Current State of HR Challenges, Strategy, and Performance: Retail and Wholesale Industry

Published On:
July 11, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
Members-Only Content:

In early 2025, APQC launched a research study to understand the state of HR functions today. HR leaders across the globe were surveyed about how their organization is handling HR challenges, strategy, and performance.

This report summarizes the retail and wholesale industry survey findings. Organizations can use this information to benchmark and identify areas for improvement within their HR functions.

Also found in Current State of HR Challenges, Strategy, and Performance
Type:
Data and Measures
Topics:
Human Capital Management, HCM/HR Operations, HR Function
Industries:
Retail/Catalog/Mail Order, Wholesale Distribution

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