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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 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.