Topic ID 3151
How many people work at Glaxo in Ware?
Reply ID 34562
6,382
Reply ID 34567
quote:Is that approximately?[:D]
Originally posted by Cuthbert
6,382
Reply ID 34569
Cuthbert - if anyone else had posted I'd have believed them. [:)] Is this a serious figure or a Cuthbertism? Please cite your source.
Reply ID 34570
I know six people who work there but to total workforce could be double that.
Reply ID 34572
I can double check but my first guess was actually a bit over that.
Reply ID 34575
http://www.gsk.com/careers/uk-gms-ware.htm "...Around 1600 people work on site either supporting the development of new products or the supply of many of GSK’s most important established products..."
Reply ID 34588
Thanks naga. Out of the this 1600 population - how many do you think visit the High Street at lunchtime? Rough estimate please. (No Cuthbertism thanks)
Reply ID 34589
Very few I would think, as they have an on site canteen and social club.
Reply ID 34592
quote:I dissagree I would think over the week it would be quite few. Just my opinion of course.
Originally posted by ware person
Very few I would think, as they have an on site canteen and social club.
Reply ID 34593
my estimate would be around 5 - 10 a week in Baldock street - gut instinct mind.
Reply ID 34594
I worked there for 18 years and yes some hit the canteen and social club as there are a lot of lunchtime activities but personally I had lunch in my office mostly as there was a lot to do!!! But must admit at least half of the site pops up to the town and I did on occasion to have lunch in the pubs and bank etc.
Reply ID 34595
Cut to the chase Craig!
Reply ID 34596
quote:I wondered how the High Street would be affected if Glaxo staff didn't visit the High Street anymore. Why should they with an Asda MegaMall opposite.
Cut to the chase Craig!
Reply ID 34597
Will probably only take the workers out of the market that would normally use Tesco. Those that want non pre-packed-mass-produced “food” will probably still venture into the town.
Reply ID 34598
quote:That depends on the stock and services that Asda intend to hold.
Originally posted by ware person
Will probably only take the workers out of the market that would normally use Tesco. Those that want non pre-packed-mass-produced “food” will probably still venture into the town.
Reply ID 34600
still think they would go up the town - I know I would of - I knew many people that would go up for hair cuts, do banking etc. - personally if this does go ahead with asda I will continue to shop in tescos for some things and asda for others and all the shops in ware for yet other things!!! also maybe this reply should of gone on the rank cintel forum!!!!
Reply ID 34602
I can't imagine that an ASDA nearby would change anything. If workers in Glaxo don't go into town because they go to their canteen, I'm sure they won't go into ASDA instead. Those who venture into town for some nice grub will probably still do so.
Reply ID 34612
Quite a lot of them don't bother to go anywhere far afield but prefer to hang around the site entrances - smoking!
Reply ID 34617
quote:If the store has a cafe then it may encourage people there as they could do a little shopping too. Walk the High Street when its cold and/or raining or go to a warm store?
Originally posted by naga
I can't imagine that an ASDA nearby would change anything. If workers in Glaxo don't go into town because they go to their canteen, I'm sure they won't go into ASDA instead. Those who venture into town for some nice grub will probably still do so.
Reply ID 34621
I've been told the workforce don't use the canteen, they don't like it. Only the contractors use the canteen apparently. With some of the building work put on hold there might not be many contractors around though.
Reply ID 34623
Contractors aren't necessarily builders. There are all kinds of contractors from human resources to engineering to cleaning. Also, I know plenty of people who use the canteen and work there! I think that yucky ASDA will have an effect as a lot of Glaxo-ees walk into town to Tesco (as well as other places) but if they can get cash out, get a sandwich and a paper at ASDA a percentage of them are bound to save their legs at least a few times a week where they would otherwise have walked into town. Especially in winter.