All Staff articles
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes new crime measures
Announced by the Prime Minister, the measures include a plan to make assault on a shopworker a specific offence that carries sentences of up to six months
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Features and analysisDCS Group appoints Carl Palmer as COO
The company said he brings a “wealth of experience from within the FMCG sector”
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Features and analysisGroceryAid launches independent retailer survey
The survey is hopes to inform how GroceryAid can better understand how to support retailers and their staff in the independent retailer and convenience sectors
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore appoints new chief people officer
A.F. Blakemore has announced the appointment of Nicola McIntosh as its new chief people officer
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Features and analysisACS calls for greater discretion and flexibility over setting wage rates
The ACS has welcomed the Low Pay Commission’s remit for 2024 but has emphasised the need for greater discretion and flexibility when it comes to determining wage rates
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Features and analysisSGF research warns of the rising cost of employment
New research has warned that if the cost of employment continues to rise, many stores will no longer be viable as businesses
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Features and analysisPCCs highlight work being done to tackle retail crime
Tackling Business & Retail Crime In Focus contains 19 different case studies, outlining what steps it is taking to curb crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisViolence against retail staff soars
Almost one in five (18%) retail staff suffered a violent attack in 2023, according to Usdaw research, up from 8% in 2022
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Features and analysisCo-op announces pay increase for frontline staff
Colleagues will be paid at least £12 per hour
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Features and analysisVape tax announced by government
A levy on vape products is set to be introduced by October 2026 following a public consultation
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Features and analysisNew report highlights importance of rural shops to isolated communities
The ACS has published its 2024 Rural Shop Report showcasing the vital role played by the country’s 17,986 rural shops
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Features and analysisAsda and Usdaw sign convenience recognition agreement
The union will represent hourly-paid colleagues employed in the 356 convenience stores
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Features and analysisBusiness groups demand action from PCCs on store crime
Police and Crime Commissioners have been called on to tackle retail crime
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Features and analysisNisa appoints new head of central operations
Nisa has promoted Michelle Scott-Jones to the role of head of central operations
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Dear JacWhat are the rules on seasonal staff?
Considering taking on more staff for the festive rush? Make sure you know your legal obligations
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Features and analysisOne Stop partners with the British Heart Foundation to offer CPR training
All One Stop colleagues can access the training tool for free
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Features and analysisNational Living Wage to rise by 9.8% to £11.44 per hour
The new hourly rates will come into effect on 1 April 2024
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Features and analysisWhy I choose to wear a bodycam
Store manager Abbie Saville explains the day-to-day risks shopworkers face
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Features and analysisACS offers support to Respect for Shopworkers Week campaign
Respect for Shopworkers Week aims to raise awareness about the increase in violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysis40% of retail staff abused on a weekly basis
New research by the Retail Trust has highlighted the rising levels of crimes against shopworkers