Eightfold

JUNE 3, 2019

The retail sector is one of the largest employment sectors in the US. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , retailers employ more than 15 million people nationwide, or more than 10 percent of all employed workers. Technology has had a profound effect on retail, notes Steve Blyth , founder and CEO of Engage Works.

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Employment Metrix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

There’s been a lot said about where retail is going ( guilty as charged ), but less about where it is now. What do workers really think about the retail industry in 2018? Below, we take a look at the state of retail in 2018 – the good, the bad and the ugly; and what it all means for the stores looking to hire. What Do They Like?

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Achievers - Recruiting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This may be due to the high number of entry-level roles in sales and customer service, where new hires may leave for higher compensation. Retail: Research from McKinsey reveals that turnover rates for frontline retail workers have long hovered around 60%. Below, we’ll explore these two strategies in further detail.

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Jobvite

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Competitive compensation is key to finding and retaining top talent. The labor market today is still experiencing a shortage of qualified talent, especially in the hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries. Here are our top takeaways. Top takeaways from the RallyFwd Virtual Conference.

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CareerArc

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, holiday hiring in the retail industry dropped 7% this last year due to difficulties in finding retail staff. For example, many retail and warehouse workers are concerned about safety— especially now. Improving safety, therefore, can help you attract those candidates, as well as reduce costly compensation claims.

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Recruiting Blogs

JULY 30, 2023

Create engaging and informative posts about job openings, company culture, and employee testimonials. Create a structured interview process with a mix of behavioral and situational questions that assess both technical competence and cultural fit.

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Social Media Pharmaceuticals Compensation Transportation 57

Homebase

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For retail stores, restaurants, or delivery services, seasonal hiring is essential to manage increased workloads, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain profitability. This includes businesses like ski resorts operating only part of the year or retailers needing extra help during the holiday shopping season.

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Achievers - Recruiting

MAY 2, 2022

While compensation is arguably the most critical factor, other elements of an EVP have become increasingly valuable to employees today, including work-life balance, location, culture, and opportunities for advancement. It’s an expression of the culture, values, and overall corporate direction of a company.

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Glassdoor for Employers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The holiday season is critical for retail, and employers plan to hire hundreds of thousands of workers to meet consumer demand. Many retail workers transition from holiday work to full-time jobs. How many workers do retailers need for the holiday season? Conversely, trends in employment are a lagging indicator.

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Glassdoor for Employers

JULY 10, 2019

While high salaries and unique perks may have once been the keys to attracting top talent, a new survey from Glassdoor shows that a company’s mission and culture matter most to job seekers. Furthermore, over half of the 5000 respondents said that company culture is more important than salary when it comes to job satisfaction.

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Indeed

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Today the “retail apocalypse” is a recurring theme in the media. Read one too many accounts of high profile closures and bankruptcies and you might think that there is no future for brick and mortar retail. After all, online retailers such as Warby Parker, Bonobos and Amazon have opened physical locations in the past few years.

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Recruiting Daily

AUGUST 1, 2022

1 priority for job candidates – Candidates ranked work-life balance as more important than compensation, work culture and benefits. For example, candidates in the retail and transportation & logistics industries were especially confident, as were Asian and Black candidates.

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Homebase

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The tipping culture. This wage gap explains why our servers go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service and highlights the importance of American tipping culture. Managers have the flexibility to determine how tips are incorporated into their team’s compensation. In the U.S., What are tips?

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Jobvite

AUGUST 24, 2021

Those that have returned to work, especially in the service and retail industries, have encountered a changed landscape. We hear stories every day of people in the service and retail industries being accosted by entitled, rude customers. We are seeing a new kind of worker revolution.

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Retail JobVite Employer Branding Talent Acquisition 52

Contract Recruiter

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Your careers page should provide potential hires with all the information they need to make an informed decision, including job descriptions, company culture, and benefits. Examples include the National Association of Realtors, the National Automobile Dealers Association, and the National Retail Federation.

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Viaduct

APRIL 26, 2023

In return, employers have shifted their focus to increased workplace flexibility, upskilling, and corporate culture, significantly reshaping the labor market and how companies approach talent retention and recruitment. The pandemic caused many workers to re-evaluate their work-life balance and priorities and change their career paths.

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Jobvite

JUNE 28, 2022

Retail stores may seek extra hands during the holidays when the store’s volume drastically increases. Whether you offer better compensation, scheduling, or simply have a better company culture, you want to be sure you have some qualities that distinguish you from the competition. 2: Be the Employer That Stands Out.

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Hiring Compensation JobVite Training 52

Hireology

JANUARY 4, 2021

There’s a stigma associated with working in the retail automotive industry that affects who and how you hire. The pandemic has made the unemployment rate in typically safe industries — like hospitality and retail — skyrocket, so attracting those individuals to your dealership is easier than ever. Offer Competitive Compensation.

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Vervoe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In this article, we’ll articulate what a product manager is, a breakdown of the current demand, and four questions to consider when creating a product team — including compensation, role type, team structure, and skill validation. According to Medium , product managers are in great demand, with jobs increasing 32% in under two years.

