{"id":4494,"date":"2022-10-25T08:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T12:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=4494"},"modified":"2023-11-07T18:19:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T23:19:53","slug":"where-to-recruit-retail-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/where-to-recruit-retail-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Recruit Retail Employees You Love (and Make Sure They Last)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last couple of years, hiring hourly workers has become more challenging, especially knowing where to recruit retail employees. Pre-pandemic, the employment landscape favored the employer; and now it not only favors the job seeker, but it also offers <\/span>almost<\/span> 2x the number of open positions than it does available workers. With so many options for job seekers to choose from, attracting the talent you need can be tricky, especially without any assistance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The labor shortage isn\u2019t the only challenge impacting hiring. The retail industry has one of the highest quit rates at around 4% (second to the hospitality industry). Coupled with an <\/span>average<\/span><\/a> turnover of 60%, retaining retail employees can be even more challenging than recruiting them. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the worker shortage prevalent across the country, it begs the question, how do I find great workers? How do you know where to recruit retail employees? And better yet, how do you retain them? We\u2019ll cover all that below. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Recruit Retail Employees<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Because of the disparity between available workers and open positions, it\u2019s not enough to use the same recruiting methods you\u2019ve been relying on. Popping a \u201cwe\u2019re hiring\u201d sign on the window or throwing an\u00a0advertisement up on a job listing platform isn\u2019t enough to attract the talent you need. Rather than being passive in your recruiting, you need to actively (or better yet proactively) attract candidates to your business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When considering where to recruit great retail employees, the best option is to find and partner with a staffing agency. Staffing partners employ a diverse pool of screened and pre-vetted professionals who can help fulfill your hiring needs. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most staffing partnerships\u00a0will offer temporary, temp to hire, and permanent placements; meaning you can supplement your team on a short- or long-term basis. This is particularly beneficial during the holiday season when many retailers need to hire to account for an uptick in business. And then what happens when the holidays are over? They\u2019re forced to make mass layoffs that can impact their bottom line. With a staffing partner, you can avoid the fees and costs that come with hiring or firing employees because it falls under the responsibility of the staffing organization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But how do staffing companies know where to recruit retail employees? Though we can\u2019t speak for everyone, in MarketStaff\u2019s case, it\u2019s because we\u2019re able to tap into a nationwide network of employees who have a variety of experience in the retail industry. We\u2019re able to better recruit and retain retail employees because we offer them what they want: flexibility and choice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Retain Retail Employees<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Part of retention is knowing what employees need not only from their job, but from their employers as well. Because of the labor shortage, the current employment landscape favors the job seeker, meaning they have options when choosing their next job. And may be picky when doing so. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to prioritize retention; once you have them, you don\u2019t want to lose them. Here are 3 tips for retaining retail employees in the current employment landscape: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n