All People articles – Page 385
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Comment & Opinion
Use your LinkedIn profile to maximum effect
More and more organisations are using LinkedIn as a recruitment tool, so if you are not featured at all you are missing a trick.
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NewsTesco teams tackle night worker issues
Tesco is sending teams of head office staff into stores in a bid to improve the morale and performance of night workers.
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InterviewsPies, passion & poaching
When Brian Stein left Northern Foods for Samworth Brothers in 1995, his then boss told him he was making a big mistake.
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Comment & Opinion
Be specific about what you are selling before you start to sell
I ask account managers: “Which page do you write first when putting together a customer presentation?” They answer: “Page one, of course”. And there you have it. The result is a meandering deck of fabulous information misfiring in all directions.
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News
McKenna well placed after Asda reshuffle
With chief marketing officer Rick Bendel turning his attention exclusively to Walmart - chief marketing officer for China Stephen Smith replaces him in the UK from May - this week’s announcement marks a complete transformation in Asda’s senior team since CEO Andy Clarke replaced Andy Bond in May 2010.
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My Alternative CVGeoff Tirrell, managing director, Chang Beer UK
What was your first-ever job? I spent six months driving a van, delivering drinks for Bottoms Up Beverages
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News
FDF uses YouTube in bid to woo teens
YouTube videos aimed at making the food industry more appealing to 16 to 18-year-olds are being deployed by the Food and Drink Federation.
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Comment & OpinionPhil Smith, Commercial director for Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Smith’s last role in grocery was as MD of Budgens and Londis owner Musgrave Retail Partners GB
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News
New loss for Sainsbury’s wine team
Sainsbury’s has lost a further member of its wine team, with buyer David Peek leaving…
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Comment & Opinion
Psychometric testing and pessimism: how best to deal with them
I have got through to the last round of interviews and been asked to undergo a variety of tests.
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NewsTesco defends pension scheme changes set to slash 20% off payouts
Tesco claims its pension scheme will still be more generous than many others under changes proposed this week - that experts predict will wipe up to 20% off payouts.
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News
Burts directors Hurst and White decide to cash in their chips
Burts Potato Chips directors Nick Hurst and Jonty White have sold their shares in the Devon-based crisps company to existing investors.
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NewsMFG switches to commission operator model
Motor Fuel Group is to switch from direct managed to commission operator next month.
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My Alternative CVJonathan Evans, owner, Manflu
What was your first-ever job? Waiter in a nightclub.
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NewsMorrisons workforce cut despite jobs pledge
Morrisons reduced its workforce by nearly 900 last year, despite pledging to create as many as 6,000 jobs.
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News
NFU nabs Radio 4’s Barnes for top comms role
The NFU has poached BBC Radio 4’s food editor to head up the union’s strategic communications.
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NewsClarke resumes UK control as Brasher quits Tesco
Richard Brasher has stepped down as Tesco’s UK chief executive after just a year in the role.
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NewsTesco revamps pension scheme
Tesco has announced plans for major changes to its pension scheme, including raising the age at which staff can retire on a full pension from 65 to 67.
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PepsiCo appoints president
PepsiCo has made two high-profile appointments, sparking speculation that the soft drinks and snacks giant is setting up a successor for CEO Indra Nooyi.