It can be difficult to keep up the effectiveness of the recycling program at your supermarket, being that many of your customers are in a hurry. And, if they’re not in a hurry, they’re using your supermarket as a dumping ground for the rubbish in their vehicle. Here are some things you can do to […]
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Employers in Australia are not obligated to provide their employees with smoke breaks, but they are obligated to provide rest and meal breaks. During those breaks, it’s the employee’s decision whether or not they choose to smoke. In this article, we’ll go over: Workplace health and safety obligations General obligations for providing breaks at work
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Supermarket managers and owners ensure that the supermarket runs smoothly, customers are happy, and employees are treated fairly. To fill these leadership roles correctly, there are certain skills that supermarket managers and owners must have. With these important skills, they’ll see success for themselves and their business. This article will briefly detail the key skills
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The nature of a product is that its popularity will most likely come to an end at some point. This happens when demand for a particular product decreases, which puts it at the final stage of its life cycle. When it reaches this stage, it could turn into a liability. If this happens with a
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Supermarket purchases of painkillers could be limited to two packs per person and restricted to over-18s as concern rises over increased rates of poisonings. The Therapeutic Goods Administration will meet next week to consider a raft of changes to the purchase of paracetamol following recommendations from an independent report. Some of the major changes include
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Harris Farm Lane Cove released three new secret menu items only available in store – but customers have to be in the know to get their hands on them. One of Australia’s supermarkets, that was dubbed “the most boujee” when it first opened, has welcomed a handful of new additions to the fold. Thousands rushed
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Supermarket chain IGA is shaking things up with a new concept store, delivering a uniquely old-fashioned bespoke service, with some huge differences to Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. The new stores, named IGA Local Grocer, will allow customers to choose which products they stock and are being rolled out in hundreds of locations across the country. Every Local Grocer you
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Key points: Coles says it is experiencing a high volume of requests from suppliers to raise cost prices In response, Coles has asked producers to work on cutting costs on their end NSW Farmers says the supermarket is unfairly exploiting its market power New South Wales Farmers has hit back at supermarket giant Coles after
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Let’s start off by understanding what actually is a performance review (or performance appraisal)? A performance review is a formal meeting between an employee and their manager. During this meeting, both parties provide feedback, discuss achievements and development areas. Performance reviews can often be of time of anxiety for the employee and time consuming, and
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Success in the supermarket industry is related to your ability to interact with customers and satisfy their needs. You must figure out how to optimise your customer service strategy. Review business data and customer analytics to establish where you excel and where your approach needs some work. What you discover will factor into your customer
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The Spar supermarket in Allenstown will close its doors on Friday, 28 October. Business owner Ian Kinsey, who divides his time between Rockhampton and Blackall, said several factors had contributed to the decision to shut the Fitzroy St store. “It just doesn’t have the turnover, which is a real shame because the people who live
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Key points: Northern Gold Coast drone grocery deliveries start Wednesday, November 2 Customised autonomous drones weigh 5 kilograms and travel at 110 kilometres per hour The drone weight limit of 1 kg means it is targeted more for small, forgotten ingredients Northern Gold Coast residents will next week become the first customers in Queensland to
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Clear communication is important at your supermarket, and your employment agreement should be the clearest. With recent changes made to the statutory requirements and wage rates, supermarkets in Australia need to follow a confirmation of employment process. Importance of Confirmation Annual confirmation of the employment program allows you to communicate effectively with your employees and
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