by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 5, 2022 | Operational Insights
When a customer walks into Goleta Valley Paint in Goleta, California, they are greeted with colorful displays that show off the paint tools and accessories the store sells. Owner Steve Ozab believes ordinary white pegboards actually draw customers’ attention away from...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 4, 2022 | Operational Insights
There is no lack of advice out there for new managers coming into a leadership role. Here are some of the top tips managers can use to be successful. Ask for help. No matter what industry you’re in, there are people who have been in your shoes before and want to see...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 4, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, completed its 2021 annual retrospective analysis and found several trends to watch in wellness for 2022. A certified woman-owned business enterprise, Wellness Workdays designs and delivers corporate...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 4, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
While many in the construction and home improvement industries anecdotally feel the pinch of not enough workers, the statistics back up those sentiments. The Associated General Contractors of America conducted a survey in September 2021 that found 89 percent of...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2022 | Operational Insights
Getting sick is a part of life. But for retailers, sick or injured employees can lead to extra costs and a loss of productivity and efficiency. In 2019, independent research group Integrated Benefits Institute found that illness-related work absences cost employers...
