HR Digest

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This is because the retailer is the biggest employer in the U.S. Rampant DEI backlash in corporate America has dissuaded many businesses from maintaining these policies but Walmart’s scaling back of its diversity policies is particularly notable. to do so, with over 1.6 million workers employed under its wing.

Retail 94

Retail Employment Management IT 94

HR Lineup

MARCH 18, 2025

Guusto Overview: Guusto allows employers to reward employees with digital gift cards that support corporate social responsibility initiatives. Perkbox Overview: Perkbox is a holistic employee experience platform offering rewards, discounts, and well-being support.

Bonuses 147

Bonuses Employee Recognition Retail Software 147

Achievers

JUNE 10, 2020

Grocery stores make up a large sector of the retail industry and there are more than 38,000 supermarkets in the U.S. How are major grocery retailers engaging their hundreds to thousands of employees on a daily basis? 79 percent more likely to give their employer brand a high rating. 25x more likely to give frequent recognition.

Retail 249

Retail Employee Retention Human Resources Employee Recognition 249

Employee Benefits

JULY 4, 2023

Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel.

Employment 119

Employment Retail Education Consulting 119

HR Lineup

JUNE 23, 2024

This approach is common in industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and customer service, particularly during peak seasons, large-scale expansions, or when launching new projects. Poor communication can lead to a negative candidate experience, affecting the employer’s brand.

Recruitment 245

Recruitment Utilities Technology Healthcare 245

Employee Benefits

JULY 15, 2024

Ocado Retail’s reward and benefits strategy is key to employee recruitment and retention, making it an attractive option for new employees and a workplace where staff feel appreciated and their efforts rewarded. The online retailer has a retail contact centre at the Riverside in Sunderland, with more than 200 employees.

Retail 59

Retail Recruitment Employment Employee Benefits 59

Money Talk

JANUARY 4, 2024

Employer Match- This is money contributed to employees’ retirement savings accounts to match what they save. Retail Rewards - Loyalty programs are common among retailers and restaurants and shoppers can earn points that convert to cash-off or free meals. Cash-back rewards are considered a rebate by the IRS and are not taxable.

Life Insurance 176

Life Insurance Retail Pension Benefit Taxes 176

Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2023

The Sodexo Engage report The mountain of lost benefits: closing the expectation gap found that 53% of employees in the same age group feel more loyal towards their employer if they feel supported at work, but only 18% leverage their benefits to help maximise their salary.

Employment 98

Employment Retail Medical Salary 98

Sodexo Engage

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Many UK employers are concerned by the announcement of the minimum wage and NIC increases. It’s more critical than ever to explore ways to make employer savings. With a salary sacrifice scheme, employers take the monthly repayment amount from an employee’s salary at the Gross level. The story doesn’t end there for employers.

Salary 52

Salary Retail Gross Pay Hospitality 52

Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Employee Benefits has reported recently that several employers are offering staff extra time off this festive period after another pandemic-hit 12 months. Discount retailer Home Bargains will close its UK stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to thank all its employees for their hard work over the past year.

Employment 98

Employment Retail Bonuses Recruitment 98

Achievers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Our recent survey shows that most employers are only measuring engagement once a year, if that, and many employees want more frequent surveys. This was even higher for retail where two-thirds (67 percent) agreed they should be surveyed more frequently. This is where pulse surveys come into the picture.

Retail 275

Retail Management Employment IT 275

Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2023

Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support. Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated staff. Flexible-working arrangements are an obvious place to start.

Employment 111

Employment Government Taxes Entertainment 111

Employee Benefits

JUNE 20, 2023

In addition, retailer Marks and Spencer introduced a neonatal policy with immediate effect to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave. The post 45% of employers do not offer a neonatal leave policy appeared first on Employee Benefits.

Paid Leave 101

Paid Leave Employment Retail Government 101

Achievers

JANUARY 21, 2021

Coborn’s, a retail and grocery chain that employs 9,200 people across the U.S. R&R users are 72% more likely to rate their culture of recognition highly and 23% more likely to rate their employer brand highly. And recognition is among the most effective non-financial factors employee retention.

Employee Recognition 324

Employee Recognition Employee Retention Retail Technology 324

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 3, 2023

Elderly and disability care provider Comfort Call, coffeehouse and restaurant chain Tim Horton’s, and lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret were featured on the list of worst places to work, according to staff. For employers which received a minimum of 30 reviews, the information was then aggregated into a rating out of 10.

Employment 80

Employment Retail Manufacturing Hospitality 80

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Many employers completed employee surveillance and this was usually against the will of the workers. Most employers wanted to take control over the employees’ behavior and that is why they applied many methods of surveillance. . Your employer is watching! This meant that their employee privacy law was in danger. .

Employment 98

Employment Work From Home Retail Software 98

HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

The Employment Standards Act in Ontario plays a fundamental role in overseeing the working conditions in the region, ensuring the minimum standards for employment and fairness within the workplace. According to the fact sheet, the new wage rates in Ontario will primarily affect workers in retail and food services.

Retail 52

Retail Food Take Home Pay Payroll 52

Money Talk

AUGUST 18, 2022

Some employers allow workers to accumulate sick leave. Some employers provide a certain number of annual personal days for family emergencies or time-consuming activities (e.g., Holidays- Many employers provide a fixed number of paid holidays. Some employers also purposely shut down their operations for week or two (e.g.,

Family and Medical Leave Act 186

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 186

InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A controversial bill that would require every employer in California to have in place a workplace violence prevention plan has been passed by the State Senate and is now in play in the Assembly. Employer groups have come out against the legislation, saying its provisions are onerous, especially for small employers.