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Broadleaf

AUGUST 8, 2022

Similar to Musk, when asked about remote-work arrangements, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said, “I do think for a business like ours, which is an innovative, collaborative apprenticeship culture, this is not ideal for us and it’s not a new normal.”. Other companies have put the choice of where to work in the hands of their employees.

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Ongig

MAY 21, 2024

” Positioning purposeful brand values at the start of an About Us section creates a lasting impression of your company culture. Zara, for example, says: “…ZARA today is an internationally known fashion retailer represented in over 88 countries around the world.” Our employees drive our culture.

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McQuiag

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Amazon is similar in many ways today: it’s a darling of disruption and has scaled itself in numerous industries from cloud to entertainment to online retail. Make sure compensation is at or above market: When you say “market,” try to benchmark to the top of the local market instead of the median. That’s a strong EVP.

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Employer Branding Compensation Culture Social Media 90

Visier - Talent Acquisition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The profound cultural reckonings of late—#MeToo and the Black Lives Matter movements—have created a groundswell of collective discontent that forced the country to confront toxic and unchecked misogyny and racism head on. For years, CEO compensation has been allowed to grow exponentially while workers’ pay has flat-lined.

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Indeed

JUNE 21, 2018

In truth, the Bay Area is also home to everything from finance to pharmaceutical to retail giants. Facebook needs no introduction, and its enviable workplace culture is almost as well known as the social media site itself. What makes the culture so great? Amazing environment, extremely open culture and great people.”.

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4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Your initial team also has an outsized impact on your company culture, shaping it in real-time. This impact is multiplied by the fact that your culture will determine your ability to attract future employees to join the organization. What skills are you lacking in your current workforce that are necessary to reach those goals?

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Stack Overflow

DECEMBER 20, 2019

For financial institutions, insurance agencies, law firms, healthcare companies, and even retail businesses, technology is no longer a cost center; cloud computing deployments, collaboration tools, and mobile device integration now drive long-term ROI. Demand for IT expertise is skyrocketing. The result? in the past three months alone.

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Job Descriptions Retention Employer Branding Advertising 62

Media Staffing Network

JUNE 12, 2018

A review of your mission statement and the company culture will be important as it will help determine if you have what it takes to attract and retain the employees you desire. Compensation plans that offer a new hire time to grow and not starve while doing so need to be put in place. We encourage them to think out of the box.

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Recruiting Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

Someone with ten years of retail experience is going to move on to something in the digital realm because that is where the jobs are going. Obviously, you don’t want to offer them a lower compensation package, but you definitely will not get into a bidding war and have to overpay.

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Homebase

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Are you a retailer who needs to add a few employees during the holiday rush? If you’re a retailer or other type of business whose season doesn’t fall into the summer months, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of other ‘opposite industries’ for you to explore; you just need to be a little more creative.

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Visier - Talent Acquisition

AUGUST 4, 2021

The profound cultural reckonings of late—#MeToo and the Black Lives Matter movements have created a groundswell of collective discontent that forced the country to confront toxic and unchecked misogyny and racism head on. For years, CEO compensation has been allowed to grow exponentially while workers’ pay has flat-lined.

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How To Compensation Benefits Industry 52

Staffing Talk

JANUARY 23, 2013

Zappos is an online clothing and shoe retailer that is headquartered near Las Vegas and was bought by Amazon for about $1 billion. The company has made a reputation for unparalleled customer service (especially for a web company) and a unique culture. But for those of you that don’t, get ready for a mind explosion.

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Retail Training Healthcare Compensation 80

CareerPlug

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With competition for employees high from big box retailers like Amazon and Walmart, if you wait more than a few days to reach out to a candidate, then more than likely, they have moved on to another opportunity. Make your company culture a prominent part of recruiting efforts. Some of our best tips for recruiting Gen Z ?

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Linkedin Talent Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Organizations that boldly reimagine their company culture and employer branding strategies in response to the new ways employees want to work will have a clear advantage in the battle for talent. And the early reactions are very strong, bringing our remote culture to life and allowing relatability with future employees.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 23, 2024

We need to rethink corporate cultures in America because it is literally eating us from the inside out. Customer service, retail, and food service employees often face demanding customers, tight schedules, and low pay. Mind-Gut Axis The connection between mental health and digestive health issues is well-documented.

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Staffing Talk

APRIL 11, 2013

There is now one job for every three unemployed Americans, and “retail salesperson” is the most common American job [MSN Money]. A chillier-than-usual-March led to layoffs in spring retail , building/garden, textiles, apparel, and food [HuffPost Business]. What can managers do to change a company’s culture?

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MARCH 6, 2019

However, for workers in low-wage jobs, like bartenders and retail workers, you’re going to have a more difficult time trying to convince those workers to pack up and move. The employer may also want to include some compensation for the time required. The first step is to showcase an employer’s diversity. Conduct robust intake meetings.

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Staffing Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

eHarmony moves into the job-matching sphere ; will base matches partly on cultural questionnaires [The Star]. Dismissed earlier this month, a lawsuit against Integrity Staffing Solutions (asking that workers be compensated for time spent in a metal detector ) gets reopened [Staffing Industry Analysts].

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