Hiring
February 22, 2019 at 11:25 am
Levi’s has hired its first artificial intelligence (AI) officer. Katia Walsh, who was most recently Vodafone’s chief data and analytics officer, will begin her tenure at Levi’s on April 29. According to a company statement, Walsh will focus on building “data, analytics and artificial intelligence enablers” that will strengthen the company’s present and future business…
February 15, 2019 at 2:06 pm
Outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc., or REI, says its president and CEO Jerry Stritzke has resigned for failing to disclose a personal relationship with the head of another organization in the outdoor industry, according to a company statement. REI's board accepted Stritzke’s resignation “following an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding a personal and…
January 30, 2019 at 9:47 am
By adding relevant benefits that help out employees, employers can see better results in the workplace from less stressed employees.
January 25, 2019 at 10:32 am
The 8,000 truckers who work for Walmart are getting a raise, with average pay soon approaching $90,000 a year, as the company looks to hire hundreds more drivers amid an ongoing shortage of truck drivers. Walmart's bid to recruit more truck drivers had it running national TV ads in the fall, shortening the hiring process, and offering…
January 24, 2019 at 4:58 pm
As retailers compete for top talent in an increasingly tight labor market, Capango’s State of Retail Talent survey provides an inside look at today’s retail job seeker, including how they like to work and what they’re passionate about.
January 21, 2019 at 11:05 am
The bottom line? The ideal store associate profile has changed dramatically, and there’s a war for top retail talent with this profile.
January 8, 2019 at 11:00 am
To free up time for prioritizing diversity, recruiters need to make hiring less burdensome by embracing automation capabilities.
January 7, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Lowe's said last week that it plans to hire more than 65,000 associates this year to improve customer service and product availability. Roles are focused on enhancing customer service and include seasonal associate, merchandising support, store leadership and technology careers. According to a press release from the company, Lowe's hiring investments include: More than 50,000 seasonal…
December 13, 2018 at 12:35 pm
With only a few weeks left until the end of the holiday shopping season, retailers are looking forward to closing the season on a strong note. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting holiday sales to increase to $720.9 billion for November and December. Compared to recent years, 2018 brings a consumer set with more…
December 5, 2018 at 3:30 pm
No matter the role, the success of seasonal employees depends completely on the training systems used to get them up to speed.
