Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Also, technology, while wonderful, is keeping us perpetually connected to both work and home, stretching our attention to full life awareness at all times. Every job goes through busy and slow times, whether seasonally – like accountants and retail workers – or project based.

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Retail Computer Reporting Technology 173

Insperity

JUNE 15, 2021

Female-dominated sectors of the workplace – such as travel, leisure and hospitality, retail, entertainment and childcare – were crushed by the pandemic. The NWLC also reports that only 57% of women are participating in the workforce – the lowest figure since 1988. Women’s jobs were disproportionately impacted. By comparison, nearly 1.8

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Salary Leadership Multitasking Flexibility 246

Workplace Insight

JUNE 12, 2025

Almost half of all employees in professional and managerial roles now work hybrid, whereas those in so-called elementary occupations – such as retail assistants, cleaners and manual labourers – remain far less likely to have access to flexible working. Education level appears to be a similarly significant factor.

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Flexibility Flexibility Retail Technology 52

Insperity

JUNE 27, 2019

Information on more than 140 million Americans was stolen from Equifax, one of the nation’s largest credit reporting companies, in 2017. retailers, had up to 70 million customers’ data hacked in 2013. The Insperity guide to HR technology. You may be familiar with high-profile, large-scale breaches and their impact.

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Security Government Retail Insurance 160

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A new report by Economist Impact, sponsored by Kyocera Document Solutions, claims that human-centric strategies are needed for businesses to drive sustainable business growth, focusing on three pillars: productivity and infrastructure, employee engagement and culture. Pillar 1: Technology and productivity.

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Real Estate Retail Flexibility Flexibility 95

Workplace Insight

APRIL 26, 2022

HR software provider CIPHR has compiled a list of the occupations that are the most and least likely to be replaced by technology or machines, based on the results of a survey of more than 1,000 UK workers: www.ciphr.com/jobs-at-risk-from-automation.

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Success

MAY 18, 2022

It can make sense to share technology for greater gains in the market overall. Blue Moon Fair Trade partners with three other fair-trade retailers to combine trans-Pacific shipments, saving all of them up to 40% in shipping and paperwork expenses. Results: As of 2018, there were 11 retailers within Minnehaha Mile proper.

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Retail Insurance Manufacturing Security 105

All Work

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One of the big takeaways is that, despite all the technological advancements and new trends, people remain at the heart of workplace success. But as Janet emphasizes, it’s not just about technology; it’s about creating a workspace that fosters engagement and supports the daily needs of employees. And so what can we do?

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Real Estate Small Business Equipment Computer 271

Success

DECEMBER 22, 2023

With technology like artificial intelligence rapidly advancing, it’s hard for companies to stand out in a highly competitive market—but some brands are making profound strides in their industries and shaping consumer and industry expectations along the way. Enter: The SUCCESS top 10 most innovative companies to watch in 2024.

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Food Retail Cleaning Sales 126

Work Life

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees still report that they are not receiving the support they need. We gathered insights from people working in a range of sectors, including manufacturing and energy production, retail, business services, healthcare, and technology. and 2,000 global employees. In the U.S.

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Manufacturing Retail Healthcare Prioritization 116

Work Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The two sides had reached a stalemate over pay, but also the union wanted a guarantee that technology would not be used to replace them. But now, as advancements in technologies like generative AI , machine learning, and robotics accelerate, experts say we are witnessing a make-or-break moment for workers.

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Technology Automotive Security Government 98

Work Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Technology is a sector which is impacted in an outsized way. For example, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, education, and health services have a labor shortage. With this in mind, there are some simple processes and technologies that business leaders can implement today to build a future-proofed workforce. In the U.S.

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Training Technology Manufacturing Retail 111

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

As an example, a leading sports trainer manufacturer is now displaying carbon content labelling, rather like food retailers quote calories. The introduction of smart building technology with sophisticated controls is having an impact on energy efficiency.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Retail Food Controlling 98

Workplace Psychology

JANUARY 3, 2017

Positive effect on employees’ sleep duration, energy levels, self-reported health, and exercise. Under a new CEO, Best Buy cited the urgency to turn around its struggling consumer electronics retail business as the reason for ending its Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) program (Lee, 2013). Reduced turnover.

Flexibility 93

Flexibility Flexibility Controlling Retail 93

Workplace Psychology

JANUARY 3, 2017

Positive effect on employees’ sleep duration, energy levels, self-reported health, and exercise. Under a new CEO, Best Buy cited the urgency to turn around its struggling consumer electronics retail business as the reason for ending its Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) program (Lee, 2013). Reduced turnover.

Flexibility 93

Flexibility Flexibility Controlling Retail 93

Success

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in business: a look at the numbers A 2022 annual report by the National Women’s Business Council found that women owned 20.9% Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 Additionally, the report found that women-owned businesses “employed 10.8 of employer businesses in 2019—a growth of 16.7%

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Small Business Retail Healthcare Multitasking 98

Work Life

JULY 3, 2024

The ethos has piqued interest across industries, including tech, healthcare, finance, retail, and even government, as hybrid and remote work are the norm in our economy. The company was more productive, made more money, and retained talent more consistently. The four-day work week is not conditional,” says Swift. It’s a mindset.”

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Retail Finance Logistics 98

Great Place to Work

OCTOBER 9, 2024

has steadily declined since 2020, with certain groups disproportionately affected, according to a new well-being report from Johns Hopkins University and Great Place To Work. The report looked at well-being across different demographic groups, highlighting differences based on gender, ethnicity, age, and job level.

