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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. JB: I love the garden!

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

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In April, L’Occitane Group announced the appointment of Green Yip as regional managing director for travel retail Apac. Following my degree, I worked in marketing and banking for a short period, following which I joined DFS as a management trainee in Hong Kong. Key is to strive for a balance between the two.

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

Inside Retail

Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. We recently sat down with him to learn about his career highlights, best leadership tips and how he approaches the work-life balance conundrum in this day and age. Stay hungry and then give it a try.

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‘I find purpose and meaning in my work’: Dsmile founder Joseph Badr

Inside Retail

JB: Managing a team and executing plans were the hardest challenges I had to face, especially when time and resources are limited. I had to find the balance between managing the team and executing our plans, which can be difficult when there are competing priorities. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

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IR: Do you have any favourite apps or tools you use to manage your time? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? RVG: Spending time with family and friends is what I love, and it helps keep me balanced. IR: What does your work environment look like? I also love travelling.

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“Enjoy the journey and be kind”: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan on leadership

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From her early days as a store manager at Sportsgirl, to leadership roles at Gap, Sussan and Cotton On, McGahan has built up a wealth of knowledge, which she has drawn from to shape Strand’s recent rebrand , and overseas expansion. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? FM: Balance is the key here. FM: I love to travel.

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How Mud Australia CEO remains invigorated after 29 years in the business 

Inside Retail

Here, we chat with Mud Australia’s founder, designer and CEO Shelley Simpson about work-life balance, why the business has invested in the Headspace app, monthly massages on-site and green breakout spaces, and how her wheaten terrier, Molly, helps her to switch off. Inside Retail : What does a typical day look like?

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