5.1 million. That’s how many jobs have been lost to date in the United States since the recession began. It’s hard to imagine how such a dismal figure could translate into any good news for convenience retailers, but it turns out there is an upside.
C-stores have long struggled to attract a higher caliber of employee and retaining them has been even more difficult – until now. With more people out of work and fewer jobs to be had, candidates who would have never before considered working at a convenience store are filling out applications. Now is the time to upgrade your work force.
This not only means replacing workers who are not performing up to standards with new hires, but also pushing your average workers to become high performers. Set goals that are challenging but attainable, and reward those employees who rise to the occasion. The more high performers you have on staff, the more high performers you will attract.
The winds have shifted, and c-store retailers are now in a power position. Don’t settle any longer for merely shift fillers. There are many others looking to take their place.
-- Linda Lisanti
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Posted by: Richard Bowman | May 17, 2009 at 08:13 AM