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Why you can’t underestimate the value of hiring older workers

Inside Retail

Since 1976, Australia’s total fertility rate has been below replacement level and in 2019, the ‘total fertility rate’ was 1.66 So, should astute hiring managers be looking towards the relatively untapped resource presented by the 19.4 versus its peak of 3.55 per cent of our workforce over 55 years of age?

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Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Sustainability Plan

Retail TouchPoints

This leads to healthier communication and collaboration and, thus, higher employee engagement and lower employee turnover. At Bragg, we’ve seen firsthand how employee engagement contributes to the company vision. Forward-thinking and innovative, Linda Boardman is passionate about the natural food space.

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Bringing Sustainability and Innovation to the Grocery Store Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

KeHE joined SmartWay in 2019 and relies on its tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel usage. When’s the last time you took an inventory of your supply chain management technologies? She received a Master in Sustainable Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Consider new technologies.

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Why Retailers Need to Supercharge Employee Experience to Accelerate Customer and Brand Experiences in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, over the last 18 months, retailers have experienced a 17-point decline in customer satisfaction (CSAT) related to product availability and a 14-point drop in CSAT related to employee assistance, according to a Medallia Insights study of more than 85 global retailers. In 2019, the average shopper purchased from six different brands.

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Concerned about quiet quitting? You might need a workplace wellness plan

Inside Retail

While working from home saved commuting time, it also made it harder for some employees to switch off. They found that the least effective managers had three-four times as many people who were quietly quitting when compared with the most effective leaders. The rise of burnout at work didn’t start with the pandemic.

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Ensure Your Business Thrives with the SurePayroll Compliance Survey Insights

Small Biz Trends

Automation Benefits: Implementing automated payroll systems can save time, reduce errors, and improve cost efficiency in payroll management. Employee Engagement: Timely and accurate payroll is vital for employee satisfaction, driving motivation and retention rates within the workforce.

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From perks to poaching: How retailers are combating the labour shortage

Inside Retail

per cent in December 2021, compared to December 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ceridian found that 99 per cent of retail executives in Australia are considering hiring former employees, known as ‘boomerang’ workers. It’s the same picture in the US, where retail job openings were up 37.7