Work-Life Balance
This coverage explores work-life balance within the UK retail sector, focusing on how employment practices, scheduling models, and organisational culture influence employee wellbeing and operational effectiveness. Reporting examines flexible working arrangements, such as four-day workweek trials and flextime policies, as well as the impact of zero-hour contracts and shift variability on staff satisfaction. Analysis also considers initiatives like “life leave” policies and supportive management approaches that aim to enhance employee engagement and retention. This information supports retail executives, HR professionals, and managers in developing strategies to foster a balanced and productive workforce.
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Dec- 2025 -5 DecemberSupermarkets
Tesco Ireland invests €18m on colleague pay and benefits
Tesco Ireland will invest more than €18m (£15.7m) in colleague pay and benefits in 2026, including a 3% rise in hourly rates and additional spending on pension auto-enrolment. From 1 January 2026, hourly-paid store and distribution colleagues will receive the uplift, taking the average hourly rate to €18.13 (£15.83). The…
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Apr- 2024 -8 AprilAdvice
Navigating the Gen Z Shift in Retail
The retail sector has been hit by a shortage of talent and declining employee motivation over the last few years, but change is coming. By the year 2025, Gen Z will account for 27% of all employees and with that comes a different outlook. This generational shift presents both a…
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Mar- 2024 -18 MarchNews
Central Co-op raises hourly pay amid further benefits for employees
Central Co-op has announced significant investments in its employees by raising minimum pay to £12 an hour, alongside paid breaks and a suite of additional benefits aimed at enhancing workers well-being and flexibility. The pay increase, effective from 1 April, equates to an additional £2,535 per annum for a full-time…
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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-19/1/24
In December 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a significant 3.2% drop in retail sales volumes in the UK. This decline marked the most substantial monthly decrease since January 2021, following a modest 1.4% increase in November 2023. On an annual basis, sales volumes in 2023 fell by…
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19 JanuaryDIY
Wickes to provide flexible hours for store management roles
Following a six month pilot across 14 stores, Wickes is set to make all store management roles open to flexible working. It comes as the retailer partnered with Timewise to undertake research on the roles of store managers, operations managers and duty managers to understand the barriers to “design, trial…
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Dec- 2023 -4 DecemberAdvice
A Guide to Employee Wellness and Satisfaction in Retail
In the competitive world of retail, a business’s success hinges not only on the satisfaction of its customers but also on the contentment and well-being of its employees. Happy and healthy employees are more motivated, engaged, and likely to provide exceptional customer service. In this guide, we will explore strategies…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberAdvice
How to hire and train retail staff for optimal performance
In the competitive world of retail, the success of a business often hinges on the quality of its staff. Hiring and training the right employees is crucial for providing exceptional customer service, driving sales, and fostering a positive work environment. This article outlines key strategies for retailers to optimise their…
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Aug- 2023 -3 AugustNews
Tesco becomes first supermarket to offer right to request flexible working
Tesco is granting colleagues new flexible working rights almost a year ahead of an expected change in the law from the government. The supermarket is giving its more than 300,000 colleagues, from the shop floor to its offices, the right to request a flexible working pattern from their first day…
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May- 2023 -31 MayNews
Amazon launches new term-time contracts for parents
Amazon has launched an innovative new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only. The new contracts guarantee time off for the six-week Summer break, as well as the two-week Easter and Christmas holiday periods, without affecting the comprehensive range of benefits…
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19 MayShopping Centres
Dobbies increases support for team members’ mental health
UK garden centre retailer Dobbies will be increasing the mental health support of its 4,000 team members by training more mental health first aiders across its business. As part of the retailer’s continued commitment to the wellbeing of its team, it has increased the number of mental health first aiders…
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