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12 Keys to Hiring Retail Associates [+ 20 Interview Questions]

SmartRecruiters

Hiring quality retail associates can be tricky in an industry challenged by high-volume seasonality and a turnover rate of 60%. But it’s worth it when 59% of retail consumers will walk away from a product or company they love after several bad experiences. In this article you’ll find: What is a retail associate?

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Mastering Seasonal Hiring: Retail Hiring Tips for the Holiday Season

CareerArc

The holiday season is a critical time for retailers, and now is the time for talent attraction teams to start preparing for the increased demand. Below, we’ll walk you through four tips for hiring seasonal employees and getting through the holiday retail boom in one piece. If you’re competing for top retail talent, you need a plan!

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Retail Staffing 101 [Infographic]

RecruitLoop

Owning a retail business is hugely challenging especially in more recent years as the threat of online competitors continues to grow and assault the brick and mortar retail segment. One way that offline retailers can emphasise their presence and prove their worth is by delivering excellent customer service.

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Automotive News Retail Forum Recap

Hireology

The final installment of the Automotive News Retail Forum: Dealer Discussions virtual series wrapped up this week, showcasing how dealers and industry partners have weathered the staffing and inventory challenges this summer. Over the past few years, dealers have continuously staffed up and increased their costs per employee.

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10 Ways to Improve Retention at Your Retail Store

Homebase

Holding onto great employees is challenging in the retail industry. But even those who want careers in retail can lose interest after years of low pay, repetitive work, and intense fluctuations in workload. No wonder the retail industry experiences 60% turnover annually.[ This makes them more likely to quit than other staff.

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How to create a retail store business plan

Homebase

A successful retail business starts with a well-thought-out retail business plan. In this post, we’ll explore what a retail business plan is, why it’s different from other business plans, what to include in it, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make your plan stand out.

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Overcoming the Talent Shortage in the Retail Supply Chain

Slayton Search Partners

The retail supply chain, in particular, felt the impact of the pandemic more keenly than many other industries. The result is a ripple effect on retailers’ efficiency and profitability. Like the goods and products they support, the workers and leaders who manage the retail supply chain are in high demand and short supply.

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