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AP: Amazon Ordered to End Retaliation Against Organizing Employees in Mixed Ruling

Retail TouchPoints

A federal judge has reportedly ordered Amazon to stop retaliating against employees engaged in workplace activism, according to the Associated Press. Bryson was fired in April 2020, several weeks after participating in a protest over working conditions during the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From Retirement to Retail: How Employers can Support Successful Returns to Work

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in February 2020. Additionally, technology can aid in ensuring employees are compensated fairly based on their skills and experience, reducing pay disparities based on gender, race or other factors. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the current rate of participation in the labor force is 62.6% , down from 63.3%

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Why Retailers Need to Supercharge Employee Experience to Accelerate Customer and Brand Experiences in 2022

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In fact, over the last 18 months, retailers have experienced a 17-point decline in customer satisfaction (CSAT) related to product availability and a 14-point drop in CSAT related to employee assistance, according to a Medallia Insights study of more than 85 global retailers. In 2019, the average shopper purchased from six different brands.

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Sephora Enhances Employee Communications During COVID and Beyond

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Even before the pandemic hit, Sephora’s leadership knew it needed better, clearer, more engaging ways to communicate with field teams, Willat explained. In May 2020, Sephora partnered with communication and execution platform Retail Zipline to maintain necessary team communications during nationwide store closures due to COVID-19.

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How Food Retailers Can Build Their Brands with Healthier Own-Label Ranges

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Recently, many have committed to clean eating and, as a result, the demand for organic food has more than doubled over the last 10 years, with sales reaching $62 billion in 2020. Everyone has their own perception of wellness and makes food choices according to their individual goals and desires.

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Your guide to working out your workforce

Inside Retail

ABS data shows that from February 2020 to August 2022, job vacancies across the retail sector rose by nearly 78 per cent. This all makes a strong case for focusing on retaining employees and keeping turnover as low as possible.

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Theatro Ranked One of the Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ 

Theatro

Theatro is an established leader in innovative communication solutions, boosting operational efficiency and employee engagement. Its core product, a voice-controlled, hands-free mobile device, enables seamless team communication and connects employees to essential applications and data in real time.