Employment 98

Employment Hospitality Retail IT 98

Achievers

MAY 2, 2022

Employers everywhere are familiar with the Great Resignation. While individual reasons for changing jobs vary, one thing is clear: the need for employers to attract and retain employees is more critical than ever. A great employee value proposition is a key tool for employers to build and maintain a strong workforce.

Recruitment 274

Recruitment Media Retail Employment 274

Bayzat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The comparison is generally comprehensive, cutting across major industries so HRs and employers understand the standard industry compensation average. Retail and Consumer Goods Like the industries mentioned above, Retail and Consumer Goods are advancing. What Source Do Employers Use to Benchmark Compensation?

Salary 52

Salary Telecommunication Hospitality Retail 52

Achievers

JANUARY 21, 2020

retailer Shop Direct had to reinvent itself for the digital marketplace, employees felt frustrated and undervalued. After kicking off their employee recognition program with Achievers , Shop Direct saw employment increase by 17 percent. Watch this video below to learn more about Quest Diagnostics’ success story: Shop Direct .

Employee Recognition 257

Employee Recognition Retail Engineering Healthcare 257

Money Talk

JULY 5, 2024

On the other hand, employer retirement plan match requires worker savings and credit card rewards and restaurant and retailer rewards programs require consumer spending. Gifts and inheritances are typically 100% free. They are not taxed and typically do not require anything of recipients.

Finance 169

Finance Taxes Retirement Plan Retail 169

HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

is a global law firm that specializes in employment and labor law. The firm was founded in 1942 and has since grown to become one of the largest employment and labor law firms in the world, with over 1,500 attorneys in over 75 locations across the United States and in Europe, Asia, and South America. Littler Mendelson P.C.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Retail Healthcare Education 130

Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have changed which benefits employees value the most and what employers offer. Organisations that balance their own needs with those of their employees are likely to succeed in attracting and retaining talent as an employer of choice. But what does this mean in today’s labour market?

Employment 105

Employment IT Work From Home Take Home Pay 105

Enjoy Benefits

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The discount club can save literally £100s or even £1000s of pounds on online or high street retailers. For the employer, there’s no administration at your end, and the Discount Club can be cost-neutral when combined with other benefits. Discount Club savings also apply to restaurants, days out, holidays and hotels.

Salary 52

Salary Retail Deductible Deductions 52

Employee Benefits

MAY 18, 2023

Retail business Oliver Bonas has gained accreditation as an age-friendly employer by signing up to the Centre for Ageing Better’s pledge. By signing the age-friendly employer pledge, we are demonstrating the importance of taking steps to support all ages within our workplace. “We

Employment 72

Employment Retail Recruitment Employee Benefits 72

Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

For example, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes paid by consumers for frequently-purchased retail goods and services. Many employers use a percentage of workers’ pay as a base to set raises or an index like the CPI. Indexes typically reflect changes from a previous year or some other benchmark number.

401(k) 232

401(k) Pension Taxes Deductible 232

Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Its latest analysis, which is based on a sample of 39 awards between 1 May and 31 July 2024, covering more than 700,000 employees, found that this was the result of a downward shift, as fewer employers paid increases worth 6% or more. respectively in the year to July.

Retail 104

Retail Food Manufacturing Construction 104

HR Digest

JUNE 10, 2024

Thankfully, not all retail workers are required to wear body cameras. The concept of body cameras for retail loss prevention is gaining popularity as retailers look into how they can better identify those who steal from their outlets. Do All Retail Workers Have to Wear Body Cameras?

Retail 75

Retail Finance Technology Employment 75

HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

It is designed specifically for small businesses, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries. With Homebase, employers can create and manage employee schedules easily, view employee availability and time off requests, and make changes to schedules in real-time.

Overtime 130

Overtime Hospitality Retail Healthcare 130

HR Lineup

JANUARY 19, 2023

Snagajob is a leading online platform for job seekers and employers in the United States. The platform has been in operation since 2000 and has helped millions of people find jobs in a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, hospitality, and more. Snagajob is a great resource for both job seekers and employers.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Retail Healthcare Employment 130

Empuls

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With a wide range of options available— from retail brands to personalized experiences—gift card programs have become a go-to strategy for companies aiming to motivate and retain their workforce. Cost-effective for employers : These programs are budget-friendly and scalable.

Retail 52

Retail Taxes Entertainment Food 52

Workplace Insight

MAY 17, 2024

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts with Manchester City Council (MCC) to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, paving the way for the construction of the Manchester Digital Campus. Craig emphasized the close collaboration with the GPA in unlocking the potential of the former retail space.

Government 105

Government Retail Construction Health 105

Employee Benefits

MAY 31, 2024

Of course, Lego is by no means the only employer to take steps to engage employees with its sustainability goals. After becoming the first major retailer to become carbon neutral in its own operations in 2012, its multi-stakeholder approach is now focused on achieving net zero by 2039/2040.

Retail 101

Retail Bonuses Salary Employment 101

Employee Benefits

APRIL 21, 2023

In the UK, this presents a real opportunity for employers to differentiate themselves from competitors, particularly in industries which traditionally employ high numbers of minimum wage workers. In addition, the retailer has introduced a raft of initiatives to support new and prospective parents during their fertility journey.

Retail 101

Retail Parental Leave Recruitment Employee Benefits 101

HR Lineup

APRIL 26, 2023

Founded in 2012 and based in Meridian, Idaho, Verified First offers a comprehensive range of background check solutions designed to help employers make informed hiring decisions. Verified First’s clients span a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and technology.

Finance 130

Finance Transportation Healthcare Retail 130