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Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Take a deeper look at how retailers are doing more with less in their operations in the full benchmark survey , which also dives into how retailers are tackling the ongoing challenge of theft and managing the costs of offering multiple fulfillment options. After all, it takes time, energy and money to train new hires.

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How to Define Goal Setting Theory to Achieve Objectives

Small Biz Trends

Research shows that well-defined goals considerably increase employee engagement and productivity, ultimately offering you clear direction and a sense of purpose. Furthermore, incorporating feedback and supporting self-efficacy helps maintain accountability toward your goals.

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Exploring the Different Types of Self Employment for Career Growth

Small Biz Trends

Entrepreneurial Growth: Starting a small business or engaging in entrepreneurship can lead to financial independence while providing the ability to tailor your operations to fulfill market demands. Embracing self-employment not only offers flexibility but also the chance to cultivate a fulfilling professional life.

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

To keep employee engagement and performance at their peak, retailers should ensure that management is always present on the sales floor, according to Michael Brown, Partner and Americas Retail Leader at Kearney in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Put managers front and center. Allow associates to focus on their strengths.

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Bringing Sustainability and Innovation to the Grocery Store Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

Laura McCord is Executive Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility at KeHE , driving environmental stewardship, employee engagement, and community involvement within the company. McCord has over 18 years of food retail experience, holding roles in merchandising, account management, and category management departments.

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Guest Post: 4 Ways to Transform Customer Experience While Growing Rapidly

Hyken

Through a variety of surveys and feedback forums, XGS realized that we had some work to do to create an internal culture that drove employee engagement and satisfaction. Every employee pledged by signing a commitment letter promising to own and apply the rules throughout their day. . Closing the Operational Gap.

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Maximize Your Productivity with the Activehours App for Flexible Pay

Small Biz Trends

Key Takeaways On-Demand Access to Earnings: The ActiveHours app, now known as EarnIn, allows employees to access earned wages in real-time, enhancing financial flexibility and reducing financial stress. Activehours integrates seamlessly with your existing payroll system, simplifying the financial aspect of employee management.