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Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) as released its 2024 'State of Warehouse Operations' research, conducted in partnership with Vanson Bourne, highlighting critical issues that Australian businesses must address to stay competitive. Amid economic and geopolitical disruptions, local procurement and supply chain leaders are under increased pressure to manage staff retention challenges, modernise outdated technology, and streamline complex multi-channel operations.

 It all starts with effective and engaging onboarding and training

GUEST OPINION: The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive industries out there. Two and a half years after major staffing shortages began to impact day-to-day operations, constant changes in consumer behaviour continue to challenge restaurants across Australia - with an average staff turnover rate at 73%. A percentage that has been steadily increasing since the pandemic.

 It all starts with effective and engaging onboarding and training

GUEST OPINION: The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive industries out there. Two and a half years after major staffing shortages began to impact day-to-day operations, constant changes in consumer behaviour continue to challenge restaurants across Australia - with an average staff turnover rate at 73%. A percentage that has been steadily increasing since the pandemic.

Despite the majority (70%) of Australian employers being more concerned about their staff leaving their organisation in 2023 compared to 2022, many have stated that they are unable to address their employees’ concerns to entice them to stay,, according to new research.

Australian IT leaders have serious concerns about staff retention and recruitment, according to the latest survey by digital infrastructure company Equinix, with many businesses reskilling IT workers in response to the growing tech skills gap.

GUEST OPINION: Of all the challenges currently facing Australian CIOs, one of the most pressing is attracting and retaining people with IT skills and experience. Unfortunately, it’s a situation that’s unlikely to be resolved any time soon.

GUEST OPINION by Ashley Diffey, Ping Identity: As the number of infections rises around the world, many companies have directed their employees to work from home as a cautionary measure in an effort to assist in flattening the curve. What at first was seen as a short term situation is being extended without a known or defined end date.

GUEST OPINION by Ashley Diffey, Ping Identity: As the number of infections rises around the world, many companies have directed their employees to work from home as a cautionary measure in an effort to assist in flattening the curve. What at first was seen as a short term situation is being extended without a known or defined end date.

IT employers need to be willing to offer competitive remuneration packages in order to attract and retain the best talent to their company, according to one national recruitment consultancy which points to the 3.3% annual wage growth in the Australian IT sector.

Staff acquisition and retention, and professional development for their employees top the list for Australia’s chief financial officers this year, according to a new study which also reveals that more than half of the country’s CFOs will focus on talent management throughout 2017.