So, like, M&S is going through a bit of a rough patch right now. Turns out they’ve hit a bit of a snag with a cyber attack, and it’s causing all sorts of chaos for the company. They’ve had to hit pause on their recruitment efforts because of this whole mess. Yep, all those job adverts you used to see on their website? Gone. They’re trying to sort out the issues on their platforms before they start hiring again.
If you try to check out their website, you’ll see a message that basically says, “Sorry, you can’t look for jobs right now. We’re busting our butts to get back online ASAP.” Talk about a bummer for anyone looking to snag a job at M&S. Last week, they had over 200 job openings listed, but now? Nada. It’s all part of their plan to focus on fixing things up for their customers and employees.
M&S has around 65,000 folks working for them, and they’ve been dealing with this cyber attack for over a week now. Online orders are a no-go, and some customers are reporting empty shelves in their stores. It’s a real headache for everyone involved.
The drama started over the Easter weekend when M&S had to stop taking click-and-collect orders and had issues with contactless payments because of the cyber attack. They’ve managed to get the contactless payments back up and running, though. Small victories, right?
The Metropolitan Police is on the case, investigating this cyber attack on M&S. And get this, another retailer, The Co-op, had to shut down parts of its IT systems recently due to a hack attempt. Now, Co-op employees are being told to keep their cameras on during remote meetings to verify who they are. It’s all very spy movie-esque, if you ask me.
So, yeah, things are a bit chaotic over at M&S right now. They’re working hard to get back on track, but it’s definitely been a rough ride. Let’s hope they can sort things out soon and get back to business as usual. It’s a tough time for everyone involved, that’s for sure.
