Seems John Lewis are in the tizzy. They had more resignations than Labour. Chairs, Directors and recently…
An employee at John Lewis Cheadle branch, Lesley Pickup, recently resigned, citing concerns over the new unisex changing rooms and toilets. In her resignation letter, she said these changes compromised the safety and privacy of female staff and customers, leaving women feeling vulnerable and unable to express their discomfort without fear of being labeled transphobic.
Her letter has been shared widely on social media and sparked conversations about the balance between inclusivity and women’s rights in workplaces and public spaces. John Lewis, known for its employee-owned model, now faces scrutiny over its policies, and the debate shows no signs of slowing down.
How is staff morale supposed to survive when women feel unsafe in the very spaces they’re meant to manage?
One has to wonder if John Lewis is more focused on being ‘woke’ than actually listening to their staff and customers or their core female customer base. Enough is enough.
Have you seen the refugees sleeping rough outside John Lewis stores on Oxford Street? Turning one of the UK’s busiest shopping districts into an unintended shelter. The very streets outside their flagship store are becoming a refuge for those with nowhere else to go. Are the bathrooms for them too?
Perhaps it’s time for the company to focus on inclusivity in a more practical sense, by addressing the homelessness crisis on their doorstep and responding to customer enquiries from a UK office, not abroad.