Tell Me Something Good About Retail

Battling Retail Burnout and Boosting Sales

24 Oct 2024

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In this episode of "Tell Me Something Good About Retail," host Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor, and Carol Leaman discuss the post-pandemic retail landscape, emphasizing the critical role of frontline workers. Carol highlights challenges in hiring and training, revealing that 61% of frontline managers report a decline in applicant quality. They stress the importance of effective, engaging training to reduce turnover and burnout. The episode underscores the need for a supportive work environment and the potential for growth within retail careers, advocating for a more human-centric approach to managing retail employees.1. Introduction to Carol Leaman and Axonify- Axonify's role in supporting organizations with large frontline populations- Industries served beyond retail2. Post-pandemic retail landscape- Retail's strong comeback- Challenges in staffing and customer behavior3. Seasonal hiring challenges- Decline in applicant quality- Factors contributing to hiring difficulties4. Training challenges and solutions- Issues with traditional training methods- Axonify's approach to effective, bite-sized training5. Manager burnout and its impact- High percentage of managers considering quitting- Importance of proper training in reducing manager stress6. Practical ways to reduce turnover- Examples of ineffective training methods- Success stories with targeted, engaging training approaches7. Future trends in retail employment- Focus on manager support and mental health- Emphasis on retention and career development in retail8. Closing thoughts: The good in retail- Retail's resurgence and opportunities- Importance of quality customer experienceKey Quotes:- "Retail has come back stronger than ever." - Carol Leaman- "35 percent of managers have considered quitting in the last two months." - Carol Leaman- "The cost of turnover is enormous for retailers." - Carol LeamanResources mentioned:- Axonify's seasonal hiring surveyCall to Action:- Rate and review the podcast- Visit Axonify.com or SalesRX.com for more retail insights and training resources

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Tell Me Something Good About Retail

Battling Retail Burnout and Boosting Sales

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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