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“SVP Spotlight – 4 Strategies to Find the Right Hire plus 40% off job postings for BRA Retail Members” by Doug Works (BRA Executive Director)

by | Apr 16, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

“SVP Spotlight – 4 Strategies to Find the Right Hire plus 40% off job postings for BRA Retail Members” by Doug Works (BRA Executive Director)

Hiring in retail is tricky. As a result, the good people behind Outdoor Industry Jobs are often asked about best practices for getting good candidates, and they wanted me to share the following 4 possible strategies to help find and hire top talent:

  1. Brag.  A lot.  Candidates like to picture their future job, and nothing helps them do that better than listing the great benefits of working at your company.  Whether it’s a dog-friendly environment, an espresso machine, or a 401K – make sure to feature benefits prominently in your job posting.
  2. Provide a path for career advancement.  The cheapest way to run a business is to retain good employees.  The best employees will want the ability to advance their career.  Creating and selling that opportunity is a great way to attract talent.
  3. Focus on fit.  People that like your store are more likely to stick around.  Even if it means paying a little more, we recommend prioritizing cultural fit to save time and money in the long run.
  4. Provide flexibility.  Time is the most valuable asset in the world.  Giving employees a sustainable lifestyle with scheduling flexibility will help boost your job posting without increasing the pay range.
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Of course, they also recommend using outdoorindustryjobs.com to find your next hire.  Every posting goes out to their website, partner websites, email list, and social media channels – a network of more than 160,000 outdoor enthusiasts.  

Using the discount code BRA40, our members will receive a 40% discount on job postings – this can be combined with quantity discounts. To get started, use this link to create an employer account at OutdoorIndustryJobs.com. 

BRA note: We are very pleased to mention that OutdoorIndustryJobs.com is a BRA Supporting Vendor Partner that provides the really special  40% discount on job postings offer mentioned above.

If you have any specific questions related to this tremendous resource and would like to be introduced to the awesome people behind OutdoorIndustryJobs.com , email me at doug@boardretailers.org

Doug Works, BRA Executive Director

If you are not yet a BRA Retail Member, you can easily opt in to either Regular (no cost) or Distinguished ($100/yr.) Membership via this super simple join form