All People articles – Page 385
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My Alternative CV: Lauren Smith, Kallo Foods
Lauren Smith, senior brand manager, Kallo Foods, on albatrosses, going home early and Jason Statham
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Retail Prices: What about EDLP? Asda ups number of promos by 17%
It has said it will be running fewer deals – but Asda has increased its number of promos by more than its rivals over the past month says Ronan Hegarty
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Careers File: When staff are failing, give examples not an ear-bashing
I have a member of staff who is under-performing. I believe he can still make the grade but he needs to hear some less than flattering feedback. What is the best way to do this without damaging his self-esteem?
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Struggling Waverley TBS hires Blood as chairman
Jeremy Blood has taken over as chairman of loss-making Waverley TBS after leading a buyout of the company.
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Holden to step down from Soil Association
Patrick Holden is leaving the Soil Association to promote sustainable farming internationally. The outspoken director will leave at the end of September following more than 20 years with the association, 15 as director.
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The Human Angle: Eira Evans
We're in a busy and exciting time; the team has expanded and we have just built a new office complex we really do have muddy boots at the moment!
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My Alternative CV: Michael Boaler, Finlandia Vodka
Michael Boaler, brand manager at Finlandia Vodka, on missing out on being a vacuum cleaner salesman
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Comic Relief funding to help protect SA workers
Fresh produce workers in South Africa are to be given greater protection from workplace abuse after a major funding boost.UK trade body the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has been awarded £300,000 by Comic Relief to help prevent...
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City welcomes reshuffle of execs at Sainsbury’s
The merry-go-round at the top of grocery continued turning this week as Sainsbury's became the latest retailer to announce a top-level reshuffle.
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Careers File: Tesco's new boss must bring IT and HR together like never before
Much has been made of the international experience of Philip Clarke, who will succeed Sir Terry Leahy at the top of Tesco from next...
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The Human Angle: Amanda Booth
Our vision is to be the most admired beer company in the UK. Each of our employees has a role to play in achieving our vision: to change the way people think about beer.
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My Alternative CV: Dawn Heywood, Nutrition Point
Dawn Heywood, technical manager at Nutrition Point, on the great outdoors, the Hytte log cabin and the Lutefisk
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Vion loses second exec from its pork operation
UK and Dutch meat giant Vion Food Group has suffered its second high-profile departure this year. Pork boss Bill Thurston has left to "pursue other career opportunities" in the food industry after three years as managing director of...
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Careers File: Don't let rejection put you in a bad mood
You ask for an order and the buyer says no. This is just one of the ways of getting bad news at work. Everybody gets rejection and we all get down, but then, after a while, a funny thing happens: We don't feel quite so bad.
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Molson Coors lures Finney back to Britain
Lee Finney has been named the new supply chain director for Molson Coors UK. Finney is relocating from Australasia to take up the role, leaving Goodman Fielder, Australasia's largest-listed food company.
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The Human Angle: Heather Parry
It's fun, exciting and inspiring. We're passionate people pulling together to make our dream come true. Fodder offers great scope to create a career and we reward enthusiasm. We're more than willing to put great ideas into practice.
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My Alternative CV: Edward Berry, Newby Teas
Edward Berry, marketing director, Newby Teas, on Rory Bremner, Manfred Mann and the Chinese zodiac
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NewsBrasher all set for the most powerful job in UK grocery
With Sir Terry Leahy’s retirement and the Tesco board reshuffle, the UK operations will be run by Richard Brasher. What will that look like, asks Adam Leyland
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Staff at Haldanes stores across country facing uncertain future
Staff at Haldanes stores across the country have been warned that many of them could be made redundant.The Grocer revealed last week that the new supermarket chain had started a 30-day consultation at its store in Hemsworth, Yorkshire,...
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NewsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2010: As good as gold
The Grocer Gold Awards ceremony 2010 was a gilt-edged affair, with the cream of British retail, wholesale and manufacturing descending on London’s Guildhall for an evening of celebration.