
Retail losses risk ‘jobless generation’, warns BRC
Helen Dickinson said: “As the Government consults on the Employment Rights Act, the priority must be clear: protect workers and protect job creation."

Helen Dickinson said: “As the Government consults on the Employment Rights Act, the priority must be clear: protect workers and protect job creation."

Labour and employment costs ranked as a top concern for 84% of finance chiefs, up from 21% last July.

Helen Dickinson said: "The Government must ensure that any delay to the Bill’s Royal Assent does not result in less consultation or a compressed implementation Roadmap."
The survey of HR Directors (HRDs) of leading retailers revealed the scale of concerns about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill, which will be debated in the House of Lords today.

Over half of CFOs in the retail sector plan to reduce workforce hours, overtime, and headcount according to a survey conducted by the BRC.
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