New law to protect UK retail workers imminent
A landmark shift in legal protections for retail workers is imminent, as the UK government prepares to introduce a standalone…
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Daily harassment of retail staff prompts call for proactive measures
The verbal abuse and harassment of retail workers is a known and growing problem, with retail crime across the board…
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Tesco staff to gain £30m windfall from colleague share schemes
20,000 workers at Tesco, the UK’s largest private sector employer, will share in a windfall profit of more than £30m…
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How communication can combat retail crime and improve staff well-being
The retail landscape is witnessing a concerning rise in violent and abusive incidents towards staff, presenting significant challenges for retailers.…
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VoCoVo unveils retail communication solution for smaller stores
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo has launched VoCoVo Link, a wearable headset system designed to improve communication, efficiency, and safety for…
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Kroger aims to recruit new staff across business
Grocery retailer Kroger has announced its drive to hire new staff for opportunities in retail, supply chain, healthcare, and delivery.…
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UK retailers failing to recruit talent due to poor employee benefits
Equity management platform Vestd has released its Employee Benefits Index, finding that the UK retail industry is at risk of…
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Managing absenteeism: strategies for retail productivity
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, in 2022 an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because…
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US grocery workforce concerned about in-store technologies
Insights firm Incisiv and retail solutions provider Wynshop have revealed findings from a report titled State of the Industry: How…
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How AI is reshaping the retail workforce
High-street favourite Wilko recently announced it will be forced to close 400 of its stores and put thousands of jobs…
