How to overcome the main Retail HR Challenges of 2022
There are a lot of HR challenges that professionals need to deal with. The retail industry is no exception to this rule. According to PwC's global human resources outlook, retail executives are already facing several challenges, and these will only increase over the next five years.
For now, let's focus on one of the biggest things on everyone's minds: retaining millennials and Gen Z. What factors tend to be the most essential for them when it comes to staying with an employer? Here are just some of their top priorities:
- Training and development opportunities (89%)
- Flexible working conditions (88%)
- A job that makes use of their talents and interests (86%)
- A good relationship with their boss and colleagues (79%)
- Autonomy to do their job how they want to (73%)
What can we learn from this? First and most importantly, companies need to provide the training and development opportunities that the younger generations crave. Secondly, consider offering new working methods such as flexible hours or remote working. You could even consider offering internships for students who would like some on-the-job experience before starting their careers. Furthermore, focus on having a good relationship with your employees. Last but not least: encourage autonomy and give your employees the freedom to do things how they want to.