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Employee video in retail

Retail chains and commerce companies use Gobi to recruit store associates and showcase career opportunities in retail with authentic employee video.

Recruitment and employer branding in retail

Retail has high turnover and constant recruitment needs. Many candidates see retail as a temporary job — not a career. Employee videos from store managers, regional leaders, and associates show that retail offers real career opportunities, community, and development.

Industry challenges

And how vertical employee video solves them.

01

High turnover

Retail has some of the highest turnover rates. Bad hires are expensive.

02

Many locations

Chains with hundreds of stores need scalable solutions.

03

Young employees

First-job candidates are mobile-first and expect video content.

04

Career paths unknown

Many don't know that retail offers a career ladder from the floor to management.

-25%
lower turnover among employees recruited with video
+50%
more applicants for seasonal positions
3x
faster time-to-fill for store manager positions

Usage examples

  • Retail chain letting store managers tell their journey from associate to leader
  • Electronics retailer presenting professional development opportunities via employee videos
  • Sports chain using employee stories in recruitment campaigns for seasonal workers

Frequently asked questions

Can store associates use Gobi?

Yes. Employees receive an invitation from Gobi and record video on their phone — no app to download, no training needed. It takes under 5 minutes.

Can we create videos for seasonal recruitment?

Yes. Create a collection of 'summer job' videos and reuse every year. Easily update with new stories.

Does it work for all stores?

Yes. Send invitations to employees in different stores and regions. Gobi gathers all videos in one place.

What about franchise models?

Gobi can be used by individual franchisees or coordinated from chain management. Flexible setup.

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