General Session: Burning Issue # 5: Human Resources: Staffing, Recruiting and Retaining Personnel in a Labor Shortage
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
A labor shortage exists and it’s going to get worse before it gets better. The reality that it coincides with a growing skills gap makes for a very challenging time for retail executives and hiring managers. Experts recommend that HR leaders look to and build relationships with universities, recruiters and search firms, allow current staff to take part in external professional activities to help attract new talent, and look for potential employees on job boards and other social media outlets. Hear how top quartile chains are winning the labor battle.