👩💻US Labor Shortage, 🐥Chicken Sandwich Wars & More What industries are impacting the US labor shortage the most? What is this chicken sandwich thing really all about? Taco Bell launched what? This week’s Shiftonomics highlights the answers to these questions
📚New owners, new closures, new sectors This issue of Shifto takes a look at the new owner of Barnes & Noble, the newly announced closure of hundreds of both Pizza Hut and Walgreen locations, why overstaffing can cause employees
workforce engagement Your 2020 Benefits Mismatch If you have a blended workforce of hourly and salaried associates, this article is directed at you. Are your benefits mismatched with your employee population? The meaning of “balanced” depends on the company’
Shiftonomics by Branch 🏭 Can Gen Z Save Manufacturing from the ‘Silver Tsunami’? As the number of open manufacturing jobs in the United States reaches all-time highs, IndustryWeek delves into a new study that finds Gen Z more encouraged to seek manufacturing as a career option
Branch uses Mastercard Send™ to push funds instantly to U.S. debit cards Nearly 80 percent of hourly workers experience some degree of pay variance from week to week and 75 percent have less than $500 saved for an emergency. We understand that an unexpected emergency
Shiftonomics by Branch 👀 7 Things Hourly Workers Are Looking for Today This Shiftonomics explores how companies are rethinking how we use spaces, the latest benefits employers like Chipotle and Target are offering to attract and retain their hourly employees, and what hourly workers are
Industry Spotlight: Conversation with Wharton Professors Marshall Fisher, Santiago Gallino, and Serguei Netessine One of retailers’ top strategies for eliminating costs and boosting profits is cutting labor. While this may seem like a quick and easy way to meet those goals, it can be detrimental for
The Branch Report is here! With today’s tight labor market and the demand for hourly employees at all-time highs, we took a deep dive into the needs and concerns of hourly workers to understand their key priorities
Shiftonomics by Branch 💵 New Perk for Fast-Food Workers: Finish a Shift, Get Cash to Go The latest issue of Shiftonomics explores how brands like Taco Bell and Dunkin’ are expanding beyond their typical quick-serve fare to create lifestyle experiences for consumers, why early wage access has become a
Shiftonomics by Branch 🏬 One of the most valuable malls in America is getting a makeover 💡 Industry Spotlight: Conversation with CFSI’s Beth Brockland 🏬 One of the most valuable malls in America is getting a makeover 🚚 Amazon’s Freight Push Rattles Logistics Sector 📉 US retail store closures in 2019
Shiftonomics by Branch Industry Spotlight: Conversation with Financial Health Network's Beth Brockland So much of work wellness is tied to financial wellness. It’s what led Branch to expand our platform to add Pay and continue to develop new ways to improve the lives of
Inside Branch Branch Recognized by FinancesOnline for Premium Usability Thousands of hourly workers and enterprises rely on Branch to effectively manage their shifts. But not everyone knows about the efficiency of our software in managing employee schedules on the fly, which is
Shiftonomics by Branch 🏀March Madness is good for retail stocks We first launched Shiftonomics as a weekly newsletter covering all the stories about the future of work across industries, from manufacturing to retail. A year and some change later, we’re thrilled to
