John Lewis has axed its free food offer for staff working throughout Christmas, in continued efforts to reduce costs.
The department store retailer has given its festive temps free cooked breakfasts and Sunday roasts for the last two years.
In the past, all workers across its stores and distribution centres were eligible for the free food.
Perks included long-distance lorry drivers being able to order a packed lunch for their journey every day and workers in areas without kitchens having access to sandwiches, salads and microwavable ready meals.
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The news comes after John Lewis Partnership chairman Sharon White pledged to return the retailer to profit before 2026 in June, following three years of losses.
This morning, the partnership revealed plans to recruit for over 10,000 roles across the country.
The business said the move is “part of its commitment to delivering exceptional service, no matter when, where, or how our customers prefer to shop with us”.
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So much for the spirit of Christmas , John Lewis loosing the plot, Scrooge, disgusting
cost of living crisis continues, we got 3p per hour pay rise this year – cover’s nothing.
Partnership dining room food has gone up but not the quality.
Staff leaving for better pay in Flannels,Primark and Aldi… So many have gone.
So sad to say, John Lewis no longer have respect for staff.
Totally agree they no.longer care.
They don,t care at all now. Used to be a great company to work for. Putting more and more stress on staff.
Absolutely Typical.
Mixed up chaotic decissions made from Sharon White : 2020 gave free food away to staff during covid in distribution . Broke the law & admitted liability to opperate in both lockdowns . Wonder how much of a decission that will cost John Lewis when legal fees have been paid & judgements awarded & negative press next summer ? Good luck Sharon !!