Shaping the Future of Recruitment at SM Retail
In today’s fast-paced world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally. It’s reshaping how businesses operate and engage with their customers, improving efficiency, decision-making, and overall experiences.
One area where AI has made a significant impact is in recruitment. Hiring the right talent is vital for any organization, and AI tools help streamline this process by analyzing large volumes of data, automating repetitive tasks, and providing valuable insights to improve decision-making. AI plays a key role in creating a more efficient, fair, and inclusive recruitment process.
To remain competitive in the retail industry, we must continuously evolve our hiring strategies. With this in mind, SM Retail’s Recruitment and Employer Branding Team organized an introductory AI session for our Talent Tribe, a community of recruiters from across the One SM Retail team, including SM Store, SM Retail Affiliates, and SM Markets.
“AI allows us to hire with both speed and intention. It helps us focus on people, not paperwork, so recruiters can spend more time building meaningful connections with candidates.” — Ms. Rina Naguit, VP for Human Resources
The session was called “Say Hi to AI” and was kicked off by our executives from Human Resources including Senior Vice President Ms. Leny Hernandez who gave inspiring messages, expressed appreciation for the team’s hard work, and shared good news regarding our upgraded recruitment platforms with AI functionalities.
Our partners from TalentView, a leading employer branding firm in the ASEAN region, and Indeed Philippines, a job site and global leader in job matching and hiring, offered practical insights on how AI is shaping recruitment. Activities were included to give the Talent Tribe a hands-on experience with the concepts discussed, to give them a deeper understanding and appreciation of the practical use of AI in their daily work. Additionally, to foster teamwork and lighten the mood, a fun game was also held, allowing the group to connect with each other.
This session marks the beginning of our journey with AI in recruitment. We look forward to exploring and adopting these technologies to improve both the candidate experience and our ability to attract top talent, and make hiring decisions that align with SM Retail’s growth and talent needs.
At SM Retail, we’ve got it all for you! We empower our people to grow and stay ahead of the curve. By continuously learning and adapting to new tools like AI, our recruitment teams are better equipped to meet the demands of a fast-moving retail landscape. This not only benefits the growth of the company but also supports the professional development of our people, helping them thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Experience the best #OnlyAtSMRetail
SM Retail, the largest retail chain in the Philippines, and its retail affiliates are actively recruiting, alongside renowned brands like SM Store, Ace Hardware, Baby Company, Crocs, Dyson, Kultura, Miniso, Our Home, SM Appliance Center, SM Fashion, SM Home, Sports Central, Stationery, Surplus, The Body Shop, Toy Kingdom, Pet Express, Snack Exchange, Watsons, and Uniqlo.
Interested in retail or grocery roles? SM Markets, including SM Hypermarket, SM Supermarket, Savemore Markets, Alfamart, and Waltermart offer a variety of job options.
Discover more about SM Retail by following our official social media pages!
