HR Retail

Frontline leaders make or break the employee experience. Retail is evolving, and so must leadership. That means: - Stronger career pathing to boost retention. - Better tools for frontline managers to lead effectively. - New leadership competencies for a changing workforce. At HR Retail this afternoon, Greg Shebesta, SHRM-SCP from Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.), Amy Miller from ASICS & Andrea Wasserman from The Executive Express are breaking down how to develop leaders who can thrive in today’s retail landscape. What’s one leadership skill that’s become critical in retail HR? Share your #HRRetail session takeaways below! 📹 P.S. Take a look at all the connections being made onsite! ⬇️

My colleague Mindy Gulledge is out in CA at the #HRRetail Conference. If you are attending, please be sure to connect with her and say hi! (And if you need a quick caffeine break, she always knows where to find the best cup of coffee!) #HRRetail2025 #RetailHiring #TalentAcquisition

Want to reduce turnover? Invest in internal mobility. Retail HR leaders who create clear career paths, mentorship programs, and development opportunities are seeing higher engagement and retention. Yet, many companies struggle to connect employees with long-term growth inside the organization. At HR Retail, Chuck Davis from New Balance, Matt Wozar from Five Below, Michelle Wentz from Hot Topic, Shlanda Burch from Madison Reed, Justin Lessard-Wajcer from Nurau, and Andrea Wasserman from The Executive Express are tackling this challenge head-on. What’s one way your company supports internal career growth? Let’s swap strategies at #HRRetail!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn’t just about hiring—it’s about culture, engagement, and business impact. From the C-suite to the sales floor, how do we ensure DEI is embedded in the fabric of retail organizations? And with today’s evolving talent landscape, what role should HR and leadership play in driving meaningful DEI efforts? Join Jennifer Velez (Forever 21) & Chéla Gage (OLI Strategies) at HR Retail for a powerful discussion on building a culture of belonging in retail. How is your company making DEI a priority in 2025? Share your experience with the #HRRetail community below!

The Checkr, Inc. Team is excited to connect with HR leaders at HR Retail 2025! Join my 11:30am session, “Reduce Candidate Dropoff and Speed Up Retail Hiring” or say hello to Sean Beatty, Luke van den Bos and Nicole Miroyan (Doone) at Booth #201.

Retail isn’t just a job—it can be a lifelong career. But in today’s competitive job market, are we doing enough to inspire and incentivize the next generation of retail professionals? From entry-level to executive leadership, HR leaders need to build clear career paths and rethink incentives to attract and retain top talent. Joe Tischbern (Chedraui USA), Chéla Gage (OLI Strategies), Reginald Johnson (Signet Jewelers), Maggie Fox Stortroen (Fabletics), and Elaine Lou Cartas, MS, PCC are exploring how to future-proof retail careers this morning at HR Retail 2025. Share your key takeaways using #HRRetail!

Ready to put the frontlines first in LA! 🎤✨ Pumped to be speaking at HR Retail in Los Angeles over the next 2 days—connecting with people & operations leaders who know just how critical the frontline really is. I’ll be sharing how Nurau helps retail orgs deliver always-on support into the hands of frontline teams. Less time spent fighting fires, more time leading and selling. Expect real talk, future-of-work energy, and some hard data on what’s actually working on the floor. 👀 If you’re at the show, come say hi 🫶 #HRRetail #FrontlineInnovation #FutureOfWork #SpeakerMode

We’re live in LA and officially kicking off Day 1 of HR Retail 2025! Special thanks to the teams from Mejuri, CALPAK, Kendra Scott and Saatva for leading the store tours yesterday! It was awesome to peek behind the curtain and see people strategy in action. Now it’s time to grab your coffee and jump into a full day of panels, keynotes, and conversations tailored to the current #retailHR landscape. 📽️ Check out the Pre-Day recap video below and let us know if you see yourself or your team members! 📲 Don’t forget to post your takeaways throughout the day using #HRRetail.

We’re officially live in LA with the brightest in retail and e-commerce HR for HR Retail 2025! Over the next three days, get ready for game-changing insights, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections that will shape the future of your #retailHR strategy. Let’s make the most of it—share your takeaways, tag your new connections, and don’t forget to use #HRRetail to join the conversation while you are onsite!