Gazette Question Time

In this Gazette Question Time podcast episode, the Wellbeing team explain why cancer is their latest quarterly focus topic and how Partners can access support offered by the Partnership.

Zoe Brady joins the podcast to chat about the Partnership's E&S report, where the business has improved, and what's to come.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Bowel Cancer UK’s Andy and JLP Partner Leigh join the podcast to share the six main symptoms to look out for, why it's so important to reach out your GP if you are experiencing them and more.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the Gazette has interviewed Partners from across the business who have either completed their apprenticeship, or are in the middle of a course. In today's episode we talk to James who joined the Partnership on a LGV driver apprenticeship. James chatted to the Gazette about fulfilling his dream of getting behind a big vehicle.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the Gazette has interviewed Partners from across the business who have either completed their apprenticeship, or are in the middle of a course. In today's episode we talk to Jess who enrolled onto a T-Level, which means she mixes formal education with working in the Partnership. We chat to her about why she decided a T-Level was the route for her...

We talk to Partners Sarah Ralphs and Gary Davies who are both on the working group for the Veteran and Military Families Support Group. The group is a safe space for Partners with links to the military to come together, share experiences and offer support to one another. 

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the Gazette has interviewed Partners from across the business who have either completed their apprenticeship, or are in the middle of a course. In today's episode we talk to Purity who embraced her younger-self and decided she would pursue her love of mathematics by enrolling on a data apprenticeship.

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the Gazette has interviewed Partners from across the business who have either completed their apprenticeship, or are in the middle of a course. In today's episode we talk to Robert who decided that after 25 years in the business, it was time for a radical change in career. We find out why Robert decided doing an apprenticeship was the route to ta...

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, the Gazette has interviewed Partners from across the business who have either completed their apprenticeship, or are in the middle of a course. In today's episode we talk to Maria Howard, Progression Programmes Manager, to find out why apprenticeships are important to the business, and why Partners should think about becoming an apprentice.

Head of Productivity Claire Young and Productivity Champion Harry Westbury talk about why driving productivity is so important for the Partnership.

Join Jon, Cheryl, Helen and Raph from the Wellbeing team as they talk about Wellbeing's first quarterly focus of 2025, Better Balance, and share their top picks from  PartnerChoice.co.uk . 

Following the return of the much loved Ultra Soft & Smooth Classic toilet rolls, the podcast chatted with Waitrose Buyer Jack Hammersley, about why it was withdrawn, the customer reaction, and why it has come back.

John Lewis's Services and Hospitality team chats about the purpose of the Partner-led services and third-party propositions that deliver pure Partner magic and boost customer loyalty.

In this week's Gazette Question Time podcast Multimedia Content Editor Caroline Cook talks to Gender Equality Network (GEN) co-leads Sainika Bharj and Hannah Lewis-Moore about the network’s strategy for 2025, and we get a first glimpse of its exciting spring campaign.

The Gazette team find out who's theories were right, and who didn't have a clue, in this emergency episode.

This week on the Gazette Question Time podcast, Multimedia Reporter Josh Block finds out all about the eco-friendly toilet paper and tissue brand Who Gives A Crap from Chief Commercial Officer Emily Kraftman.

Jon White, Health & Wellbeing, Proposition Manager, and Stacey MacDougall, Health & Wellbeing Quality & Innovation Manager, joined the podcast to chat about all things PartnerChoice, and wellbeing.

In this emergency podcast the Gazette team gather to discuss who they think swiped the chilled dessert in the latest Waitrose Christmas ad. The team talk about alibis, debate theories, and attempt to decide whodunnit.

Wellbeing' Sam and Cathy join the podcast to chat about the team's focus on mental wellbeing for the last quarter of the year, with some helpful hints and tips and where Partners can find a host of resources to support your mental wellbeing.

Winner of the Gazette's Green Ticket takeover Anna Butcher hosts this episode of the Gazette Question Time podcast and interviews Rebecca Lee about her experience of joining the Partnership and Building Happier Futures

Talking about all things John Lewis Business, Laura and Joe join the podcast to talk about what John Lewis Business does, who are its customers and how you can support it.

Wellbeing's Suzanne and Rebecca join the podcast to share the benefits of hotel memberships and how the hotels are exploring new opportunities to drive commerciality.

Georgia, Nikki and Louise join the GQT to talk about all things #TeamWaitrose. While the main brand social channel, @waitrose, focuses on food inspiration and the big moments of the year, local branches are appearing on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to engage their local communities and audiences.

Multimedia Reporter Josh Block talks to Anna Tobias and Claire Barry from the Partnership's Carers Network in this week’s episode. The network aims to raise awareness and support Partners who are carers, and their allies, while improving understanding and support for carers.

We talk to James Hodgson about Waitrose's strategy behind expanding its convenience offer, why it decided to open its first new store in Hampton Hill, and what's to come.