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Evolve or Dissolve: Shaping Your Corporate Culture for a Remote Reality

Leading Blog

Some industries, such as professional services, hospitality, and retail, are experiencing higher turnover rates, impacting the maintenance of strong corporate cultures. Hold regularly scheduled video conferences, company-wide updates, and virtual town halls to help bridge the physical gap.

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To Cope with Labor Shortage, Raise Emotional Compensation

Michael Lee Stallard

I am not at all surprised that Costco ranked #4 on the Forbes / Statista “ America’s Best Large Employers 2021 ” list and leads the retail and wholesale category. Not only does it pay workers on the higher end of wages and benefits for its industry sector, it also cultivates a culture of connection that produces positive emotions.

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Say “Hi” and “Bye”

Michael Lee Stallard

The Retailing Summit is a premiere event for senior leaders in retail. This year’s conference includes Karen Katz, President and CEO of Nieman Marcus, Maxine Clark, Founder of Build-a-Bear Workshop, Duncan Mac Naughtan, EVP, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer for Wal-Mart U.S.

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The Call for Change: Why Updated Guidance is Critical in Addressing Workplace Harassment

HR Digest

During the recent SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference, Vice Chair of the EEOC, Jocelyn Samuels, hinted at the possibility of updated guidance on harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the issue.

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Things to Do While at Catalyst Atlanta

Joseph Lalonde

He’s a great guy and I’m excited to share what he believes you must do in Atlanta, Georgia while at the Catalyst Conference. Drive about 10 minutes north of the arena and you will find a gold mine of retailers and restaurants waiting to be discovered. Today, you’re going to hear from James Vore.

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Will Delivery Drones Be Partnering With Public Transit In Future?

The Horizons Tracker

The coronavirus pandemic has been noticeable not only for the shift from bricks and mortar commerce to e-commerce, but for the dependence of e-commerce retailers on human delivery drivers to fulfill orders. The army of robotic delivery bots and drones that were supposed to propagate have largely been conspicuous by their absence.

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Portable Office Buildings Provide Everything a Business Needs

Strategy Driven

Maybe you run a hotel and there will be an event in the city where the hotel is based, for example a conference, and you have two weeks to a month to prepare for the big business of conference facilities and other services. Temporary sales office.