The retail industry faced a significant human capital crisis in 2025 as worker morale plummeted to historic lows. New data from the Retail People Index reveals that nearly half of all employees reported going to work while unwell, highlighting a dangerous trend of presenteeism. With 56 percent of staff at risk of leaving their jobs, businesses must address these urgent wellbeing concerns to prevent further turnover. Learn how these record low job satisfaction levels are impacting the retail