Why Making Good on Green Promises Can Be a Win for Retailers

Retailers that take the lead on engaging employees on environmental sustainability can strengthen culture, talent retention, and employee satisfaction.

Rodney R. Sides and Lupine Skelly

June 30, 2022

Evolving labor expectations have forced retailers to reassess long-held beliefs about employee values and contemplate their cultures.¹ Along with a fair wage, employees seek employers whose values are consistent with their own. Providing a clear purpose, offering flexibility, and making authentic commitments to diversity and sustainability are important means of engaging a growing part of the workforce. For instance, 40% of employees across industry sectors said they would consider leaving ...