Aiming for higher-skilled, better-paid roles.
As new technology, changing consumer behaviour and intense competition continue to transform retail,we estimate there could be up to 900,000 fewer jobs by 2025. Our ‘Better Jobs’ vision sets out the future retail workplace which will see jobs in retail become higher skilled, more productive and better paid.
Through the HR Community, members can help drive and benefit from this vision.
For examples of recent policy wins on behalf of members from this and other communities, check out our Member Value Statement.
Objectives
Influencing key aspects of the Employment Rights Bill, to maximise employment opportunities, investment, and growth.
Shaping the forward agenda for Skills England, ensuring Apprenticeship Levy reform is fit for purpose and skills gaps are addressed.
Supporting members with the evolution of jobs in retail, with a higher skilled workforce.
Delivering the objectives of the D&I Charter, to ensure retail is a forward-thinking, inclusive industry where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
Functions
The following key roles and the teams that report into them:
HR Directors
HR Managers
HR Specialists - L&D/Talent/Pay & Reward/Employee Relations
Associate Members
Current Campaign
Latest Content
- Article
Low Pay Commission consultation
02 May 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
BRC Meets House of Lords Team on Employment Rights Bill
01 May 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
HR Technical - Pay Gap Consultation
01 May 2025 - Member AccessArticle
Member Feedback - Sickness absences
01 May 2025 - Member AccessArticle
Employment Rights Bill: Summary of Lords amendments
25 Apr 2025 - Article
Acas Conference - Resetting employments relations: building healthy workplaces to grow a strong economy
25 Apr 2025 - Member AccessMeeting Note
BRC Meeting with Skills Minister - Growth and Skills Levy
24 Apr 2025 - Blog
Scott Ward Joins the BRC Leader Summer School as a Group Coach
22 Apr 2025 - Member AccessMember Query
Member feedback request: sickness absence management
17 Apr 2025 - Press Release
Mary Portas returns to speak at the 2025 BRC Leaders Summer School
16 Apr 2025
Upcoming Events
- EventCommunity Meeting
HR Technical Call - Supreme Court Ruling on the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010
08 May 202514:00Teams - Event
Learning Forum - May
13 May 202511:00 - EventMasterclassLearning Programme
Maximising Performance through Belonging
14 May 2025The Form Rooms - EventExternal Event
Accelerate Your Success with AI Transformation
27 May 202512:00 - EventLearning Programme
BRC Leaders Summer School 2025
10 June 2025Ashridge House, Berkhamsted - EventExternal Event
Unlock Data Engineering Excellence
24 June 202512:00 - Event
Learning Forum – September Meetup
10 September 202515:30The Form Rooms, 22 Tower Street - EventMasterclassLearning Programme
Sustainability Masterclass: Developing and delivering your strategy
07 October 202509:00The Form Rooms
What our members say
I am chair of the HR Directors meeting and find it so beneficial to have all the fantastic content the BRC provide. In an ever changing landscape including from an employment perspective. It is also helpful to hear from my peers how they are tackling key issues, best practice and what is on their mind.
I have found the BRC HR Community extremely valuable since starting in my role. The range of offerings provided to us, from networking, to making bold D&I commitments as a sector, to providing real time advice about government policy, is incredibly helpful when navigating the challenging dynamics of being a large employer in the retail/hospitality space. The fact they truly understand and listen to our needs sets them apart.
The BRC HR community has proved really valuable not only for myself but also the wider HR team. A special highlight are a range of online and in person events where you can easily connect with fellow professionals across the retail industry and share views and learnings on all areas of your work. Colleagues in other companies are often happy to continue conversations afterwards and the BRC are really helpful in facilitating these connections and discussions. Supplementing this are various news updates and resource sharing through the BRC team. I highly appreciate the rich discussion the HR community and the BRC ongoingly brings!
Community Manager
Luiza Paludo Gomes
Policy Advisor - HR | BRC
Luiza manages the HR community. She has over 6 years of experience working in other trade bodies. Prior to the BRC, she worked at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and UKHospitality, leading on labour and skills shortages, immigration and food and safety policies. Luiza is an overseas qualified lawyer and worked as a civil litigator in Brazil before relocating to the UK.
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