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ASOS has confirmed a deal to buy Topshop as well as Topman and Miss Selfridge from Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group, multiple outlets report. This deal, according to those close to the purchase, is expected to close 70 shops permanently, with 2,500 retail staff at risk of redundancy. Some publications are also stating that the…
Covid-19 has taken its toll on workplaces, so how can managers revitalise their over-stretched virtual teams? Wilson Learning’s practical tips show leaders how to re-energise teams and create fresh opportunities at a time of burnout – leading to growth and success. Feeling overworked and under-appreciated? Struggling with burnout? Stretched too thin? Since Covid, almost every…
Data and analytics leaders know that data and platform capabilities and the correct application of data and AI skills deliver successful AI applications. However, the majority of organizations miss the critical collaboration required across data management and AI disciplines when organizing these roles. Only 1 in 10 organizations are able to get 75% or more…
Almost half (48%) of all ‘whistle-blower’ reports made to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) since March last year related to failures of implementing social distancing measures, new analysis has found. According to GQ|Littler, the high volume of ‘whistle-blower’ reports relative to social distancing measures indicates that staff feel their concerns regarding COVID-19 safety measures…
Famous for his roles in Doctor Who and Torchwood, while also currently presiding as a judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, Glasgow-born John Barrowman is a well-known figure of British TV. However, before he became famous for roles on these shows, Barrowman tried to make it in the US back in the 1990s. After securing…
COVID-19 caused 7 of 10 boards of directors to accelerate digital business, but accelerating digital requires a change in work habits, and the reality is that people don’t change their habits overnight. Acceleration is not just a tech problem. It requires a deliberate effort to rethink the ways in which work is performed, processes are…
New data from the CIPD has revealed that UK workers are facing massive variation in the implementation of flexible working. The 2,000-strong survey unearthed that almost half (or 46%) said that they have no flexible working arrangements at all in their current role. Many companies, especially with high numbers of working parents, have implemented flexible…
Having a strong and positive company culture can make a huge difference to employers wanting to attract, engage and retain top talent. This is something that the HR function is acutely aware of. Despite the importance of company culture, the production company behind the popular Channel 4 programme Gogglebox has reportedly been hit with complaints from staff…
While several studies have indicated that employees are happy to continue working from home, even when the pandemic subsides, a new study has revealed that the office is not dead. In fact, recruiter Randstad has found that workers miss commuting, suggesting that employees will once again want to return to the office in the future.…
By the International Lines Department at Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network While recent years have indicated a shift towards more considered approaches to workforce mobility, the global pandemic of 2020 brought with it a more urgent need for new ways of working. The virtual work arrangement has quickly transitioned from an emerging trend to the…