The Workforce Pipeline Playbook

Feb 03, 2026
Grand 111
People Development

Effective managers drive retention- through visibility, personal connection, team-building, feedback and showing employees a clear path forward. Join this panel discussion to uncover how independent grocers can bridge generational expectations, design authentic career pathways, and empower managers as the cornerstone of culture. Attendees  will learn what motivates Gen Z to choose and stay in grocery careers, by unpacking research conducted by St. Joseph’s University. See how these strategies align to create a sustainable workforce ecosystem. 

Join a panel of Saint Joseph's University Food Marketing Students in a discussion on today's priorities. 

Moderator
Ernest Baskin
Ernest Baskin, Associate Professor and Department Chair - Food, Pharma and Healthcare - Saint Joseph's University
Speakers
Claire Hannigan
Claire Hannigan, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University
Eshika Attri
Eshika Attri, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University
Kiera Rumer
Kiera Rumer, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University
Nate Murawski
Nate Murawski, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University
Annalee Hennessy
Annalee Hennessy, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University
Christian Palermo
Christian Palermo, Food Marketing Student - St. Joseph's University