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

Inside Retail

As I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve spent more time focusing on strategy, team culture and supporting our people rather than the ‘doing’. 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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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. Do you use apps for this purpose, or other strategies or techniques?

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

Inside Retail

Here, Morgan chats with Inside Retail about his corporate journey before starting TaskPod, what he loves about his job, the evolution of his work-life balance and what he gets up to in his free time. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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7 Techniques To Reduce Turnover In Your Retail Business (Without Spending a Lot of Money)

RetailMinded

From fostering a positive workplace culture to promoting work-life balance, these tips will help you create an environment where employees want to stay long-term. It’s a cost-effective but highly impactful strategy where recognition goes a long way. A great atmosphere often leads to high job satisfaction levels and loyalty.

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

Inside Retail

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. With our brands spanning across Babies ‘R’ Us, Toys ‘R’ Us and Hobby Warehouse, we have something for all ages, and can make the most of our customer base as they age through all the segments.

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The best career advice I ever received: Fanny Moizant, Vestiaire Collective

Inside Retail

From the early challenges of breaking into a highly competitive market to the strategies that have helped Vestiaire Collective thrive amidst a global pandemic, Moizant shares insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders alike. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? FM: Maintaining a work-life balance is difficult.

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How Kmart and Target CEO John Gualtieri stays on top of his game

Inside Retail

The first was the turnaround phase, and that was particularly enjoyable for me because it saw us put all the different parts of the business back together and get the teams focused on our strategy. All the different parts of the puzzle were starting to come together and the strategy was being put into action.

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