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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The business of managing a company’s workforce has changed a lot in the two decades since Lori Bremer joined Dollar General as a field recruiter. As vice president of talent management, Bremer engages deeply with employees throughout the enterprise to solve problems and advance careers.
“When I first began at DG, talent recruitment was led through an in-store hiring process that included paper applications. About 13 years ago, we began rolling out recruiting programs and opportunities online, which allowed us to reach a larger audience of talent.
“Technology has also impacted the way in which we communicate and engage with our employees. Through my leadership of corporate communications and our internal communications platform, we have the opportunity for reciprocal engagement with our employees throughout all levels of the organization. We gather data about their needs and ensure we are creating an environment in which employees can grow and thrive.
“The platform is multipurpose in that it serves as an internal social media channel while also offering a one-stop shop for helpful resources and information. Easy access to these tools encourages our employees to take advantage of the many benefits and programs DG offers.”
Bremer shares that she’s most proud of her work leading to American Council on Education (ACE) accreditation for DG’s store manager training program. This accreditation encompasses nine undergraduate college credits that are awarded to all new store managers upon completion of the DG store manager training.
