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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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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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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

Inside Retail

A few years ago, co-founders Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen left the corporate world behind to start Bureau Booths – which provided soundproof office booths to existing spaces – then TaskPod , which offers private working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations. AM: Yes, I do.

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In Milan, V12 Design is getting ready to service clients in the Space Economy

Design Wanted

What is the Space Economy? In short, it refers to the industries involved in the full range of activities and resources that create value and benefits to human beings in the course of exploring, researching, understanding, managing, and utilising space. Bridging the gap between space exploration and design.

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How Lekker Bikes’ founder transitioned from CEO to a more strategic role

Inside Retail

Once I was able to employ more staff, I took on a more operational role and started managing the team. Today, I’m in a very different, more strategic role which involves managing and motivating our CEO and being involved in select projects such as new product design and branding. And in 2018, Niels, our current CEO, took over.

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The Gen Z Vibe Is Making Work Better For Everyone

All Work

In the workplace, they expect flexibility and transparency, with flexible spaces and work zones that enable that all-important autonomy. They are open communicators with both managers and peers. Gen Z believes in making the world a better place. How does this translate to the work environment? Making Work Better.

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