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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

There are days you find yourself working the retail floors, or behind the computer fighting fires, or planning with the team on next year’s collections or meeting shareholders, and the list goes on. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? Balance only happens when these different aspects are well integrated.

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

There are days you find yourself working the retail floors, or behind the computer fighting fires, or planning with the team on next year’s collections or meeting shareholders, and the list goes on. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? Balance only happens when these different aspects are well integrated.

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

Inside Retail

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. Instead, turn off those new message notifications and balance your attention to where it’s needed. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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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 Toys ‘R’ Us aims to bring joy and wonder back to the brand

Inside Retail

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. My vision for the company is that we are truly an authority on toys (and babies and hobbies), and all aspects of development and play.

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

Inside Retail

Here, she shares her insights on leadership, discusses how she pursues innovation, and the “three wins approach” that helps her maintain work-life balance. Surround yourself with great people, have an inspiring vision and an achievable but stretching plan, and always focus on world-class execution. FM: Balance is the key here.

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Ditch the ladder and climb the career jungle gym instead: Creed CEO

Inside Retail

I’ve always prided myself and my teams on striking a balance between creativity, service and driving bottom-line results. I see things differently when I’m there and bring back the insights to the business to help accelerate our growth and innovation plans. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? Can you have it all?

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