Technology will change the nature of work in the future at retailers like Loblaw Companies Ltd., so the company says it’s investing not only in things like self-serve checkouts, but also retraining its workforce. Loblaw Companies Ltd. says technology will change the nature of work in the future, so it's investing not only in things like self-serve checkouts, but also retraining its workforce. Article Continued BelowWhile the company is investing in these technologies, it is also “developing a future-ready workforce,” said Davis. Loblaw has created more than 1,000 roles in its digital business and launched online training programs several months ago that workers have accessed thousands of times, she said. Loblaw is also planning to spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars over the next five years in an effort to make workers ready for upcoming changes.

Source: thestar May 02, 2019 16:30 UTC