employees

CNBC: Workers United Asks Starbucks to Extend Planned Benefits to Unionized Workers

Unionized Starbucks cafés are reportedly asking the coffee giant to extend planned benefits, including pay raises, to all stores without going through…

Johnston & Murphy Adopts Two-Way Communication Platform to Empower Associates

Footwear brand Johnston & Murphy has deployed YOOBIC’s digital workplace platform to improve the employee experience at all 168 company-owned locations. The…

H&M, GameStop And Nordstrom Reveal Their Plans To Weather COVID-19

As the COVID-19 outbreak’s impact is spreading, additional retailers are sharing their plans to survive the mass store closures required by social…

Employee Discontent Didn’t Derail Prime Day

While there were some localized protests against Amazon, they ultimately didn’t make a difference in the day’s success, according to Fountain. The…

Employees Are The Key To A Successful Product Launch

A new product launch is an exciting time for a brick-and-mortar retailer — there’s so much potential for the company’s brand image,…

Nearly 50% Of U.S. Employees Find Job Training Ineffective

New workplace research finds organizations are still struggling to provide employees with the formal training they need to do their jobs effectively….

Inkling Raises $25 Million To Empower The Deskless Worker

Mobile communications provider Inkling announced a $25 million Series E round, bringing its total funding to date to $95 million. Sapphire Ventures…

Holiday ‘Confidence Gap’ Reveals Disconnect Between Manager And Employee Attitudes

When it comes to handling the demands of the holiday season, 70% of retail managers feel their teams are “very prepared” for…

Labor Issues At Walmart And Macy’s Reveal Need To Value Employees

Much of the commentary about retail’s Q1 financial results focused on the underperformance of brick-and-mortar stores, particularly department stores, and their struggle…