Hiring

Workforce turnover has reached an all-time high with a record 9.2 million vacancies. In June, the number of Americans who quit their jobs increased by 164,000 to 942,000, and retail is leading the charge with the most resignations of any industry. The resulting labor shortage has retailers across the country struggling to keep enough qualified people…

Although the gig economy isn’t new, it has come of age in the past few years as employees look to gain greater control of their time and job choices. Gartner estimates gig workers account for about 20 percent of the global workforce, with that number increasing to 37 percent by 2025. In some instances, the…

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, grocery store employees overnight became “frontline workers,” contending with everything from empty shelves caused by supply chain disruptions to enforcing purchase limits and in-store social distancing mandates. At this current stage in the crisis, with vaccination numbers increasing and stores returning mostly to business as usual, retailers are…

A strong workforce is one of the most critical components of a successful retail business, but a tight labor market can make it challenging to recruit and retain employees. The retail industry is one of the largest employers in the U.S., but a recent survey of 50 major U.S. retailers found that 94 percent were having trouble…

Following in the footsteps of one of its largest competitors, Target announced Wednesday that it would cover the cost of college for its more than 340,000 U.S.-based part-time and full-time employees working in Target stores, distribution centers and headquarters beginning this fall. The move comes days after Walmart announced it would cover college tuition and books…

Kohl's Corp. is giving an extra few hundred dollars to hourly employees at its stores and distribution centers to keep staff with the retailer through the holiday season. Hourly store, distribution center and e-commerce fulfillment center associates will be eligible for a $100 to $400 bonus for working with Kohl's through the holiday season, the company…

DSW is piloting self-checking stands in its stores in response to hiring challenges it's having, CNN reported. The retailer hopes automation is the solution to its lack of human workers. Karen Cho, senior vice president of human resources at Designer Brands (DBI), owner of DSW, told CNN that the self-checkout test started last year to…

Senior-level women in retail discuss the leadership strategies and hiring best practices they’re using to lead their team to success.

Kroger announced Monday that it will hold a hiring event on Thursday to fill 10,000 jobs across its businesses, reports CNBC. The event will offer virtual and in-store interviews for prospective staff in its retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing, and logistical operations. In addition to its namesake Kroger stores, the company operates brands that include Fred Meyer,…

Hiring is roaring back to all-time highs as the pandemic continues to slow. Employers added more than 900,000 jobs in March alone, and a recent survey shows 52 percent of employees plan to job hunt this year, up from 35 percent in 2020. At the nucleus of this turnover tsunami is a newfound awareness among employees…