HR leaders reveal how they keep their staff happy

Su Cacioppo, Personnel and Legal Director at JD Wetherspoon

“One of my priorities is to develop and recognise employees. We have invested in training initiatives, such as a catering academy for kitchen managers (whom we promote from within). We reward food sales, have improved pay rates and our bonus scheme, and offer a share incentive plan after 18 months’ service.

“My philosophy is to include our 37,000 employees in understanding the company’s objectives – for example, area managers are invited to Board meetings.”

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