We’ve all experienced burnout over the past two years, or at least worked with someone who has. We’re always talking about it, and we’re sick of talking about it. It’s a word that leaders in the retail industry are probably thinking about on a regular basis. How do they help their employees avoid burnout? How...
For all of us in the midst of happy careers, the headlines keep taunting us with talk (and action!) of “The Great Resignation.” From the The Wall Street Journal to The Atlantic to Inc. to Medium to the The New York Times, the stories abound of the millions of people saying goodbye to jobs they presumably once loved. Jobs...
As the holidays and new year come upon us, now is a great time to reflect on everything that has happened throughout the year. In particular, it’s nice to assess what you’re grateful for, both on a grander scale as well as on a day-to-day basis. Amy Morin said it best: “Being thankful can have...
Here we go! We’re less than six months away from Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s premier event, the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 25-27, and registration is now open! In case you’re not aware, the Women in Retail Leadership Summit is an exclusive event that enables women from top retailers and...
More than 15 million U.S. workers have quit their jobs since April 2021. Companies are responding with well-intentioned quick fixes, such as increasing pay or financial benefits or offering retention or “thank you” bonuses. However, employees are still leaving. If your employees are breaking up with you, the first step is to understand why. In...
COVID-19 reshaped the retail shopping landscape for good, and brands across the globe seek to understand what these shifts mean for their customer engagement strategy. Our agency spent the past 18 months exploring the trends taking shape and strategizing what experiences will be most effective in helping retail brands win in our new world. We...
The past two years of uncertainty and stress at work and at home have brought the importance of wellness into greater focus, especially for working women. It’s clear that we all need more tools and to learn practices to help build mental resilience, fight burnout, and develop healthy mental habits. Leaders are faced with a...
Why does your leadership brand matter more now than ever? In order to answer that question we need to first examine the context of the current workforce marketplace. Because we’re in the midst of a once-in-a-generation economy-wide disruption, today’s leaders are faced with the challenge of how to re-engage their workforces — workforces who come...
At the 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, Right Management/Talent Solutions coaches Danielle Beauparlant Moser, Christy Silva, CC Cameron, and Bonnie Diamond asked workshop participants to brainstorm ways to positively engage with co-workers, friends and bosses in their organizations. The following is a compilation of responses from dozens of the workshop’s attendees: How can I contribute to...
If I had to make a bet, I would guess that as you read this e-newsletter, you may have some sort of workplace stress or anxiety. And if not you, someone on your team may be feeling these emotions. As work has become more demanding and complex — with many of us now working in...
