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Efficiency and Engagement: The Great Balancing Act of Workforce Tech

Retail TouchPoints

However, employee shortages are forcing many organizations to prioritize capabilities that support operating efficiency and store performance over employee engagement and loyalty. Many business leaders, and retailers specifically, plan to increase their investment in digital technology for the frontline.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

Retail TouchPoints

Reports show strong employee engagement and a 93% improvement in product knowledge, said Vrålstad. But this allows us to deliver training in a way that point-of-sale staff actually want. Since the European pilot program, BSH has expanded the training program into the U.S.

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Retail Management: Top Tips To Simplify Operations And Achieve Your Business Goals

365 Retail

From implementing an advanced Point of Sale (POS) system that integrates seamlessly with your inventory management, to employing AI technology for personalised marketing, the digital tools at your disposal are diverse. Engagement goes beyond simply keeping employees happy.

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Desigual powers digital transformation of operations and customer experience in partnership with YOOBIC

365 Retail

Spanish fashion retailer, Desigual , has increased employee engagement and streamlined operational efficiencies in partnership with YOOBIC , the digital workplace solution for frontline teams. The biggest benefit of implementing YOOBIC is we find the teams are much, much more engaged.

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New business owner guide to recruiting for retail positions

Clover - Retail

Assign mentors or buddies to support new employees. According to a study by the Association for Talent Development , employee engagement and retention increase by 50% when companies offer mentorship programs. Pair new employees with more experienced employees.

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Retail Workforce Management Solutions That Accelerate Execution and Communication

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Workforce management tracks time and analyzes employee attendance patterns to help retail stores manage issues related to predictable losses in employee coverage. Retailers can maximize capacity and improve efficiency at point-of-sale in many ways by handling the average amount of time for an employee to handle customer queries.

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The Untruths of Sustainable Packaging

Retail TouchPoints

What started as consumers bringing their own bags to the grocery store (which was doubled down by brands like Walmart that no longer provide single-use bags at point of sale in many states) has grown to an increasing reuse approach by many.