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We launched our new internal Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship Programme last year which gives our apprentices the opportunity to work towards a National Standard in Retail. Alex completed his programme with one of our independent assessment organisations Highfield, our other being Manpower. We’re delighted to share that Alex successfully passed every element of the assessment. Alex shares his story below: "Completing the apprenticeship has been a really proud moment for me. I’ve learnt more than I thought, I’ve pushed myself to my limits. I appreciate how we all have a role that helps each other, as my manager always says “Team work makes the dream work”. I could not have completed the apprenticeship without the help from my store team especially my manager Sean, learndirect apprenticeships (LDA) Ltd coach Zoe & my family. The programme was a lot of independent learning & being dyslexic, it faced me with a challenge. I’ve ended the apprenticeship with a greater understanding & appreciation of how our business works. I’ve gained new skills, confidence in myself & in my job.”
Tesco has a long association with the armed forces dating right back to our founder, Jack Cohen, who started the business in 1919, using his demob money to buy the first day’s stock, after leaving the Royal Flying Corp at the end of the Great War. This week our colleague Ed Beckingham talks to us about his experience in finding the right career for him after leaving the Armed forces. Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQp6W
Today we celebrate Women in Engineering day with a story from our colleague Sarah Scott in our maintenance team. At Tesco, we have many inclusive opportunities that really push the boundaries, women working in maintenance and engineering is just one area. Follow us here for more stories:http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQpBS
View from the Van Wayne Richards loves his job as a dotcom driver. Driving around beautiful Dorset inspired his interest in photography and created a strong bond with his local community by getting to know his local area intimately. Follow Wayne on his journey to experience Wayne’s infectious enthusiasm for his job. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8bS Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8bJ
We’re proud to be part of communities across the UK, just like in Swansea where we're making a difference for local customers, suppliers and charities. Click here to read the full story: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8Th Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8TO
Here at Tesco paternity leave is available to parents of either sex or same sex partnerships. Our colleagues are offered two weeks paid time off to spend with their new arrivals, as well as unpaid time off to attend antenatal appointments. This flexibility is something we pride ourselves on and our colleague Fraser’s story is a great one to share with you today. Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day. Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8N5
Support your team, support each other #markyourman Our brand F&F at Tesco and CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) are working together to encourage men to open up and talk to each asking them to #markyourman. CALM are a charity that focus on mens mental health and raising awareness of the issue that every day 12 men take their own life. F&F have created charity t-shirts that will be sold in Tesco with £1.00 from each T-Shirt donated to CALM. The campaign is timed with the World Cup and taps into the idea that when it comes to the football, men have no problem showing their emotions. When it comes to taking it off the pitch, they immediately clam up. #Markyourman aims to encourage men to talk to their friends and check in on them, call or text. Romesh Ranganathan, newly announced CALM ambassador, and Rob Beckett, supporter of CALM, are the face of the F&F x CALM #markyourman campaign. Follow us for more stories here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8Fz http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ8Ff
“We’re working with Tesco to deliver a programme that will support colleagues and customers to live healthier lives.” – Chris Askew CEO Diabetes UK. Our partnership “Little Helps for healthier living”, will bring together the skills and expertise of the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Diabetes UK and Tesco to help lower the risk of heart and circulatory disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQT3h http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQT3O
As part of our Little Helps plan, we have made the following commitments: • Making all packaging fully recyclable or compostable by 2025 • Ensuring that all paper and board used will be 100% sustainable by 2025 • Halving packaging weight by 2025 compared to 2007 levels Our aspirations go further than these targets, and we would like to work in partnership with Government and all of our suppliers to create a closed loop system for packaging. Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQTKV Click here to read the full story: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQTKz
Jen McAleer, Group Own Brand Director shares her experience of what it’s like working in Marketing & Brand: “Diverse and multiple. We’re an international business so great in-roads to international experience, working with colleagues in other countries, travel and sometimes secondments to our businesses overseas. We are looking for a range of talent given the breadth of our remit, from analysts to brand developers, from creatives to those with a passion to execute marketing communications across our on and offline retail channels. Tesco offers the opportunity to get on and manage your own career and development, based on your interests and aspirations.” Follow us here for more stories: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQTK6
