About The Program

This workshop focuses on practical talent management: how to recruit, train, and retain the right people for your fashion business. It’s designed for entrepreneurs who need actionable knowledge to strengthen their HR practices, particularly for administrative roles and creative talent. With a focus on hands-on training, discussion sessions, and real-world case studies, participants will leave with clear, implementable strategies for improving their recruitment and retention efforts.


Order Of......

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Breakfast & Networking 

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 1 - “Recruitment & Talent Acquisition for Fashion Businesses: Best Practices for Finding and Hiring the Right Talent” 

This session will focus on best practices for recruitment, helping entrepreneurs learn how to hire the right people for the right roles in their fashion businesses. The session will focus on practical steps for job descriptions, interview techniques, and recruitment strategies tailored to the fashion industry. 

Key Topics: 

● The recruitment lifecycle: From identifying needs to selecting candidates

● Key mistakes fashion businesses make when hiring (e.g., hiring in a hurry, mismatch of skills and roles). 

● Understanding the recruitment process: From job posting to onboarding. 

● Legal and ethical considerations in recruitment (e.g., non-discrimination laws, contracts). 

● Writing effective job descriptions for fashion-related roles. 

● Structuring interviews: What to ask and what to look for. 

● Practical activity: Drafting a job description for a key position (e.g., production manager or store manager). 

●Group Exercise: Role-play interview scenarios.