Workforce & Talent
At a time when many industries suffered devastating job losses, the grocery industry has served as a source for occupations for hundreds of thousands of Americans. The food industry can and should continue to rally around strategies and investments in their employees to keep customers and their essential workforce safe and America fed.
Education Resources
Our events and education section includes online and in-person options to help you advance your food retail career. Here are a few resources that may be of interest:
Workforce Blog Posts
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FMI Workforce Resources
Building the Future Workforce: The Opportunity for the Food Industry
This report explores HR’s evolving strategic role, the implications of AI for the workforce, and opportunities for food industry employers to strengthen leadership development, plan for future workforce needs, and attract and retain talent.
U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2026: Holidays
This report takes a closer look at grocery shoppers' plans for the 2026 holiday season, exploring attitudes and behaviors regarding food prices, loyalty programs, general shopping strategies and grocery shopper sentiment.
The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026
In its 77th year, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 examines how the food industry is intensifying its support for consumers, employees and businesses.
Boardroom Volume 11
The food industry continues to adapt to the notion that profound change has become a constant, with it emerging as the normative state of affairs.
Supermarket Store and Department Manager Survey 2023
A store manager can make or break a grocery store, and the role has seen its share of change following the pandemic. This survey details store and department managers' job satisfaction, challengers, opportunities, and more.
Second Chance Hiring: A Resource Guide
Through a series of best practices, industry examples and resources, this guide explores the benefits of a second chance hiring program and fosters support for those who are looking to implement the practice within their own company.
Managerial Best Practices
This report explores managerial best practices at the store/warehouse level to help improve employee retention.
Hiring Refugees: A Resource Guide
Information on how to directly hiring refugees, sourcing product from refugee owned businesses, distribute and donate crucial resources or even support government policies that facilitate refugee resettlement.
Improving Employee Retention in the Grocery Industry
As the second in a three-part Gerald E. Peck Fellowship research series that explores workforce attractiveness in the food retail industry, this report explores the challenge of retaining employees and offers recommendations to increase retention.
Workforce Attractiveness in the Food Industry: How to Recruit Gen Z
This report shows the food industry, particularly food retailers, has an opportunity to showcase the variety of career options available to Gen Z.
Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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