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Local shops deliver secure employment opportunities, survey shows

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New evidence from ACS’ Employment Survey and ACS’ Colleague Survey shows the convenience sector continues to deliver secure and flexible employment to 437,000 colleagues across the country. 98% of colleagues working in the convenience sector are on permanent contracts and as a result 83% of colleagues feel secure in…

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