- Part I: Summary
- Part II: Risk Factors
- Part III: The Scheme of Arrangement and Share Capital Consolidation
- Part IV: Directors, Company Secretary, Registered Office and Advisers
- Part V: Presentation of Statisical Data and Other Information
- Part VI: Information on The Group
- Part VII: Directors and Corporate Governance
- Part VIII: Selected Financial Information
- Part IX: Operating and Financial Review
- Part X: Accountant's Reports and Financial Information
- Part XI: Interim Financial Information of The Group for The 26 Week Period Ended 2 August 2008
- Part XII: Additional Information
- Part XIII: Definitions
6. GROUP EMPLOYEES
In 2007/08 the average number of full-time equivalent persons employed (including directors) was 17,243 (UK: 3,847; US: 13,396). The Company usually employs a limited number of temporary employees during each Christmas season.
None of the Group's employees in the UK and less than 1 per cent of the Group's employees in the US are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Group considers its relationship with its employees to be excellent.
The table below shows the average number of full time equivalent persons employed (including directors) over the last three financial years analysed by category and division:
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Group | |||
| Management | 262 | 250 | 238 |
| Administration | 1,758 | 1,747 | 1,764 |
| Distribution and sales staff | 15,223 | 14,839 | 13,650 |
| 17,243 | 16,836 | 15,652 | |
| UK | |||
| Management | 76 | 78 | 85 |
| Administration | 291 | 290 | 367 |
| Distribution and sales staff | 3,480 | 3,796 | 3,834 |
| 3,847 | 4,164 | 4,286 | |
| US | |||
| Management | 186 | 172 | 153 |
| Administration | 1,467 | 1,457 | 1,354 |
| Distribution and sales staff | 11,743 | 11,043 | 9,859 |
| 13,396 | 12,672 | 11,366 |