21st Century Retail Workforce
Retail leaders are advancing policies that support workforce innovation, flexible employment models, and new opportunities for millions of Americans working across the retail industry.
Focus Area
Retail Workforce
RILA works to advance workforce and employment policies that support opportunity, innovation, and job growth across the retail industry. We collaborate with retail leaders and policymakers to address labor policy, workforce development, and the evolving needs of retail employees and employers.
Our Focus
Advancing Retail's Workforce Policy Priorities
Key policy initiatives shaping the retail workforce and employment landscape.
Protecting the Right to Organize Act
RILA is advocating for modern workforce policies and raising concerns about how the PRO Act could impact employee rights, workplace relationships, and the retail industry.
Building an Innovative Workforce
Retail leaders are investing in workforce innovation, collaboration, and inclusive policies that strengthen the retail workforce and support thriving communities.
DACA & H-1B Workforce Access
Retailers support immigration policies that allow DACA recipients to continue contributing to the workforce while ensuring businesses can access specialized talent through programs like H-1B visas.
Health Benefits & Opportunity
Retail leaders are innovating employee health benefits, promoting preventive care, and advocating for policies that strengthen employer-sponsored coverage and support working families.
Retail Is for Everyone
Retail offers opportunity at every stage of life—from first jobs and career growth to second careers and flexible work. RILA highlights how the industry invests in people and communities across America.
Get Involved
Workforce Committees
RILA brings together retail leaders to collaborate on the workforce issues shaping the industry. These committees provide a forum for sharing insights, identifying challenges, and helping inform policies that support a strong and competitive retail workforce.
Retail Labor and Employment Committee
Labor and HR executives collaborate on the employment and labor issues impacting retail, sharing insights and helping shape policy conversations that affect the industry.Retail Talent & Culture Committee
Retail leaders collaborate on workforce strategy, employee experience, and organizational culture to improve talent retention, engagement, and long-term workforce development.Retail Talent Committee
The Retail Talent Committee brings together executives focused on talent acquisition, retention, development, and benefits. Members collaborate on workforce trends, benchmarking insights, and strategies to build a skilled and innovative retail workforce.Talent Leadership Council
Comprised of senior human resources executives from leading retailers, the Talent Leadership Council focuses on long-term workforce trends and strategic leadership. Members help shape the future of retail employment through research, insight sharing, and policy engagement.RILA Committee, Council & Network Events & Calls
RILA events, calls, and webinars are only for RILA members unless otherwise designated. If you are not a member and would like to join, please reach out to Kelly Foelber at kelly.foelber@rila.org for membership inquiries.
Retail Works for All of Us
Our Public Policy Priorities
Supporting Free Markets & Fair Trade
RILA advances policies that promote global trade, fair competition, supply chain resilience, and innovation across the retail industry.
Investing in People
Retailers invest in people through workforce innovation, career development, and policies that expand opportunity for workers while strengthening communities across the country.
Ensuring a Safe, Sustainable Future
Retailers support policies that strengthen product safety, protect consumer privacy, and promote responsible environmental stewardship across the retail industry.
Leading in Communities
RILA advances policies that strengthen communities, support public safety, and promote responsible environmental stewardship while helping retailers contribute to local economic growth.
Our Centers
Strategic initiatives advancing retail leadership
Through the Retail Litigation Center, Retail Compliance Center, and Retail Communities Foundation, RILA advances compliance, legal advocacy, and community impact across the retail industry.
News & Insights
Retail Workforce Insights
Press Release
RILA Adds USTR Veteran to Government Affairs Team
Press Release
RILA Board of Directors Welcomes Five New Members & Names Phil Daniele as Board Chair
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RILA Communities Foundation Announces Board of Directors
Press Release
RLC Welcomes Josh Moore as Vice President of Litigation
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First Contracts Court Battles the 2024 Elections
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Immigration Landscape Midyear Review
