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The reason why most employees quit (and what leaders can do about it)

Work Life

That means onboarding, ongoing performance conversations, and exit interviews. In customer-facing roles—like retail or hospitality—the true health of your culture becomes clear. These touchpoints offer a window into your employees’ experiences. It also reveals their joys and struggles throughout their journey.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement in Retail: Importance, Ideas & Solutions

Vantage Circle

A McKinsey study discovered that the turnover rate in the retail industry is 70% higher than in other industries. This alarming figure raises questions about the working conditions in retail sectors. Are retail employees truly motivated and committed to their workplace? Has this always been the case in the retail industry?

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Balancing Employee Shift Preferences With Fair Scheduling

Attendance Bot

Managing schedules across multiple retail locations isn’t just about filling shifts—it’s about finding the sweet spot between what employees want and what the business needs. On the other hand, your retail locations need predictable, consistent coverage to serve customers and hit revenue targets.

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The Staggering Cost Of Disengaged Employees: How Disengagement Impacts Your Bottom Line

Vantage Circle

GDP Directly tied to employee disengagement Comparative Industry Analysis: Engagement Levels by Sector as per ADP Research Technology: 29% engagement rate Healthcare: 34% engagement rate Retail: 20% engagement rate Manufacturing: 14% engagement rate Mitigation Strategies One Can Look at!

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How to Validate a Business Idea: Practical Strategies and Tips

Success

Jennifer Johnson , founder of the Florida-based lifestyle fashion store True Fashionistas, has successfully used both types of validation methods in tandem when she was deciding on whether to add new assortment items to their retail store. “I I first did a SWOT analysis to see what our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats were.

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What is Employee Satisfaction and How to Measure It?

Great Place to Work

Research by Harvard Business Review found a statistically significant link between employee well-being and customer satisfaction especially in industries that interact directly with customers, such as retail, tourism, health care, and financial services.

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What is job ghosting? 4 ways to prevent it

Insperity

As you determine if they’re a good fit for an interview, try to discover where they are in the job searching process. Be agile when interviewing. The interviews may be over, but the hiring process isn’t a success until the new employee shows signs of settling in to your company. Focus on the candidate’s career goals.