All articles by Liz Morrell – Page 5
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AnalysisThe benefits of local sourcing
Local sourcing can not only be cost effective, it can help build community ties, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWaitrose apply the graduate filter
With a popular graduate scheme Waitrose needed a robust selection tool.
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AnalysisStress-related illness
Stress-related illness is a problem retailers must face up to and tackle, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisNew year, new job?
As staff reassess their working lives in the new year it is vital to re-engage them
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AnalysisPermanent lessons from temps
Despite a fleeting presence, Christmas staff can give your business key insights.
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AnalysisInsurance: Got it covered
The Competition Commission may have restricted the marketing of extended warranties, but insurance products still play an important role on the high street.
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AnalysisRaising the screen on recruitment
Pre-screening recruits can cut risk in the long run by weeding out dishonest staff.
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AnalysisMigrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it.
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AnalysisThe statistical equation
As the recession squeezes consumers the assumption has been that retail crime rates have soared, yet there is debate over whether this is true or not. Liz Morrell takes a closer look at the figures
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AnalysisPicking up the pieces: the impact of crime on store staff
The emotional impact of crime on store staff can be devastating if retailers don’t properly support them. Liz Morrell reports
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AnalysisRetailers take crime prevention to the web
With retailers frustrated by the lack of police action on retail crime is it right for them to use the internet to take crime prevention into their own hands, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisThe Boxing Day challenge
With Boxing Day falling on a Saturday more retailers will open that day – many going straight into Sale. Liz Morrell finds out how they can ensure their stores are ready and they have staff support.
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AnalysisCareers: Protecting your best assets
Poaching is a natural part of business, so how can you hold onto your best staff, asks Liz Morrell.
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AnalysisWaste Management: Retail is not a throwaway business
Implementing a proper waste management plan in store not only helps the environment but can cut costs too. And it’s easier to get your staff engaged than you may think.
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AnalysisWarehouse staff: Manning the backroom
They may not be customer facing but warehouse staff are as important as store staff and should be treated as such – particularly during peak Christmas trading, says Liz Morrell.
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AnalysisOn song for the festive peak
Getting the store operations timeline right for peak trading is crucial if you want Christmas to go off with a bang, says Liz Morrell
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Employee bonuses on a budget
Money might be too tight for pay rises, but there are other ways to reward staff says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisSign of the times: Digital signage
Has digital signage had its day in retail, or do a run of new deals mark a renaissance for this contentious technology?
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AnalysisSupply chain finance: A capital idea
The recession has done nothing for retailers’ relationships with their suppliers, as both sides struggle to manage cash flow. Liz Morrell explains how supply chain finance can aid working capital for both