Bridging the Talent Gap Retail Sector Employer and Employee Insights
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Key Takeaway #1
Hiring practices and labor pool skill deficiencies have created substantial problems for retail sector employers
Key Takeaway #2
Retail sector employers recognize that they can more readily access individuals with the applied work skills they desire when they consider people with postsecondary degrees


Key Takeaway #3
The straightforward path for retail sector employers to access people with postsecondary degrees—through partnerships with local colleges and universities—is underutilized but highly desired
Key Takeaway #4
Retail sector employees recognize and are highly motivated by the advantage they can provide to their employers and themselves through gaining credentials, but they still face a multitude of barriers and lack of resources that employers can provide for their and their workers’ mutual benefit

Read the full employer report here | Read the full employee report here | Access the powerpoint here
This project is made possible with support from Walmart.
