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FUTURE FORWARD
AttrActing And keeping talent has long been an issue that grocery has had to grapple with and at Canadian Grocer’s GroceryConnex conference in November, big names in the industry addressed the talent question. On a panel discussion, Geraldine Huse, president of P&G Canada, spoke of the desire people have for flexibility. Not simply flexibility in terms of scheduling or remote work (which is not always possible) but also flexibility in terms of career path. “People aren’t looking for a career in just one function necessarily anymore. They’re looking to move from sales to marketing to finance to research and development and so on, and what we found during COVID is that the old idea of functions is changing,” said Huse. “So, we've got to get more flexible in what we offer people.”
Whatever it takes to woo and retain talent in this industry should be pursued because to keep moving forward, the grocery industry needs a robust pipeline of talented people who can seize opportunities and confront challenges with fresh perspectives and creativity.
With that in mind, we're delighted to introduce you to a group of talented young leaders who are already making a difference in the industry—our 2022 Generation Next winners.
Twenty-two individuals from across grocery were selected as winners of this year’s award, which is now in its 12th year. From sales, marketing and logistics pros to store managers, a development chef and a co-founder of a booze-free beverage company, this year’s Generation Next winners are an impressive bunch. Impressive not only for their professional achievements, but also for the many ways they give back to their communities be it through supporting programs to feed families in need, raising funds for a hospice or volunteering as a crisis responder for Kids Help Phone. Not only do the next generation of grocery leaders have talent, they have a lot of character, too. (Check out all of their stories on page 50.)
On behalf of the Canadian Grocer team, we wish you happy holidays. See you in the New Year! CG
Canadian Grocer recognized this year’s GenNext winners at GroceryConnex
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