‘Collaborative culture’ | John Lewis calls commercial staff back in person three days a week

John Lewis has ordered members of its commercial team back to working in person three days a week, starting from the first week of July.

Many employees in the partnership’s commercial team, including those working in buying and merchandising teams, fall under the new mandate for on-site work.

Staff can make up the three days by working in a John Lewis office, at one of the retailer’s stores, or meeting with suppliers.

It marks an increase in control over when and where staff at John Lewis can work. Previously, in 2021, then-Chairman Dame Sharon White announced staff would only need to attend the office for two days a week.