The Martec Minute - talent-planning

Your 2027 Training Budget Is a Percentage. That Is the Problem.
21st October 2026

Your 2027 Training Budget Is a Percentage. That Is the Problem.

For most US retailers, the 2027 budget is being built now, in September and October, before the peak season that will decide whether it survives....
The Peak Your Store Managers Have Never Run
23rd September 2026

The Peak Your Store Managers Have Never Run

Twelve weeks to Black Friday. Most retailers are deep into seasonal hiring, delivery schedules and floor plans. There is one number I rarely...
Skills Density is Important when Downsizing
24th June 2026

Skills Density is Important when Downsizing

A recent article in a leading newspaper suggested that accounting firms will be one of the groups most affected by downsizing because of AI....
There’s a New KPI in Town – Skills Density
18th June 2026

There’s a New KPI in Town – Skills Density

Retailers and consumer goods companies are slowly getting the message that upskilling and reskilling their workforces is one of their most important...
Data-Driven Talent Planning & Personalized Training
18th October 2024

Data-Driven Talent Planning & Personalized Training

Let's see how data and personalized training can take your talent strategy to the next level! The foundation of a successful talent plan...
Planning Your Future Talent Needs
11th October 2024

Planning Your Future Talent Needs

As a retailer, have you ever found yourself scrambling to fill key roles due to unexpected turnover? It's a common challenge, but one that...
What Keeps CEO's Up At Night
26th January 2024

What Keeps CEO's Up At Night

A survey of 1200 global executives including 630 CEOs summarised recently by Chain Store Age showed most US CEOs are worried about recession...
12th January 2023

Need to Increase Staff Performance?The Next Big Thing is Capability Academy

Recent published research has identified that corporate universities are yesterday’s approach to training and education. I explored some...