Tag: Employee engagement

How employee development shapes retail organisational culture

A key element for a thriving retail organisational culture is employee development, which is important to foster not only stronger skills but also deeper employee engagement, loyalty, and motivation. Opportunities for skill improvement and learning directly fuel a healthy retail culture, as research reveals that companies that engage in employee development enjoy a 24% larger profitRead more >

Retail Awards: How to Promote an Award Win?

For any business, winning a retail award is a proud and joyous moment. A good reflection on your team and some swagger for being recognised in the industry are included in your deserved win. That said, you still need to properly market retail awards to ensure you extract full value from them. Promotion can make yourRead more >

The Importance of Teamwork in Retail Customer Service Teams

Just as in any industry, teamwork is essential for achieving business goals and maintaining a positive workplace atmosphere. While individual work is very important, excellent customer service and customer loyalty are earned through teamwork. Working together as a team is the key to a successful retail business. If your company’s success depends on the satisfactionRead more >

The Qualities of Employee of the Year in People in Retail Awards

If the employer wants to foster a positive workplace culture, they must acknowledge the employees’ hard work, devotion, and achievements.  Stores offer more than just goods for sale; they are social hubs where people can meet and enjoy themselves. One of the best ways to show how much you recognize your employees’ contributions to theRead more >

How To Write an Award Entry for the People in Retail Awards

Applying for a People in Retail Award is about recognition but also about sharing your team’s outstanding achievements. However, as you will discover, this expression is overused, and your award application must stand out to the judges due to the stiff competition you will face. To that end, this guide will teach you how toRead more >

The Impact of Employee Awards on Retail Company Culture

In the dynamic and fiercely competitive world of retail, where improving customer experience reigns supreme, the importance of company culture is more visible than ever. A recent global talent trends survey reveals that 40% of professionals prioritise company culture and colleague relationships when considering career transitions. In response to this trend, organisations are increasingly recognisingRead more >

Measuring Retail Employee Engagement: Key Metrics and Tools

An engaged workforce isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a key to organisational success in the retail sector. We take a look at how retailers can create a strategy to foster employee engagement and what metrics they should use to measure it by.

Innovative Retail Employee Rewards: Beyond the Financial

While employers may think pay rises and bonuses is the way to motivate their workforce, we explore why there effects are short-lived and how using a more tailored and innovative approach to rewarding employees can prove more successful long-term.

Looking to better engage with your retail employees in 2023?

If you’re going to create and maintain employee engagement, you need to show that you value your employees. Last week we shared our views on the importance of feeling valued. Today, we want to look at why and how to make your teams feel valued through recognising and rewarding those who meet and go beyondRead more >