Investment in HR has helped SBD Apparel to boost retention and expand globally

The Yorkshire-based sports clothing manufacturer gained a reputation for looking after its workforce after introducing a host of wellbeing initiatives including free meals for staff

by Annie Hayes
Samantha Gaunt stands on a factory floor. There are sewing machinists and spools of thread working around her.

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