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Relief Bed Donates Mattresses to Turkey and Syria

In recent months, nonprofit Relief Bed International has responded to significant need for mattresses around the globe, especially Turkey and Syria. In December, the Seattle-based...




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“Take 5” Flashback – Spinks Talks Sustainability

As we buy Daytimers and plan for the new year, be sure to pencil...

“Take 5” | Even More Sustainable Foam

CertiPUR-US Program Executive Director Michael Crowell and Helen Sullivan, CertiPUR-US communications counsel, share a...

“Take 5” | Yatas Bedding Expands at High Point Market

Jason Kennedy, brand manager, North America, for Yatas Bedding, shows off the company’s new...

Mlily USA Kicks Off Holiday Giving on CBS Talk Show

The holiday spirit is in high gear at Mlily USA, as the bedding manufacturer recently gave away mattresses to viewers of the CBS morning...

Mattress Firm Donates Beds to Military Service Members

In honor of Veterans Day in November, Houston-based retail chain Mattress Firm donated new Tempur-Pedic mattresses to 10 military service members in each of...

Kids These Days

Teens can open our eyes to the value of diversity, equity and inclusion I have two teenagers (well, one teen and one young adult) in...

Smart Screening

Social media platforms serve all sorts of purposes, but in recent years a new function has become available for employers — social media background...

Maximizing Your Feedback

To become a more effective manager, you need feedback — not only from your supervisor, but from the employees you supervise. Be aware, however, that...

How to Win the Hiring War

Follow these recommendations to enhance your workplace reputation and compete for top talent against bigger brands  There was a time when Apple was known only...

A Lifeline for Retailers

Government agencies lend a helping hand to struggling businesses Help is on the way. Retailers large and small, battered by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak,...

Surface Story: How Long Does Coronavirus Stick Around?

Understanding how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces can help you keep your store and products clean and safe for consumers Note: This article was...

Slowing Down the Revolving Door

Does your store suffer from high turnover? Results from a 2019 survey reveal the top 3 factors that lead employees to call it quits. Holy...

Disappearing Act

Has a job candidate ever ghosted you? In other words, has a strong prospective employee pulled a no-show during the hiring process? Here are...

Is Payday Going Out of Style?

Global survey finds employees want greater speed, security and flexibility in receiving pay, and prefer employers who care about their financial wellness As the world...

Men and Women Search for Jobs Differently

How do women and men differ when looking for jobs? LinkedIn, a business and employment-oriented website with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, released its Gender...

Mature Employees Wanted

In a tight job market, consider hiring workers at or past retirement age. You’ll be surprised by the strengths they bring Are you looking for...

How to Hire, Train and Keep an All-Star Staff

To remain competitive in a tight job market, retailers need to attract, invest in and keep engaged, knowledgeable employees Sleep Savvy offers these practical suggestions...

Cost of sleepiness too pricey to ignore

PR campaign encourages employers to educate employees about the dangers of sleeplessness and its impact on workplace safety, productivity and health Getting insufficient sleep and...

How to respond to sexual harassment at work

Survey finds 72% of employees who experience unwanted advances do not report the incidents As accusations of sexual misconduct at work continue to rise, it’s...

Don’t let vacation time go unused

Put your trips on the calendar now to get the time off you need to relax and restore Summertime is prime vacation time. Do you...

Lessons from the GM’s office

BY GERRY MORRIS First, don’t have an office—and other advice from a retailer who knows how to sell mattresses  In my column in the April issue...

Help wanted: Retailers seek more workers for tech roles

With the continued rise in online and omnichannel shopping, retailers in the future will have less use for traditional staff like cashiers and even...