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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

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The industries with the largest percentage rises in inactivity among the over-50s are wholesale and retail (40% rise), transport and storage (+30%), and manufacturing (+25%). Meanwhile, the occupations with the largest percentage rises are process plant and machine operatives (+50%) and sales and customer service occupations (+40%).

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The Role of HR in Performance Management

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Zubair Bhura is a Master’s degree qualified senior HR professional with 10+ years of demonstrated Human Resources experience in Australia with a proven history of working with distinct ownership models and global/multi-national organisations spanning unionised & non-unionised environments including Retail & FMCG, Fast Food, Hospitality and (..)

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did this recruiter lie to me? and why can’t I get hired by this company?

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Last month I finally had a successful phone interview with one of this company’s internal recruiters, who agreed I have strong qualifications for either a customer service role or the job I would love to have and for which I believe I am well qualified, information editor. It doesn’t have to be retail management! And I waited.

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10 Effective Company Core Values Examples To Take Inspiration From

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It also incorporates environmental issues like sustainable transportation, renewable energy storage, and climate change mitigation. Prioritizing customers in organizational functioning is an important part of their company culture. Amex is also well known for its top-notch customer service backed by its core value of customer centrism.

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does salary reflect the type of candidate an employer is seeking, my former coworkers aren’t allowed to talk to me, and more

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I was a transportation manager over a team of about 30 individuals. When I called my prior employer’s office, I spoke to a very uncomfortable customer service agent who told me she was not allowed to speak to me or to transfer my call to a supervisor or any member of management. I work retail and am assigned shoes to wear.

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coworkers are having an affair and one might get promoted to manage the other, boss wants me to help his friends, and more

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I work part-time in customer service for a mid-size retailer. Yesterday my coworkers and I were pulled into a meeting with HR and informed that the part-time position was being eliminated, but it was definitely not a layoff because they’re offering us inventory running or retail positions.

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employers need to hire more people with disabilities … here’s how

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Limited access to transportation, childcare, affordable and accessible housing, and other socio-economic barriers also act as barriers to employment. We’ve seen incredible results across a variety of sectors and industries – everything from IT to construction, retail to customer service, and more.