Bridging The Talent Gap:
Retail Sector
Bridging The Talent Gap Retail Sector Employer and Employee Insights (2022)
Employee Fact Sheet 2022
Employer Fact Sheet 2022
Bridging The Talent Gap Retail Sector Employer and Employee Insights (2019)
Read the full employer report here | Read the full employee report here | Access the powerpoint here | Access the Retail Sector Dashboard here
Key Takeaway #1
Hiring practices and labor pool skill deficiencies have created substantial problems for retail sector employers
Key Takeaway #2
Retail sector employers recognize that they can more readily access individuals with the applied work skills they desire when they consider people with postsecondary degrees.
Key Takeaway #3
The straightforward path for retail sector employers to access people with postsecondary degrees—through partnerships with local colleges and universities—is underutilized but highly desired
Key Takeaway #4
Retail sector employees recognize and are highly motivated by the advantage they can provide to their employers and themselves through gaining credentials, but they still face a multitude of barriers and lack of resources that employers can provide for their and their workers’ mutual benefit
Read the full employer report here | Read the full employee report here | Access the powerpoint here
This project is made possible with support from Walmart.