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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