Personnel

“The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44 percent of workers worldwide have a hybrid work model, outnumbering the 39 percent of workers who work full-time in the office full-time.” * Hybrid work is a model that combines in-office and remote work. Some companies set specific days for on-site work, while others allow employees to…

Several research studies have looked at how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies that prioritize fairness and equal opportunity, and promote a workplace culture that values diversity, empowers individuals, and fosters a sense of belonging, are impacting today’s workplace. A 2023 study by Pew Research Center found a majority of employed U.S. adults (56 percent)…

The retail industry is at a turning point in its struggle to retain employees. According to a recent study by McKinsey & Company, almost half of retail frontline workers are considering leaving their jobs in the near future. The implications are significant, given that the industry employs more people than nearly any other. Turnover can…

Walmart will begin offering new training programs and certifications to fill high-demand roles across its business, such as HVAC technicians, opticians and software engineers, reports CNBC. The big-box retailer said it will also offer hourly store workers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year. Walmart’s new programs give employees more ways to move into…

Walmart is laying off hundreds of corporate workers across the country as it relocates many employees to its Arkansas headquarters. The big-box retailer confirmed the layoffs and relocations in a memo sent to employees Tuesday. In the memo, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said the move is meant to bring more of its employees back…

We're so excited to feature Cindy Carlisle, executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Foot Locker, Inc. in the Women in Retail Inner Circle Q&A this week. In her role, Carlisle oversees the development and execution of Foot Locker's global HR strategy. Prior to joining Foot Locker, she served as group vice…

Recently Wripple conducted our third Team Up Research study aimed at understanding how freelancers and the companies that hire them come together to get great work done. Given the essential role that blended teams of freelancers and full-time employees play in the modern marketing workforce, this latest version of our Team Up Report takes a…

The volatile economy has generated a lot of uncertainty over the past year, causing employees to want stability and, therefore, stay at their current jobs. The 2.1 percent quit rate in January was the lowest level since August 2020 — despite multiple companies offering higher wages. To attract and retain the best employees, retailers need…

Target will double its bonus payments to salaried employees this year, as the big-box retailer’s profits recover from a bumpy nearly two-year stretch, reports CNBC. In a statement, Target said the annual bonus payout is based on how the retailer performs against sales and profit goals set at the beginning of the fiscal year. Salaried…

Being a manager in any industry is tough. Being a manager in the retail industry is especially so considering challenges caused by high employee turnover rates. At 60.5 percent, the retail and wholesale industry has the highest turnover rate of any industry, and it’s triggered by employees wanting more workplace flexibility, better pay and compensation,…