Bridging The Talent Gap:
Retail Sector
Bridging The Talent Gap Retail Sector Employer and Employee Insights (2022)
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Employee Fact Sheet 2022
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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