Supermarket workers at heightened risk of Covid-19 infection

Essential workers in supermarkets are at a much higher risk of coronavirus infection than the general population, with those in… The post Supermarket workers at heightened risk of Covid-19 infection appeared first... Read more »

GDPR: H&M fined record £32m for intrusive ‘people analytics’

H&M Group has been fined €35.3m (£32.1m) by an information commissioner in Germany for intrusive data collection and analysis of… The post GDPR: H&M fined record £32m for intrusive ‘people analytics’ appeared... Read more »

Black managers sue McDonald’s over racial discrimination in US

McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit in the US accusing it of discriminating against African-American customers and staff.  The post Black managers sue McDonald’s over racial discrimination in US appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability

The vulnerability of UK supermarkets’ supply chains to inhumane labour practices has once again been demonstrated by the news that… The post Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability appeared first... Read more »

Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo

With legal action hovering over British American Tobacco, and G4S shares being blacklisted by an investment fund, it’s clear that… The post Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo appeared first on... Read more »

Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains

Poor pay, exploitative working conditions and human rights abuses are commonplace in the supply chains for major supermarkets The post Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Walmart staff file gender discrimination case

Almost 100 women in the US have filed a gender discrimination claim against retail giant Walmart, alleging they have been... The post Walmart staff file gender discrimination case appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Aldi and Lidl employees “coming home” if England make the final

Budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl are hoping they haven’t scored an own goal by allowing employees to leave early this...

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Clarks boss gets the boot after behaviour ‘fell short’

The boss of iconic shoemaker Clarks has resigned after the British company said his behaviour had fallen short of the...

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