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John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis Partnership has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers 2013. Independent research into its employee offerings showed this company has outstanding working conditions. On this page you will find out exactly what makes it one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
From the research by the CRF Institute
The Top Employers Certification is awarded only to organisations that meet the highest standard in Human Resources (HR). The research assesses all critical areas of HR management of the participating organisations. The research showed that John Lewis Partnership has outstanding employee offerings and thus qualified for the exclusive Top Employers certification. The research
Communication Channels
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Brainstorming sessions
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Formal sessions
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Works groups or works councils
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Special access to CEO/Leadership
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Suggestions box/email
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Forums/blogs on Intranet
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Instant messaging (e.g. MSN/Skype/Connector)
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Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
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Special/social events
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Employee surveys
Development Programmes
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Internship programmes
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Graduate development programmes/traineeships
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Talent management/high performer programmes
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Leadership development programmes
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Coaching/mentoring programmes
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Peer support programmes
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Job rotation programmes
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General training programmes
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Industry-related/job-specific training programmes
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Self-selected training programmes
Benefits
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Car/travel allowance
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Company car
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Childcare facilities/vouchers
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Entertainment allowance
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Gym or gym subsidy
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Health insurance
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Meal subsidies or subsidised canteen services
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Religious and/or spiritual facilities (e.g. prayer room)
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Sabbatical/approved extended leave of absence
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Extended maternity leave/payment
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Study leave
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Study (financial) support
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Pension scheme
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Provident fund
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Overtime pay
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Profit sharing/variable pay based on the organisation’s performance
Flexible Working Conditions
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Compressed working hours
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Job-sharing
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Part-time working
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Flexi-time working
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Sabbatical/career break
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Self-rostering
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Term-time working
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Time off in lieu (TOIL) /Time-for-time
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Reduced overtime
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Telecommuting/working from home
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Reduction in company travel
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Special leave for parents
About the company
The John Lewis Partnership is one of the UK’s leading retail businesses with 30 John Lewis department stores, 9 John Lewis at home stores, johnlewis.com, 290 Waitrose supermarkets, 31 Waitrose convenience stores, and waitrose.com. It is also the country’s largest employee co-owned business, with 81,000 employees who are all Partners.
Facts and figures
| Industry: |
Retail |
| Number of employees: |
52675 |
“What makes me enjoy going to work so much is the people I work with”
"I started as an IT graduate trainee at John Lewis in September 2011, having finished a degree in computer science and maths. The main reason I applied for John Lewis is its reputation for being a great employer."
"As a John Lewis Partner, I feel I am able develop my skills and be given numerous opportunities. The unrivalled benefits package on offer, including the annual bonus, is also a great motivator. But I think that what makes me enjoy going to work so much is the people I work with; they are all eager to help wherever they can."
Andy Ellyard, IT Business Analyst, joined John Lewis Partnership in 2011
“The John Lewis Partnership has your best interests at heart”
"I started on the 12-month Waitrose Retail Management Scheme in September 2011 and have been working in a number of different branches. It is a fantastic feeling, knowing that you have the support of the company you work in."
"It’s amazing to be able to achieve your career aspirations within such a short length of time. The John Lewis Partnership really does care about its Partners and it has your best interests at heart. I feel this is why the Partnership succeeds."
Emily Moore, Department Manager - Waitrose Dorking, joined in 2005
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