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Four ways to support your team for better mental health 

Inside Retail

The ‘soft’ side of leadership As a leader, it’s pretty common to focus on planning, strategising and problem-solving at the expense of forming strong workplace relationships and supporting emotions. When you do this, you’ll see things from your team members’ perspectives. “If If I was them, what would I be thinking?”

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WGNB creates minimal monochrome SVRN store in Chicago

Dezeen

Benches balanced on irregularly shaped rocks also act as product displays in the store "Spatial design of the SVRN store began with our interpretation of the SVRN's brand identity and narrative through the eastern perspective," said WGNB.

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Gentle Monster opens HAUS SHANGHAI

Retail Focus

In addition, various forms of collaged media art and aesthetic furniture provide a distinct F&B experience. Defying the traditional layout of commercial space that prioritizes efficiency and function, Gentle Monster exemplifies its new perspective on Future Retail. Dessert of your dreams.”.

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Employers warned of impending resignation wave

Inside Retail

Appreciation and recognition doesn’t have to come in the form of large bonuses or frequent promotions; small shows of appreciation can be powerful,” Hattingh continued. “In The pandemic has made employers realise that remote working is not just a viable option, it can often boost productivity and improve employee work/life balance.

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Builders: Enablers of collaboration

Inside Retail

Builders need to do more than just build, they need to balance each stakeholder’s needs because ultimately, they are responsible for handing over a project that satisfies everyone. Part of this is the need for builders to establish the appropriate collaborative environment from the outset.

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Should you be friends with your co-workers? Here’s what the research says

Inside Retail

When employers balance leadership and friendship with their employees, it encourages the vulnerability, adaptability and humility that is required in today’s business environments. Using metaphors to shift your perspective can be a helpful way to accomplish this. One particularly useful metaphor is likening your colleague to a book.

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The Forest & Soul collections capture the charming individuality of wood

Design Wanted

Hand-crafted using sustainably sourced ash-wood from North America, Forest presents a collection of tables formed of several canopy-shaped pieces. Created in collaboration with wood specialists Fure Jang Wood & Ching Kun Wood Industry, the collection strikes a fine balance between organic aesthetics, functionality and production. .

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