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title: "The IGA Minute: Best Practices for Hiring During COVID-19"
description: IGA CEO John Ross talks COVID-19's effect on independents now and in the future; World Food Safety Day courses; new Spanish signage
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IGA CEO John Ross talks COVID-19's effect on independents now and in the future; World Food Safety Day courses; new Spanish signage

| View in browser Don't miss an update. Receive the latest IGA news via text alerts. Sign up here. June 11, 2020 FROM THE DESK OF IGA CEO John Ross IGA CEO John Ross: COVID-19's Effect on Independents Now & In the Future   IGA CEO John Ross spoke to the California Grocers Association about how independent retailers have adapted to COVID-19 shopping, including what U.S. retailers have learned from IGA China, the shift to e-commerce, and his predictions for long-term changes, like SKU rationalization. Take a deep dive into the future of grocery in this interview. FEATURED STORY Best Practices for Hiring During COVID-19   With staff overwhelmed by long hours, added job duties, and stress due to COVID-19, many retailers need to hire quickly. IGA Coca-Cola Institute President Paulo Goelzer offers his best practices for hiring efficiently during the pandemic, from online applications and onboarding to cross-training all staff for greater flexibility. INSTITUTE INSIGHTS IGA Coca-Cola Institute Offers Food Safety Courses   With heightened sanitation throughout the food industry during COVID-19, Friday's World Food Safety Day was more important than ever. The IGA team at the IGA Coca-Cola Institute has been diligently updating their courses to ensure your employees have the latest sanitation and safety training. See a list of these free courses and preview a few important courses available for a small fee.  COVID-19 RESOURCE Updated Spanish Signage   We have updated our Spanish language employee signage to include the following: Hometown Proud Service Staff Wellbeing Hand Washing Virus Prevention Download and print or send to Red Oval partner DG Graphics for larger signs; post in your break rooms and employee restrooms.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE IGA ALERT eNEWS   Don't miss out on our weekly crisis resource eNews for independent retailers with the latest updates on COVID-19 from the CDC, FDA, FMI, NGA, and more, plus exclusive IGA resources like training courses, best practices, signage, and everything independent retailers need to know that week. Click the subscribe button below for email or subscribe to text message alerts here. IN THE NEWS Helping independents tackle the online sales boom (Winsight Grocery Business) Holiday meat sales were strong despite tight supply (Supermarket News) The food industry’s role on World Food Safety Day (FMI) Retail groups issue ‘Open Letter to Industry’ (Progressive Grocer) How the pandemic could fundamentally alter store layouts (Grocery Dive) Grocery retailers take stand against racism (Supermarket News) Fastest rising food prices in decades drive consumers to hunt for value (Wall Street Journal) Anthony Mackie launches fund to help grocery workers in Louisiana amid pandemic (Fox News) Will COVID-19 push contactless payments into the mainstream? (Retail Dive) About the IGA Minute   Welcome to The IGA Minute, the weekly newsletter that gives you the IGA news you need the way you want it. Only have a minute? Scan the lead page for a quick overview of important news. Have a bit more time? Click "a minute more" to get the full scoop. Subscribe Here!   Don't forget to follow us on: Facebook  \|  LinkedIn   Have an idea for content or questions about the editorial calendar? Email Ashley Page, content editor of The IGA Minute. For advertising queries, contact Jessica Vician.  Refer Your Friends! Share with your friends on social media IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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