All Pay and jobs articles – Page 9
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Comment & Opinion
Bananas are sold too cheap. Retailers must face the reality
The economics of selling bananas too cheaply makes no sense, says Alistair Smith, international co-ordinator at Banana Link
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News
Asda faces strike action at third store
Almost 200 GMB members are set to down tools in Lowestoft after 87% voted for industrial action on an 80% turnout
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News
Asda confirms some workers may still be waiting for correct pay
The supermarket also confirmed this morning that two issues were behind the underpayments, one involving miscalculations of overtime and premium rate shifts and one arising from holiday pay errors
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Analysis & Features
Sainsbury’s workers’ day from hell: this week in grocery on TikTok
TikTok’s latest grocery trends see Tesco Clubcard hacks, IT crises, and cultural inclusivity, while a viral dumpster dive sparks conversation on food waste
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News
Asda apologises for underpaying thousands of workers
The change in the payment system is part of Asda’s move from Walmart’s legacy IT platform to its own purpose-built one
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News
Grocemania future in doubt after £20k fraud
The CEO told The Grocer he has suffered an “emotional breakdown” over the incident, claiming the business has been a victim of fraud
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Profiles
Bio&Me’s Emma Grant on Champagne, Sydney and the Queen
’Knowing you’re helping make a difference to the nation’s gut health is the best feeling’
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News
Holland & Barrett latest retailer to boost staff pay
The pay rise would put H&B in a “strong position” against other high street retailers, H&B said
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News
Fmcg giants on AI recruitment and upskilling drive
The programme will be deployed in the 55 countries in which Danone operates, and be open to all employees, regardless of qualification, job or age
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News
Asda announces new staff benefits as pay deal is accepted
The Care Concierge benefit, managed by Legal & General, will offer workers assistance in later-life care for loved ones
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Comment & Opinion
Sainsbury’s IT ‘meltdown’ offers lessons in crisis management
The computer might say no, but customers still want a person to apologise for it
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News
Pilgrim’s Food Masters plans closure of London factory, with 260 jobs at risk
The manufacturer said it was continuing to ‘face industry challenges and lower than expected market volumes’
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News
Aldi giving shopworkers second pay rise in under six months
For the first time, Aldi has also made a firm commitment to never be beaten on pay by another supermarket.
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News
Waitrose partners set for ‘highest ever’ pay rise as JLP confirms pay investment
The £116m investment comes as senior partners look to quell what has been growing discontent in response to their cost-cutting plans
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News
Asda Wisbech staff vote for strike action but Brighton rejects walkout
A ballot at Asda’s Brighton Hollingbury store failed to reach the threshold required for industrial action
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News
Co-op to boost staff pay to at least £12 an hour
The move marks a record investment in staff wages for the Co-op, rising 10.1% from £10.90 to £12 an hour
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News
Asda reveals record pay offer as it defends investment in staff
Asda hourly paid store staff will get an 8.4% increase, with rates rising to £12.04 in July
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News
Darren Blackhurst returns to Morrisons in Rami Baitiéh shake-up
Blackhurst will be covering for Rachel Eyre, who is going on maternity leave in the spring
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News
M&S raises hourly shopworker rates in ‘biggest ever investment in retail pay’
M&S’s new rates will bring it into line with the Real Living Wage