Is it time to change your retail staffing model?
What is the size of the gig-economy? In the past year, it was almost $800 billion in annual spend with roughly 45 million people picking up gig jobs. That is a whopping 30% of the workforce taking part according to Staffing Industry Analysts. If you have not adopted the on-demand workforce model yet, you will […]
The Rise of The Contingent Workforce
By Rob Balfour, VP Enterprise Sales, AllWork There’s a dramatic global shift taking place in the in the makeup of a company’s internal workforce. The shift reflects not just the dynamics of the new economy, but also the increasingly popular employment trend of hiring a pool of contingent workers. This shift does not come without […]
Why Your Company Needs a Flexible Workforce
By Rob Balfour, VP Enterprise Sales, AllWork Study after study is drawing a clearer picture of the future of work; specifically, the contingent workforce. Businesses and employees are seeking options for flexibility. Employees and companies have the desire to earn money apart from the traditional style of doing business. Now, more and more organizations are realizing […]
Retailers: Salespeople are Your Greatest Asset
Image: Harvard Business Review At AllWork, we believed that top talent on the sales floor is the key to a successful brand. They are the face of your brand at retail and the ones who will provide customer service and get your product into customers’ hands. It’s crucial to support this talent with proper training and […]
Writing Job Posts to Attract Top Retail Talent
Filling a position and attracting top talent is hard in any industry, but when it comes to retail, it can be especially tough. With 4.6 million Americans working in retail sales, unemployment at historic lows, and a record number of job openings in the retail industry, securing talent is becoming increasingly tough. Cut through the […]
The Future of Retail: Trends for 2019
The retail industry is one that has changed dramatically over the past few years. Amidst all of the retail apocalypse chatter, an entire industry has slowly been reinventing itself in order to survive. Not only has it survived, but smart retailers are thriving by creating in-store shopping experiences and completely revamping the way their customers interact […]
What’s The Best Way To Manage Staff During The Holiday Rush?
When the holiday rush approaches, retailers need to get ready. But while is the time of year when you make the most sales, you need to look after your staff if you want them to perform effectively. Your staff will need some strong management to get them through the busiest time of the year. Your […]
Retailers are Hiring 650,000 Temporary Workers for the Holidays
The holidays are, of course, the busiest time of the year for retailers but this year is one for the record books. In a report released this week, The National Retail Federation expects retailers to hire between 585,000 and 650,000 temporary workers this holiday season. With sales in November and December to hit between $717.45 billion to […]
The Future of Staffing: Cloud-Based Platforms Make On-Demand Possible
Many companies today are using multiple solutions for their staffing needs that aren’t integrated with each other. From paper schedules to excel spreadsheets, some are still relying on out-dated forms of management for their staffing solutions. This lack of technology prevents any kind of true on-demand staffing from happening. If managers need to use one […]
There are 790,000 Open Job Postings in the Retail Industry
Yes, you read that number right. According to a recent article published by The Wall Street Journal, as of this August, there are 790,000 job openings available in the retail industry in the US. That’s an increase of 165,000 from this time last year. A clear indication that the so-called retail apocalypse is not what […]
