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Retail is facing multiple challenges. Focus has shifted from product to customer experience, emerging markets have created uncharted forms of competition, and ecommerce has created a need for new positions, skills, and departments. All of these shifts leave employee satisfaction hanging in the balance and as a result, retailers are facing turnover at record highs and some of the lowest levels of employee engagement than any other industry.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that retail is among the top five industries with the highest turnover rate, and a Hay Group survey found that retailers averaged 67% turnover for part-time employees and 26% retailers said turnover costs have increased.
What Makes Employees Leave
According to Gallup, employees reported lack of career growth/development opportunities as the number one reason they left their current employers. Issues with supervisor/management and company culture also topped the list.
Employees Feel Disconnected
As retailers face a hybrid of in-store and online shopping, roles have shifted to increasing numbers of off-site or remote employees. This blended workforce can make aligning and maintaining a culture of recognition and engagement across multiple departments tricky.
What Employees Want
Employees who are highly engaged look for companies which offer them (from Gallup):
In order to build an attractive employer brand, look to employees. Develop a mission which is inclusive, inspiring, and relevant to not only employees, but also to customers. Tie values to a job well done through relevant, timely, and genuine recognition.
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