All People articles – Page 440
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Nestlé staff pondering strike over pay freeze
Nestlé is facing strike action across its UK plants this summer amid worker fury over its plans to freeze basic pay in 2010.
Unions argue the pay freeze is unfair as the Swiss food giant performed well in 2009 and proposes to up its… -
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A fresh look at frozen
Mark Escolme, managing director of Findus Group’s UK frozen businesses, tells Alex Beckett he relishes the challenge of making consumers fall in love with frozen
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Ex-Kettle man Milner to expand Tyrrells abroad
The former boss of Kettle Chips Australia has been named as the new commercial director of Tyrrells.
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My Alternative CV: Simon Bell, chief executive, Donatantonio
Simon Bell, chief executive of Donatantonio, on horse-hating, Abba-loving and being called Badger
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The Human Angle: Donna Clement
What's it like to work for your company? Fast-paced, and exhilarating at times.
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Careers File: Would the Tories do better than the current Chancellor?
Just one month to go before the general election are you getting excited? No? Given the few differences of policy that exist between Labour and the Conservatives, I can't say I blame you.
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Somerfield’s execs mark end of an era
Leading grocery figures past and present met in Bristol last month to share their memories of Somerfield.
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NewsAnger over closure of ADM’s Hull cocoa factory
ADM Global is to close its Hull site as falling demand and overcapacity take their toll on the cocoa supplier.
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My Alternative CV: David Howorth, General Mills UK
David Howorth, supply chain director at General Mills UK, on cricket, the world’s finest ice cream and careful handling of hot metal
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The Human Angle: Malachy McReynolds
What's it like to work for your company? It can be tough covering the whole of the UK and a number of international markets with a small team, but we operate in a collegiate, open style with each person expected to look out for all the others in the business.
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NewsSuppliers revolt as Asda demands pay parity for workers
Tense negotiations between Asda, its meat suppliers and Unite are taking place to decide how to introduce equal pay and conditions for plant workers.
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Careers File: How to tell if someone is being honest?
The beauty of always being honest is that you don't have to recall what you said to someone.
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European VP role for Reckitt Benckiser chief
Salvatore Caizzone has been named as the new executive vice president for Europe at Reckitt Benckiser. Caizzone is currently senior vice president for Africa & Middle East, based in Dubai, and takes up his new role on 1 May.
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Premier hires Tesco and Danone talent to fuel brand growth
Premier Foods has brought in two new directors and created a new role of grocery retail sales director.Mark Tyldesley has been appointed savoury business unit director, replacing Sue Knight, who has moved to Pfizer. He will be...
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Burton’s Foods hires ‘top sales operator in Europe’
Burton's Foods has appointed Steve Newiss, Kraft Foods's vice president of international customer development, to its newly-created role of chief commercial officer.
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NewsMults and suppliers sign GLA protocol to protect workers
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) yesterday signed a landmark deal with the UK’s leading retailers and suppliers to help tackle worker exploitation.
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NewsRetailer fury at 2% hike in minimum wage
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the minimum wage increase announced in the wake of yesterday’s Budget.
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NewsM&S ditches ‘Not just…’ slogan for new ad push
Marks & Spencer has called time on its much-imitated ‘This is not just…’ television adverts.
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My Alternative CV: Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams
Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams head brewer, on hot cheese, Avatar and eating carrots out of the ground
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Careers File: Forget being PC, always hire the best candidate
I'm looking to expand the board. Should I find the best person for the job or should I go for diversity?