Three retail solutions evolving in unexpected waysWhen innovative technology is introduced in the retail environment, sometimes its best use is not the first use. Walmart unveils employee app – to give workers free Samsung phones to use itWalmart store employees will have sleek new mobile devices to go along with the chain’s new proprietary corporate app. Amazon to hire 1,000 professionals in new program to help displaced U.S. workers Amazon wants to help professionals who have been out of the workforce for at least a year restart their careers — at Amazon. Regional convenience chain streamlines labor and task management Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop, is replacing two disparate task and workforce management solutions with a single platform. Amazon drops marijuana testing for most jobs; adjusts worker productivity metric The country’s second-largest private employer behind Walmart has joined the effort to legalize cannabis on the federal level. Saks makes big commitments to diversity, inclusion Saks Fifth Avenue has released a “roadmap” that outlines its new goals to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across its workforce. Gap Inc. gives $300 bonus to hourly employees Gap Inc. is recognizing its frontline hourly employees with a special bonus. Nearly all retailers report difficulty in hiring Only 9% include DE&I metrics in compensation Omnichannel flexibility, sustainability lead logistics priorities Logistics executives plan to invest in technologies that provide convenient, efficient and sustainable order fulfillment. Amazon adds mental health to employee health services Amazon is launching a new employee mental health benefit that is accessible in-person or digitally. First Previous 82 83 84 85 86 Next Last
