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NewsCo-op reveals findings of its first social mobility study
The retailer found seven in 10 people from a lower socioeconomic background had missed out on job or education oppoortunities
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NewsPost Office confirms plan to double postmaster pay puts jobs at risk
The Post Office has set out plans to double the average annual income of each branch by 2030, in a new transformation plan which puts as many as 115 branches at risk
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NewsViolence means almost 40% of retail workers want to quit jobs
Nearly half (48%) said they did not get enough support from their employer to deal with the current levels of violence, threats and abuse
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NewsFWD to offer extra funding in revamped bursary
The FWD’s Fellowship Fund has been renamed and given extra funding
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can fmcg address its green skills and knowledge gap?
Chief sustainability officer roles have multiplied in recent years. But as scrutiny grows over green claims and principles, a huge knowledge gap is emerging across the wider team
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NewsDanone and Microsoft unveil major AI partnership
The multiyear collaboration with the tech giant includes the creation of a Danone Microsoft AI Academy, tasked with improving staff AI literacy
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NewsAF Blakemore to give indies access to new learning platform to train up staff
The Spar wholesaler launched the service across its company-owned estate earlier this year, and will be enabling access for its network of 800-plus independent retailers from September
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NewsMorrisons launches farmer skills project in bid to cut carbon
The retailer has partnered with professional body The Institute for Agriculture & Horticulture on the project
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Comment & OpinionMum’s the word: a simpler way to improve customer service
No online advice will ever surpass the training I witnessed many years ago
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NewsDeliveroo launches LGBTQ+ chef training kitchen
The delivery giant has committed up to £15,000 to The Open Kitchen Fund, which will sponsor up to five chefs to complete training courses
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NewsSysco GB advocates for apprenticeship levy education reform
Wider changes to the apprenticeship levy are being advocated for by the FWD
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NewsFuture Food Movement teams up with youth activist group for climate and health commitments
They have launched a new Food Systems Accelerator, which will aim to persuade big business to improve commitments on child health and environment
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Analysis & FeaturesHow George & Joseph became a destination for cheese lovers
What is it about this Leeds shop that makes customers willing to queue for an hour?
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NewsLeaf launches new scholarship in remembrance of founder Caroline Drummond
Drummond was described as an “inspirational thinker, innovator, collaborater and communicator” by Philip Wynn, Leaf chair
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NewsWaitrose looks to deter shoplifters with in-store ‘love bombing’
The supermarket is training staff to be “extra attentive, causing thieves to think twice”, including by asking if help is needed at self-checkouts
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NewsArla’s UK farmers feel staffing pressures
The dairy co-op has outlined a four-point plan for government to help ‘urgently’ address farm labour shortages
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the Apprenticeship Levy became a £3bn swindle
David Cameron’s pet project was meant to boost opportunities for apprentices, but companies say most of the money is disappearing into the Treasury’s pockets. What’s going on?
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WebinarsWATCH: Recruitment and retention: expert advice for grocery retailers
Catch up on our webinar where industry experts discuss why recruiting and retaining talent within UK grocery has become more critical as it battles a perfect storm of factors fuelling a major labour shortage in many retail roles. Learn how grocers can overcome the challenges and build a robust, resilient workforce?
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Promotional FeaturesHow smart data is helping blue cheese go green
With changes to the economy and environment, how can the production of cheese become cleaner? Find out how to develop tailored plans for lowering emissions.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy urges reform to Apprenticeship Levy
In total, more than £600m of unused levy funds were returned to the Treasury this year alone