Sports Direct acts on pay and zero hours contracts after critical report

Sports Direct acts on pay and zero hours contracts after critical report

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Business, Social Studies

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The report by Sports Direct's lawyers highlights serious issues at the Derbyshire warehouse. Changes include offering casual staff a choice of contracts and ensuring warehouse staff are paid above minimum wage. Mike Ashley apologizes for past conditions and takes responsibility. Improvements are noted, but investor concerns remain, with a significant meeting approaching. The report aims to restore the company's reputation amid a share price drop.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What choice is being offered to casual staff at Sports Direct stores?

A guaranteed 12 hours work a week or a zero hours contract

A guaranteed 10 hours work a week or a zero hours contract

A guaranteed 20 hours work a week or a zero hours contract

A guaranteed 15 hours work a week or a zero hours contract

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What policy is being ended at the Sports Direct warehouse?

Three strikes and you're out

Four strikes and you're out

Six strikes and you're out

Five strikes and you're out

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has apologized for the working conditions at the Shirebrook warehouse?

The head of HR

The company's lawyers

The warehouse manager

Billionaire Mike Ashley

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the review according to the transcript?

To increase the number of staff

To reduce working hours

To restore the retailer's reputation

To close the warehouse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen at the upcoming annual general meeting?

A vote on new store locations

A fierce revolt from investors

A discussion on increasing staff salaries

A celebration of the company's success

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