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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 Japan’s love for denim is influencing Levi’s premium collections

Inside Retail

Levi’s place in the fashion industry as the inventor of blue jeans puts the brand in a unique position to be a historian of denim or a powerhouse of innovation, and potentially both if it gets the balance of relevancy correct. It’s really trying to stay at the centre of culture, right?

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7 Office Design Strategies To Support Neurodiversity In A Post-Pandemic World

All Work

Office environments can be tailored to better support neurodiverse individuals by incorporating thoughtful design strategies that cater to sensory, visual, auditory, and spatial preferences, thus creating inclusive workspaces that enhance productivity and comfort for all employees. Example of phone rooms. Image courtesy of Elsy Studios.

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The Reject Shop CEO quits, interim chief named

Inside Retail

He left the role yesterday having determined the “fix phase” of his strategy to turn the business around was complete. Under Andre’s leadership, The Reject Shop’s corporate culture has been reset, the business has returned to profitability with a lower cost base, the balance sheet is strong and the store network continues to expand.

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Mismatch in values with employers contributing to employee exodus

Inside Retail

The research found that more than half of the 1605 respondents said they would look to leave their employer if the company did not meaningfully prioritise work-life balance (56 per cent) or well-being (55 per cent).

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Four ways to support your team for better mental health 

Inside Retail

Let’s take a look at some strategies you can use to keep your team healthy and happy. When you do this, you’ll see things from your team members’ perspectives. “If The most compelling leadership behaviours are less obvious, such as keeping a good work-life balance, making mistakes and overcoming them, or being kind.

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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. They are a great sounding board for ideas and challenges, as they all have varied backgrounds and give a good outside perspective.

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