Holly Shaskey-Platek

Holly Shaskey-Platek

Holly Shaskey-Platek, former EVP, CHRO Michaels Companies, has built people-centric programs that have been recognized by Great Place to Work and the National Diversity Council. She has a diverse business background having held executive leadership positions in human resources, merchandising and operations at Michaels Companies, Family Dollar and Target Corporation (Department Store Division). She is an advisor to InStride, a public-benefit company leading the movement to advance social and business impact through strategic workforce education. Shaskey-Platek has earned her bachelor’s of science degree from South Dakota State University and associates degree from Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City.
Why Workforce Education is Critical to Recession-Proofing Your Retail Business

The Great Resignation. The rise of e-commerce. The supply chain squeeze. These are just the latest in a string of challenging issues facing the retail industry, with a possible recession looming on the horizon. Retailers have rebounded from economic downturns before, however, relying on an economic recovery will not be sufficient without a workforce ready…