ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In 2015, the industry turnover rate for convenience store sales associates was 95%. A lot of time and, more importantly, a lot of dollars go wasted simply because the right hire didn't happen the first time. NACS Employee Selection Tools (EST) can help convenience retailers meet the challenges of identifying and hiring good employees—the first time—and retaining high-performing employees.

If you're relying on interviews and instinct alone, then you may be making the wrong hires. Research has shown that the best way to hire and retain top performing employees is to administer tests. Employee screening tests can decrease turnover by as much as 50% by systematically identifying ideal target candidates. And, with better quality hiring practices in place, you can save as much as $11,400 per store, per year.

NACS EST can help you get ahead of the interview process, so that you’re only bringing in candidates who are right for the job. Specifically designed for the c-store industry, NACS EST measures critical competencies for success, identifies top-quality, service-oriented employees and takes less than 30 minutes.

NACS members are taking advantage of this powerful screening tool to enhance their hiring process, save time and reduce costs. Stay competitive in the market by hiring the right employees the first time. Learn more and get started by contacting Doug Spencer or Reed Armstrong.