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Five key takeaways from LVMH, M&S and others at the World Retail Congress

Inside Retail

Most executives I spoke to have engaged in some level of cost cutting. Bridging the gap between tech and humans While there was a lot of discussion around how AI is transforming retail, Marks & Spencer CEO Stuart Machin admitted that he still struggles to find the balance between technology going too fast and too slow for his customers.

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Five leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac

Inside Retail

Green Yip: I grew up in a large family with five other siblings in Hong Kong, so that’s where I first realised how much I liked to be around people. My perspective: for more than ten years I held the title of area manager, but my role was never the same each year. Key is to strive for a balance between the two.

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Mismatch in values with employers contributing to employee exodus

Inside Retail

The research found that more than half of the 1605 respondents said they would look to leave their employer if the company did not meaningfully prioritise work-life balance (56 per cent) or well-being (55 per cent). This story originally appeared on Inside Small Business, and has been republished with permission.

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The key to effective leadership? Spending time with your team

Inside Retail

Leaders frequently spend less time with their team than others, and when they allocate time, the focus is on the task. Start noticing Leaders need to balance the pressure in their working day and be ready to spot the warning signs for their team members and support them. Listen deeply Create opportunities for open dialogue.

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Opinion: Don’t forget, you’re a customer too

Inside Retail

I asked them how many loyalty programs (local cafe excluded) they have any engagement with. We need to strike a balance between understanding we lack perspective on how our company’s customers behave while still accepting we are a customer of many other companies. In both cases, the answer was zero. The collective answer?

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8 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement in the Workplace

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Employee engagement is critical to motivating and retaining a workforce. When you have engaged employees, they display enthusiasm, involvement, and commitment to their jobs, and to the company as a whole. The Benefits of Improving Employee Engagement. Here are 8 ways to improve employee engagement across your organization.

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How can in-house teams and studios get the best out of each other?

Design Week

“Be conscious that you both have something the other doesn’t have,” says Laurence Honderick, head of design at BBC Creative, the broadcaster’s in-house creative team. Getting the balance right is crucial – neither team should feel imposed upon. Given how fast the project moved, this was critical, he adds.

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