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The impact of 4IR technologies on the Retail sector | Deborah Machard

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The new role of the Retail employee.

The 4IR has taken the Retail sector by storm. In the eye of this storm are trends that could either make or break the sector. Along with the challenges, are a lot of opportunities that can positively impact the Retail sector in general, youth development, SME’s and the informal sector. In this discussion, we unpack these challenges and opportunities and discuss the undeniable need to upskill the unemployed and reskill the employed.
25 Oct 2021 English South Africa Careers · Business

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