All People articles – Page 380
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NewsAsda axes final salary pension scheme
Asda has axed its final salary pension scheme in a move that affects 3,800 managerial staff.
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Don't fear the interview, you could be the perfect candidate
Many candidates, when they are coming up for their first, second or third interviews, always have a sense of fear or foreboding about that opportunity. Nerves are a good thing; they provide energy, drive and motivation for many individuals but...
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NewsNew Findus boss vows to reignite frozen food
The newly appointed Findus UK MD Leendert den Hollander has set out his stall to turn Findus into the nation's number one frozen brand within five years and to "reignite growth" in the sector. The group's former chief marketing officer...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Elizabeth MacGregor-Smith
It's exciting and rewarding at Genius. We're always very busy as Genius is only just over a year old and we are expanding rapidly.
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Andrew Keeble, co-founder, Debbie & Andrew’s
Andrew Keeble, co-founder, Debbie & Andrew’s, on building trust, Risky Business and savage sows
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Proactive recruitment is at the heart of a success
I've just 'done' two of the biggest trade shows the horticultural calendar has to offer. That's five days of networking and client meetings.
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News
Nisa board row turns nasty as Graves quits
Relations between Nisa-Today's and Colin Graves hit rock bottom this week as the chairman of its biggest member, Costcutter, publicly attacked the buying group and resigned from its board of directors.In an emotive speech to retailers at...
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News
Baines takes over as trading director at the Today’s Group
Today's Group, the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today's, has named veteran John Baines as its new trading director.Baines, who has worked for or with Today's Group for the past 22 years, is promoted from senior trading controller. He replaces...
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Arla ‘iron lady of dairy’ moves to Danish parent
Arla Foods is to lose its deputy CEO Hanne Sondergaard as the "iron lady of dairy" is to take on a global role at parent company Arla Foods amba. Sondergaard has held a number of roles at Arla Foods UK and its Danish parent, Arla Foods...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Emma Pragnell
DS is a great brand to work for. I've worked here for nearly five years and my job has changed and developed so much over the years.
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Julian Moss, Aussie Spirits
Julian Moss, founder, Aussie Spirits, on eating scorpions, embalming and James Bond
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Job satisfaction beats a hefty salary hike
I have just been offered a job with a much larger salary and impressive benefits but I'm getting cold feet. Is it too good to be true or is it last-minute nerves?
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News
Businesswomen vie for IGD Leading Light award
Two female entrepreneurs who were driven to start their own food and drink companies when they reached watershed moments in their lives are among the finalists in the IGD's Leading Light award. They will line up alongside a farmer's...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: David Hoyle
Fuller's is a fantastic company to work for with a great variety of roles and opportunities for employees.
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News
My Alternative CV: Helen Mepham, CP Foods
Helen Mepham, commercial general manager of CP Foods UK, on cod sperm, Butlins and her polytunnel imprisonment theory
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NewsWarburtons ponders Newport withdrawal
More than 100 Warburtons staff face the axe after the bread maker said its Newport bakery could close – just four years after it opened.
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Lidl installs its third MD for UK ops in two years
Lidl has moved fast to appoint Ronny Gottschlich as its new UK MD after the shock departure of Frank-Michael Mros.Gottschlich becomes the German discounter's third UK MD in two years. Mros, the former head of Lidl Germany, was in the...
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Morrisons homeless scheme to offer employment in new stores
Morrisons is launching a scheme offering homeless people opportunities to work in its new stores.It has joined forces with the Create Foundation, a not-for-profit company that helps former homeless people train and get back into...
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Comment & Opinion
Careers File: Investing in skills is key, both in bad times and good
When times are tough it is tempting for businesses to take the first swing of the axe at training. Investment in skills and...
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News
Kallo and Tree of Life appoint Cairns as CEO
Patrick Cairns has been named the new CEO of Kallo Foods, the organic and wholefoods company behind the Whole Earth brand and Kallo Rice Cakes and Stock Cubes.Cairns was previously CEO of Plum Baby, the organic babyfood company, which...