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3 Ways Your Onboarding Isn’t Setting Seasonal Hires Up for Success
In the time it takes you to read this sentence, a crop of talented seasonal employees received job offers from your competitors. And that means the highly coveted pool of seasonal retail talent just got even smaller — a situation that’s only intensifying as the U.S. unemployment rate continues to hover around a near-historic low of 3.7 percent. It’s no surprise that many retailers are trying to get ahead of talent shortage by hiring for the holidays earlier.
3 Key Takeaways for Businesses Hiring for the Holiday Season
October is the busiest hiring month of the year, and while passive job seekers can use the fall season to cast a wide net to see what’s available, a majority of job hunters will spend their pre-Halloween time searching for seasonal jobs to supplement the remaining months of the year. The holiday season is also an equally important time for employers heading into perhaps the most lucrative sales period of the year.
In Battle for Talent, Pre-Employment Verification Gives Retailers a Leg Up
Retailers today are locked in a battle for talent. With the U.S. unemployment rate at an all-time low, finding candidates from a smaller pool of applicants can be challenging. Savvy retailers are stepping up their game, with major players like Target announcing expanded benefits, while others explore new tools and data to help reduce turnover.
Why Retail Recruiting is So Different Than Other Industries
The talent recruitment process is unique to every industry. Retail is certainly one of the more interesting ones. Retail is a world defined by trends — both internal and external. Additionally, it's one of the largest industries on the face of the planet, with sales projected to top $26 trillion by the end of 2019. So why is retail recruiting so different than others? Well, there are many reasons. Most prominently, retail brings in workers from all walks of life.
This Is the Biggest Wedding Registry Regret for 2018
Zola survey sheds light on what couples wish they had registered for — but didn't. By Perri Ormont Blumberg You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. And we predict you'll be making zero homemade pizzas in 2019 without a pizza stone. Do you, maybe, perhaps, definitely wish you had thought your wedding registry selections over a little more carefully? Ah, wedding registry regret.
This Is the Biggest Wedding Registry Regret for 2018
Zola survey sheds light on what couples wish they had registered for — but didn't. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. And we predict you'll be making zero homemade pizzas in 2019 without a pizza stone. Do you, maybe, perhaps, definitely wish you had thought your wedding registry selections over a little more carefully?
2018 Holiday Hiring Strategies for Retail
The 2018 holiday shopping season is expected to bring historical sales due to a healthy economy and strong consumer confidence. However, with the national unemployment rate at an all-time low, finding qualified seasonal retail workers to fill the nearly 650,000 open positions this holiday season has been challenging. With only weeks left in the season, retailers must act now in order to secure top talent and maximize holiday sales.
Ways to Attract Skilled Talent in Today’s Tight Labor Market
With unemployment at a record low, employers in the retail industry face new challenges as the demand for customer service representatives is projected to grow 10 percent by 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. As business leaders realize that customers have far more choices than ever before — and that concentrating their efforts and investments on the right customer segments will yield the most value — “customer centricity” has become a strategic pillar within many organizations.
What Retailers Need to Know for the 2018 Holiday Season
Not to be confused with gig economy jobs like driving for Uber or picking up groceries for Instacart, a seasonal job is classified as temporary employment that's available part of the year. Retailers hire extra workers to cope with seasonal demands, and the part-time structure makes it ideal for college students seeking extra money during the summer and holiday seasons.
Retailers: Revamp Recruiting and Customer Service Will Soar
In recent years, we've seen retail splurging on new technology and digitizing stores in order to go head-to-head with the looming threat of online shopping. AR mirrors fill fitting rooms, IoT checkouts replace cashiers and voice bot assistants are being introduced to enhance store service, entice customers and boost sales. However, many retailers are failing to dedicate this digital upgrade towards one distinctive factor that attracts customers into a physical store: their employees.
It's the End of Retail as We Know it … And You Should Feel Fine
The amount of retail space shuttering in 2018 is on track to surpass the 105 million square feet record set last year, leaving retailers, shopping center owners and store employees shaking in their boots. Don’t hit the panic button just yet, however, because when one store closes, something new opens, bringing with it opportunities for consumers — and for job seekers.
Do millennials really hate cars?
Turning 16 used to be a coming-of-age. You could get your license, your first car ... But apparently millennials just don't give a crap about cars anymore — according to Bill Gurley, venture capitalist and Uber investor, at least. Gurley said this at SXSW Sunday, stating Generation Y doesn't use cars as a social statement and that their parents are getting frustrated their kids won't get driver's licenses.
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