HR Fact Skill Gaps in Grocery Retail/Wholesale

Demographics and the Supply of Skills

Overall, the Canadian labour force is facing a number of structural challenges. They are:

An aging workforce ‑ A large part of Canada’s labour force is closer to retirement than at the beginning of their careers. In fact, Canada’s population is barely replacing itself. This results in a shrinking pool of labour that is affecting all industries not just grocery retailers.

The skill gaps ‑ All grocery retail operators throughout Canada, large chains and independent stores, are having the greatest problems in filling technical positions requiring more intense training, such as...'

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