The NACS Human Resources Forum is taking place this March 24-26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, and registration is open now. The three-day event brings together HR leaders from the industry to exchange ideas and insights about the top-of-mind issues for retailers, setting you up to stay on top of challenges throughout the year.
“As an HR leader in our industry, I attend the NACS HR Forum because it is a great place to network and meet new people who are facing and dealing with the same issues as I am—plus, all the legal updates keep me out of trouble and in compliance!” said Kurt Weigel, training and recruiting director of Weigel’s Stores Inc. “Lastly, it is great to hear from peers I have known for a long time, sharing insights near and dear to their hearts and the companies they represent.”
This year’s agenda features presentations and sessions on topics including:
• An update on the key legal issues affecting the industry from former NACS Chair Julie Jackowski
• Data on the state of labor in 2024 from NACS Research
• How to design effective compensation plans
• Attracting top talent by crafting clear and compelling job descriptions
• Implications and legislation for using AI in the workplace
• Technology apps and AI in HR
• Retention strategies from retailers
• Insights for charting career growth and development pathways
• How to build an enduring brand
• CEOs Annie Gauthier of St. Romain Oil Company and Nate Brazier of Stinker Stores will discuss the expectations of HR from the CEO perspective
• A workshop for persuasive communication and leadership
• Tips and tricks for retailers by store size
Jenna Collard, director of education engagement at NACS, will lead a Convenience Feud game-show style session, where attendees can play along and guess how 100 consumers responded to a variety of questions about the industry.
Plus, attendees can take advantage of speed networking sessions, breakout sessions to talk about key topic areas and evening receptions to connect with peers.
For more information and to register for the event, visit NACS Human Resources Forum.