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Go Cubs! You can’t visit Chicago without catching a game at Wrigley Field ⚾ Huge thanks to our friends at Enablo for teaming up with us for a brilliant evening of hot dogs, home runs, and great conversation. It was the perfect warm-up before diving into the Employee Communications and Culture Conference today! 🙌 Attending too? Come and say hi to the Flip crew — Giacomo Kenner 🌀, Rafael Parra, Abby Guthkelch, Khylin Williams and Shamus Samborn (Enablo) will be on-site from 9–11 April! 👋 #LifeAtFlip #EmployeeEngagement #InternalComms

Let’s talk about what happens when your most experienced people leave… and no one’s set up to fill in 😅 Frontline managers are already struggling to onboard and upskill their teams — and 96% report skills gaps in their workplace 😬 With a retirement wave looming, that skills shortage is only set to get worse. So… what now? Dan Schawbel (Workplace Intelligence) and Luke Talbot (Flip) are going live next week to break down key insights from our new global survey — and talk about what frontline teams really need to succeed 🙌 📅 14 April 🕚 11:15AM EST / 4:15PM BST 🔗 Sign up here: https://okt.to/h5RLQa #EmployeeExperience #Upskilling #FrontlineWorkforce #LinkedInLive

Move over, Oscars. Step aside, Grammys. The 2025 Flip Awards are here to celebrate the real stars 😏🏆 We’ve been blown away by the entries so far — creative, inspiring, and a little bit genius. These awards are all about spotlighting the teams setting the gold standard in employee empowerment, across three standout categories: 🏅 Most Unique Community or Channel 🏅 Best Use of the Task Feature 🏅 Employee Voice Amplifier Winners will be revealed at Flip Forward on 21 May. Fancy joining us to celebrate? Join the list here: https://okt.to/gPH5u1 🗓️ #FlipAwards2025 #FlipForward #EmployeeExperience

14 hours a week. That’s how much time a frontline employee spends helping undertrained coworkers ⏰ That works out to over £12K per person, per year. So what’s actually causing this skills gap – and how do we fix it? 🤔 We teamed up with Workplace Intelligence to find out. From Boomers to Zoomers features insights from 1,500 retail and manufacturing workers, along with expert tips on onboarding, training, and upskilling the next generation. Grab the report and catch Luke Talbot (CPTO, Flip) and Dan Schawbel (Managing Partner, Workplace Intelligence) live on 14 April as they dive into the findings! Links are in the comments 👇 #FutureOfWork #SkillsGap #HRInsights

⚠️ Boomers are heading out. Gen Z’s stepping in. But without the right tools to train, engage, and retain the next wave of talent, the knowledge gap just keeps growing 😬 Join us on 23 April at 12:30 at HR Technologies UK for a panel on one of the biggest challenges facing frontline workforces today: the generational skills gap. Abby Guthkelch (Flip), Phil Fryer (Safestore Self Storage), Carolyn Deane (Savills) and Jen Draper (Work Networks) will share actionable strategies for building a connected, future-ready workforce 🚀 And hey — we’ll be at Booth DD50 all event long. Come say hi, chat with the team, and leave with a few fresh ideas. See you there! 👋 #HRTechUK #SkillsGap #FrontlineWorkforce

🌸 Spring has officially sprung — and so has the March edition of On the Flip Side! This month, we’re diving into everything from closing the frontline skills gap to gen AI. Here’s what’s in store: 🔥 Why bridging the frontline skills gap is critical – and how to get started. 💡 How gen AI is shaping the future of work and why skills gaps are stalling plans. 📸 A behind-the-scenes look at our evening with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the ‘Shaping the Future of Work’ roundtable. Ready to dive in? Give it a read – and remember to hit subscribe to stay in the loop! #FutureOfWork #HRInsights #SkillsGap #InternalComms

🗓️ We’re heading to the Windy City for the Employee Communications & Culture Conference – and we couldn’t be more excited! On 11 April, our very own Abby Guthkelch (Flip), Amy Calhoun (College of DuPage), Laura Wylie (William Blair), and Christy Kelly (Marina Maher Communications (MMC)) will take the stage to discuss how to stay relevant and lead in the AI era. Don’t miss their panel at 11:05 AM for expert insights on: 💡 The new opportunities AI is unlocking for comms 📈 Real-life success stories 🌍 Creating communication strategies that resonate across generations Plus, our Flipsters Rafael Parra, Khylin Williams, and Benny Gould will be on-site and ready to connect 🤝 Get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/erZtWdG3 #EmployeeExperience #InternalComms #CompanyCulture #AI

💡 Knowledge isn’t just power – it’s what keeps businesses running smoothly. But with a wave of retirements coming, frontline industries risk losing vital expertise. 📅 On 14 April, join Dan Schawbel (Managing Partner, Workplace Intelligence) and Luke Talbot (Chief Product & Technology Officer, Flip) for a LinkedIn Live session as they unpack our latest global survey. You’ll get exclusive insights into what frontline managers and employees really think about skills development, training, and technology — so you can stay ahead and future-proof your workforce 💪 🔗 Don’t miss out – register now: https://lnkd.in/em_QVdaC #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #EmployeeExperience

🗓️ Hey Retail Technology Show – we're coming your way! On 2–3 April, you’ll find us at Booth H4 at Excel London, ready to dive into the future of frontline work. Whether you’re after a live demo, expert insights, or just an excuse to grab some chocolate, we’ve got you covered 😉🍫 Want to lock in some time with our awesome team Mona Herbach, Benny Gould, or Jake Stenning? Let’s make it happen – book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/eZeA_FW3 #RTS2025 #RetailInnovation #RetailTech

Nearly 60% of frontline workers over 55 will retire in the next five years – taking decades of expertise with them ⏳ The good news? They want to pass down their skills. The challenge? Without the right tools, knowledge transfer is slow, costly, and inefficient 💸 So how do you bridge the knowledge gap before it’s too late? We partnered with Workplace Intelligence to find out. Our latest report, From Boomers to Zoomers, reveals insights from 1,500 frontline workers and managers – plus expert strategies to onboard, train, and upskill an evolving workforce. 📥 Download your copy here: https://okt.to/bTmc0H #FutureOfWork #KnowledgeTransfer #HRInsights #FrontlineWorkforce