In addition to honoring our soldiers who died in service, this year IGA CEO John Ross is spending the Memorial Day holiday honoring our retailers, associates, and their families who demonstrated bravery and made daily sacrifices over the past 14 months in the face of the unknown and unseen enemy COVID-19.
FEATURED STORY
IGA Australia Launches Supa Valu Discount Stores
IGA Australia has launched IGA Supa Valu in New South Wales, which will compete with discount and warehouse stores like Aldi and Costco on price while providing unique and local products that IGA shoppers trust and love. Spend a minute learning how the stores manage low prices while keeping IGA shopper favorites.
INTERNSHIPS
Encourage the Next Generation to Join the Family Business
The last year has taught Americans the true importance of what grocers do for their communities. Now it's time for teens and college students to get a taste of the business! The IGA Corporate team is offering paid summer internships in marketing, eCommerce, private label products, and training. Click the button for job descriptions and to apply.
FEATURED CURRICULUM
Essential Training: Cashier Curriculum
The IGA Coca-Cola Institute recently updated their complete cashier curriculum. Preview the first class, Cashier 1: Job Overview (Code: E-03Z9P0), which provides the basis for future cashier training within the curriculum.
Click the button below to enroll in this class, and use the search bar to find others in the curriculum.
IGA ALERT RESOURCE
How to Navigate the Legal Landscape Around Employee Vaccination Status
With updated CDC guidelines on the necessity of masks determined by an individual's vaccination status, many employers are wondering, "Can we ask employees about their COVID-19 vaccination status?"
NGA’s Labor and Employment law firm, Conn Maciel Carey LLP, shares the answer to this question and others in this post.
QUIZ CORNER
Welcome to the IGA Quiz Corner!
Answer today's question correctly and your name will be entered in a drawing for a $25 credit to spend at Ashgrove Marketing's IGAmerch.com!
Today's question: Is IGA Corporate offering paid summer internships?
Yes! Bring on the next generation!
No way.
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