The Importance of Human Skills for Retail Workers
Thursday, 01 April 2021
As technology in retail continues to change and develop, the human skills needed to embrace these changes are perhaps more important than ever. Social skills, communication, time management, problem solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability and resilience make up the basic skillset that every retail worker should now possess, yet they are all too often overlooked, particularly
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Retail Degree Questions Answered
Friday, 19 March 2021
On February 1st, 2021 we started accepting applications for the September 2021 intake for the part-time Degree in Retail Management Practice. Over the last number of weeks, the response has been overwhelming with over 60% of the allocated places already reserved. From talking to applicants there are a few reasons why the part-time Degree in
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Update on the Degree in Retail Management Practice December 2020
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
In September we officially kicked off the 8th intake for the Degree in Retail Management Practice. We were delighted to welcome 58 new 1st year students to the programme, who join 87 other students across second, third and fourth year. In total this makes close to 600 students that have joined this programme since it was
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2020 Semester 1 Update on the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Massive congratulations to all the apprentices on year 1 and year 2 on completing semester 1! In September 2020, we were delighted to have 183 apprentices registered for the incoming 20/21 year of the Apprenticeship in Retail Supervision programme. A 110 new apprentices joined Year 1 and 73 apprentices progressed into Year 2 of the
Retail Technologies and Future Skills Report Launches
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Last week we officially launched the findings from the groundbreaking Retail Technologies and Future Skills Report which examines the impact technology is having on retail and the future skills required within the sector. The report uncovers what retailers are prioritising as part of their digital transformation, it reviews emerging technologies, examines how retail jobs are
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Upskilling, Reskilling and Career Progression during COVID-19
Thursday, 08 October 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us out of our comfort zones and for many, has led us to question our future plans. It’s no wonder, then, that during the current pandemic, many people are rethinking their careers. Whilst the current situation brings about many challenges for our professional and personal lives, many people are taking
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Covid-19 Business Supports
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Covid-19 has caused unprecedented interruption to our daily and business lives. With business across the entire country now facing extremely challenging times, thankfully, there are a number of supports available for business owners to help you and your employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail Ireland Skillnet recognises these challenges and are committed to supporting our
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Free COVID-19 Online Courses for Retailers and Retail Workers
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
With the gradual ease of restrictions and as we return to work, we now have a new normal as COVID-19 will be here for sometime. Businesses across all sectors must adapt and health and safety arrangements will need to be reviewed. With this in mind and as part of the Return to Work Safely Protocol we
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The Future of the Retail Worker
Wednesday, 08 July 2020
The retail sector will change more in the next 50 years than it has in the past century according to experts. New technological innovation is driving this movement with online stores, checkouts that can be done on your mobile phone, and apps that instantly shop—curated styles from all your favourite bloggers and influencers. The typical customer retailers face today is constantly connected, well aware
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New Course – Covid19 Guide for the Lead Worker Representative
Saturday, 04 July 2020
To help you protect yourself and those around you from coronavirus, we are offering our new course – Covid-19 Guide for the Lead Worker Representative FREE of charge. We know that it is a difficult time with a lot of uncertainty that is why we want to help you to be confident in the actions
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