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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 12, 2024--
Around one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand (34%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ Australia and New Zealand Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as the majority of the 280+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they’re concerned about crime in their stores; at least half reported concerns about shoplifting and hostile customer interactions.
The independent market research firm, Researchscape, conducted the Australia and New Zealand survey in September 2024 to gauge retail workers’ perspectives about safety and workplace security measures. The results show that security technologies - mobile safety apps, body cameras, systems that can lock doors and allow store security officers to view real-time video of unfolding incidents - make people feel safer at work. Similar independent surveys were conducted in the U.K. and U.S., countries also dealing with high retail crime rates.
“As we approach peak shopping season, retail workers in Australia and New Zealand have clear concerns about potential crime and hostile interactions with customers, which can have harmful physical and mental impacts,” said Martin Chappell, managing director of Motorola Solutions’ Asia Pacific channel sales. “Retail workers and managers point to technologies they believe can help curb these issues - deterring theft, de-escalating confrontations with customers and simultaneously notifying security workers and authorities of emergencies. Our research shows that the right security measures can improve feelings of safety.”
Key findings in the Australia and New Zealand report:
“This report reinforces the views of retail associations in Australia and New Zealand that more needs to be done to create a safer environment for retail workers and customers,” said Chappell. “The information gathered can help to guide the sector, industry leaders, policy makers and authorities in the strategies, investments and technology solutions needed to make our retail environments safer for all.”
“ Retailers are increasingly seeking durable, high-performance technology solutions that not only aid in loss prevention but also provide critical protection for staff against aggressive or hostile behaviours, enhancing both security and workplace safety,” said Paul Bremner, principal research analyst at Omdia.
To view the full findings of Motorola Solutions’ 2024 Australia and New Zealand Retail Worker Safety Survey, download the report here.
About Motorola Solutions
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KEYWORD: AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE OTHER RETAIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HARDWARE SUPERMARKET DEPARTMENT STORES TECHNOLOGY CONVENIENCE STORE SECURITY RETAIL AUDIO/VIDEO HUMAN RESOURCES WEARABLES/MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
SOURCE: Motorola Solutions
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