retail sector contacting the GroceryAid helpline
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Features and analysis
How upskilling my team is helping to plug the staff shortage
Harj Dhasee explains how his new training system has removed the need for middle management
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Opinion
How technology can help protect your staff
Tom Downes, CEO of Quail Digital, explains how technology has the potential to play a pivotal role in the safeguarding of all employees working on the shop floor
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Features and analysis
ACS urges caution on National Minimum Wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a cautious approach to any increases in the National Living Wage
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Features and analysis
Have your say on business crime
A survey has been launched to help improve and enhance the effectiveness of business crime reduction efforts across the country
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Features and analysis
New laws to protect retail staff come into force
The retail industry has welcomed the changes but urged more reporting of crimes
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Features and analysis
Rising cost of living forces retail staff to skip meals
One in four retail workers are skipping meals every month to pay bills, according to USDAW research
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Features and analysis
ACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Features and analysis
Midcounties Co-op invests £1m in crime prevention measures
The group has created a dedicated Safe Stores team within the Society and is rolling out state-of-the-art technology
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Features and analysis
New shopworker protection law given Royal Assent
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act received Royal Assent on 28 April
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Features and analysis
Time to make a positive change on mental health
Retailers need to prioritise their mental health
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Features and analysis
ACS launches People Hub employment resource for members
The package will help support effective staff recruitment, retention and progression
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Features and analysis
Scotmid sponsors Menopause Festival
Scotmid has been announced as a prime sponsor of the world’s only Menopause Festival, #FlushFest2022
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Features and analysis
ACS calls on retailers to participate in National Living Wage survey
Retailers’ views will form part of the ACS submission to the Low Pay Commission
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Features and analysis
Co-op launches menopause support guide for managers
The group is sharing the menopause support guide to other businesses free of charge
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Features and analysis
‘Energy market is broken’: leading Scottish politician warns of imbalance in sector
Anas Sarwar MSP said businesses are vulnearable to the rise in energy prices
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Features and analysis
Government research highlights link between pandemic and rising crime
Nearly half (46%) of retailers saw an increase in levels of violence and assault during the first year of the pandemic
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Features and analysis
The Retail Trust launches anti-harassment certification
The charity has joined forces with law firm Foot Anstey to create the certification
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Interviews and Profiles
Brownlies of Biggar to change hands
Owners Donna and Bruce Morgan want to enjoy some time with their family after two busy years