Andrea Norman started working at Boots, the high street chemist, as soon as she left school. Every autumn, she books her entire annual holiday, in one go but not because she is super-organised.
“They make us do it almost a year in advance,” said Norman, who is now 31-years-old and currently training to work in a support role in one of its pharmacies. The chain’s holiday policy makes it harder to get time with family or special occasions. “I’m quite used to it, I’ve never known any different.” Another employee lost a £250 deposit on a holiday because it was not approved on time.
In February disgruntled staff, including Norman, not her real name, launched a petition via Organise urging Boots to…
