Employee Experience

The Great Resignation: 8 tips on how retailers can attract and retain employees

March 28, 2022

While it’s true that more people are quitting their jobs – that’s only half the story. Far from leaving the workforce entirely, most “quitters” are switching roles, using the tight labor market to their advantage as they seek better employment opportunities. That is certainly the case in the retail sector, where 721,000 US workers left their jobs last August as part of record departure numbers. But rather than being viewed as a disaster, the “Great Resignation” is an opportunity for retailers to reconfigure their services, communication, culture, and other parts of the employee experience to attract and retain their most valuable employees.

The ultimate guide to employer branding: how to attract and keep top talent

February 7, 2022

Learn how to attract and retain top talent, guiding you through the essential strategies and best practices to build a compelling employer brand and create a desirable workplace for your dream employees.

11 Employee Experience tips for 2024

December 20, 2023

In 2022, deskless industries, such as retail and hospitality, were confronted with a number of drastic trends and developments. Take The Great Resignation, for example, a trend in which deskless employees resigned en masse. After The Great Resignation, came the so-called Great Attrition. More and more employees are quitting or considering quitting their jobs, often because there is a gap between what they want and what their employers think they want. There are more and more deskless jobs available, but fewer people want these jobs. Many organizations have to deal with staff shortages, closures, and high employee turnover rates. Time for organizations to take a closer look at their frontline. They need to look at their stores and innovate faster than they do within their corporate headquarters. Ultimately, the individuals actually based within your stores (your deskless workforce) are the ones that manage your day-to-day operations. They are the lifeblood of your organization. If they leave, and you just have a corporate staff left, you’re not going to sell much. It all comes down to the enormous gap between the headquarters and the deskless workforce. That is why companies should focus on bridging that gap in the upcoming year and start making their deskless employees more successful and engaged. With these tips, we are sure you will succeed.

6 mistakes that affect frontline employee engagement and how to solve them

November 7, 2023

Engaging deskless workers is an essential part of any organization's success, but there are common mistakes that can hinder their engagement and, consequently, the company's growth. Here are the seven most common mistakes and practical solutions to address them. From communication challenges to overlooking safety concerns, in this article, we’ll explore how to optimize engagement among deskless employees.

Unleashing the potential of your Gen Z workforce: Strategies to boost engagement, loyalty, and productivity

April 20, 2023

Although it's important for businesses to treat their employees as individuals, certain trends can be viewed among different demographic groups. Managing different demographics in the workplace is crucial to enhancing engagement and productivity among employees. And the newest addition to the workplace is Gen Z.

Frontline Olympics: 7 fun & easy activities to organize with your remote team

August 4, 2021

Mind-Blowing fact: Happy employees are more productive and provide better customer service – so don’t overlook the importance of having fun in the workplace.

30 employee satisfaction survey questions to understand and improve the workplace

February 23, 2022

Are your employees satisfied with their working experience? This is a question most HR manager regularly ask themselves. For HR teams, employee satisfaction surveys can provide hugely valuable feedback, outlining what their employees like about their job and where they see space for improvements. Encouraging your workforce to share their innermost thoughts and concerns about your company can be difficult. However, the secret to building a feedback culture lies in approaching them with a good understanding of their interests and current responsibilities within your organization. Follow our tips to better understand how to ask your employees for helpful, actionable feedback and increase employee engagement within your organization.

WhatsApp for internal communication? Think again!

July 26, 2022

WhatsApp is not suitable for internal communication. In this blog post, we’ll share the 6 main reasons why you should stop using WhatsApp for business communications, and we’ll dive into the best alternative for WhatsApp.

5 AI tools to help you boost your internal communication

January 18, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll talk about how AI can help you to keep your deskless workforce engaged. I know, I know—it’s a buzzword, and it’s all over your LinkedIn timeline these days. But what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how can it help your team to work more efficiently and boost employee engagement? We’ll share some tips and tools for you to use today.