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4 Ways to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring in Retail

Vervoe

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an incredible impact on labor markets right across the world — particularly in the retail industry. In the US alone, there were 878,000 job openings in retail in March 2021, a 53% increase from the same period the year prior , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Post a job listing.

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Walser Automotive Group Launches Women’s Resources Network: What Other Dealers Can Learn

Hireology

Walser Automotive Group, a dealership group with more than 20 locations in Minnesota and Kansas, recently announced the launch of its Women’s Resources Network, the first group of its kind in retail automotive. Write More Inclusive Job Descriptions. Take a look at your dealership’s job descriptions.

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Analyzing Competitors Can Fuel Your Recruitment Success

Rally Recruitment Marketing

On the other hand, if you aren’t analyzing your competition, you risk losing out on top-notch job seekers when they accept offers from other employers (who have been providing what candidates want). It’s also about assessing your own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to recruiting. How is their job search functionality?

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5 tips to boost your 2022 seasonal hiring

CareerArc

For example, holiday hiring in the retail industry dropped 7% this last year due to difficulties in finding retail staff. Now is a good time to assess what candidates are actually looking for, and see what you’re able to offer. For example, many retail and warehouse workers are concerned about safety— especially now.

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June 2020 BLS Jobs Report: What You Need to Know

Hireology

Whether you are an essential business open and looking for staff, or an organization that is closed or operating at limited capacity, now may be a good time to assess whether you have the processes in place to help you evaluate today’s record number of available candidates looking for new roles due to being furloughed or impacted by a layoff. .

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Sales Job Titles and Terms, Explained

Zengig

You also want to have a solid understanding of the job duties so you can accurately assess whether you’ll be happy in the role, which can be difficult when dealing with ambiguous job titles. Think of the old-school door-to-door salesmen—this job is a quintessential example of outside sales. What is outside sales?

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7 Ways to Create an Effective Seasonal Hiring Strategy for Your Small Business

Homebase

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.