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Can Store Associates Work Remotely?

Work from home has fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.
Neiman Marcus allowed some sales associates to sidestep furloughs and layoffs by working remotely at the start of the pandemic. It's still experimenting with the option now.
Neiman Marcus allowed some sales associates to sidestep furloughs and layoffs by working remotely at the start of the pandemic. It's still experimenting with the option now. (Courtesy)

Two years into the pandemic,

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Sheena Butler-Young
Sheena Butler-Young

Sheena Butler-Young is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers workplace, talent and issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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