Image copyright AFPSandwich chain Pret A Manger has confirmed that it has asked thousands of staff to work fewer hours, as part of a post-pandemic restructuring.
Despite the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, trading continues to be slow as many office workers are still at home.
Staff in stores have been asked to work about 20% fewer hours than before.
A Pret spokeswoman said: “Our biggest priority is to do everything we can to save jobs.
“With footfall in our shops still significantly below normal levels, we have had to review the hours team members are contracted to work each week – although of course we hope to increase these hours as trade improves.
“By making these changes we are able to save a large number of roles.”
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