Organizational success in retail ultimately comes down to people — finding the right talent, nurturing their growth and preparing them for the future. In this episode of Retail Gets Real, Walmart’s first-ever Chief Talent Officer Lorraine “Lo” Stomski and NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie, discuss how retail leaders are reimagining talent acquisition, development and retention in a rapidly evolving industry.
(00:00:00) Walmart’s first Chief Talent Officer
(00:05:20) Why talent acquisition matters more than ever
(00:09:00) Changing perceptions of retail careers
(00:15:02) Building skills and pathways for career growth
(00:19:24) Proof points that change lives
(00:23:02) Talent strategies in uncertain times
(00:28:12) The future of talent acquisition and AI
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Resources:
• NRF Foundation's RISE Up Program: nrffoundation.org/rise-up
• Walmart's Live Better U: corporate.walmart.com/about/working-at-walmart/live-better-u
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• Become an NRF member and join the world’s largest retail trade association
• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org
• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy
• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.com
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