Shoe Carnival parent centralizes hiring for 400-plus storesShoe Station Group is automating manual hiring and human resources tasks formerly done by store managers in a move that has significantly reduced its time to hire. Walmart to enhance employee health benefits, expanding free drug coverageWalmart Inc. is expanding existing healthcare benefits — and adding new ones — for its U.S. employees, with the features including a zero dollar prescription plan. Kroger to reportedly cut 3,000 corporate jobs A major staff reduction is reportedly coming to The Kroger Co. Here’s what hiring managers and workers think of AI on the job Artificial intelligence is increasingly showing up in the workplace, but most participants agree it will not eliminate the need for humans. Spirit Halloween plans record hiring ahead of season It's never too early to start planning for Halloween — at least if you're Spirit Halloween. Starbucks launching new employee rewards program Starbucks Coffee Company wants to incentivize store associates to help its corporate transformation efforts. Walgreens introduces 'hybrid pharmacist' role in six states Walgreens is rolling out a new hybrid pharmacist role in an effort to combat burnout and workforce gaps among its employees. Rally House automates hiring in midst of expansion A sports apparel and merchandise retailer is ensuring it has enough employees during a period of rapid growth. Amazon cutting 14,000 corporate roles Amazon is significantly downsizing its corporate workforce. Amazon reportedly to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees Media reports indicate Amazon will downsize its corporate workforce starting as early as Tuesday, Oct. 28. Wonder supports expansion plans with labor planning tech deployment Wonder will deploy Logile’s labor planning platform to support its planned national expansion from more than 50 current locations to a projected 1,000 locations by 2029. Square: Sales up, labor costs down at QSR, fast-casual chains Quick-serve and fast-casual restaurants are continuing to thrive amid consumers’ hunt for value. 1 2 Next Last