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Retail Healthcare Flexibility Flexibility 64

Work Life

MARCH 5, 2024

families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. a retail salesperson, increased 2.8% Bureau of Labor Statistics, for example: Rent is up 6.1% Car insurance is up 20.6% Outpatient medical services are up 8.3% Non-prescription drug prices are up  9.2%

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Transportation Food Retail Security 105

Great Place to Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A new survey from Bankrate reports 81% of employees want a four-day workweek, compared to the 64% who want full remote work, or the 68% who want a hybrid work. You can offer several flexible schedule options to a small group of employees and let employees report what offers top results. Start with a pilot. Hyatt Hotels , No.

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Flexibility Flexibility Construction Retail 111

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Trust in the technology is also growing— leaders say they would rather use AI to automate a major IT upgrade (61 percent), than sit in the back seat of a driverless car in the city (39 percent). To address AI preparedness, 57 percent of organisations have formed dedicated AI teams, and 45 percent observability and/or user experience teams.

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Transportation Manufacturing Retail Healthcare 105

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

“My engineering students had come to class with technology on their minds.” It’s a fascinating book in which she consciously pushes back against the prevailing narrative that so-called smart technology has a fix for every problem. And like Hendren’s students, we start with technology on our minds. This is no accident.

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Technology Advertising Computer Government 52

Work Life

JANUARY 24, 2024

As part of their Big Shifts report, Deputy analyzed data from 120,000 shift workers worldwide over the course of 81 million shifts. Among poly-workers identified by Deputy, the vast majority (78%) work in the hospitality sector, 12% work in healthcare, 6% work in retail, and 5% work in the service industry.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

the clothing and accessories retailer, is fostering employee civic engagement through a series of initiatives. This evolution in company policies reflects a broader transformation in corporate culture, driven by a complex interplay of demographic changes, political dynamics, technological advancements, and legal considerations.

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Legal Mailing Advertising Retail 98

Work Life

MAY 21, 2024

Those employers represent the technology, medical, banking, academic, and public service industries, among others. As the clothing retailer grew, so did its child care footprint. In Nevada, The Venetian Resort’s child care center, run by KinderCare, sits in a back-of-house hallway steps away from the Las Vegas Boulevard. .”

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Logistics Retail Banking Government 98

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With over a third (36 percent) of workers concerned about the impact of technological changes and what this might mean for them, a new report from Virgin Media O2 Business claims that many people believe new tech will offer them a better work-life balance.

Transportation 52

Transportation Retail Technology Manufacturing 52

Success

JULY 8, 2024

Stalled progress on the gender wage gap According to the Pew Research Center , the gender pay gap “has barely closed in the United States in the past two decades.” There are also several reasons employers can give to justify apparent pay disparities under the Equal Pay Act,” he adds.

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Great Place to Work

APRIL 23, 2019

Example: Technology company Alliance Data 's associate engagement committee hosts monthly Feedback Fridays, where they invite associates to drop by and talk about what’s working — and what’s not. Example: Retailer Burlington Stores, Inc.

Retail 98

Retail Promotion Communication Reporting 98

Work Life

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, the adoption of bots in business environments spanning healthcare, retail, banking, and a range of other industries has seen exponential growth. This shift represents a quantum leap from traditional automation technologies. The chatbot market has experienced remarkable growth , and is expected to expand from $396.2

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Work Life

JUNE 30, 2024

Now Just Walk Out technology and smart shopping carts threaten to reduce the need for cashiers once more. The question that remains is what technology these workers will be using, and how it will impact their lives. Smell definitely seems like one of those senses technology can’t replace yet.

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Food Supplies Technology Problem-Solving 98

Success

AUGUST 5, 2024

One national post office reported that our training enabled them to implement a professional presence. Another client, a national retailer, informed us that their year-end stats revealed an increase of several million in their sales that year, after learning about merchandising products with us.

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Government Computer Consulting Equipment 69

Workplace Insight

JULY 30, 2024

A new report from Cognizant and Oxford Economics New Work, New World: Quantifying Global Gen AI Momentum suggests that firms are planning major investments into generative AI technologies to drive increases in productivity, but are still being cautious about their impact. million in generative AI this financial year.

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Planning Logistics Transportation Manufacturing 52

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With the advent of technology, numerous tools have emerged that aid companies in achieving a significant edge in the competitive business environment. This eliminates the need for switching between systems to access data reports and enhances productivity. A well-known retail conglomerate adopted embedded BI to upgrade its operations.

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Problem-Solving Decision Making Customer Service Retail 59

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 11, 2022

93% of employees who volunteer report being satisfied with their current employer. " In a research report by Big Give , 84% of survey respondents said they were more likely to donate if the organization matched the amount. Moreover, the global furniture retailer works to reduce energy consumption. Charitable Giving.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Research by ULI and PwC claims that nearly half of Europe’s real estate leaders are concerned about buildings becoming obsolete in the next five years in the face of long-term upheavals in demographics, climate change, technology and lifestyles. Fifth at 29 percent was the related factor of decarbonisation.

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Real Estate Construction Retail Finance 52

Office Vibe

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A top-notch performance management system is essential for the modern workplace, the framework within which company processes and technology merge to help employees realize their full potential and organizations achieve their objectives. This article is part of our performance management series. So, what goes wrong?

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Administrative Staff Problem-Solving Software Sales 96

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Globally, hybrid work is more prevalent in large organisations in EMEA, where hybrid workstyles are seen as essential to the employee value proposition, particularly in sectors such as e-commerce, energy & renewables, technology, and life sciences. The same percentage feel that CRE is perceived as a cost centre rather than a value driver.

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