Despite social distancing rules as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are still actively hiring. But while in the past companies may have conducted pre-screen interviews remotely, in the new normal, the entire process, including the final interview, are being held remotely. Below are five tips you should follow if you want to fine-tune...
I wanted to start this week’s opening letter by letting you know that the Women in Retail Leadership Summit has been postponed from Aug. 24-26 to Oct. 12-14. The Summit will still take place at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. We think pushing back the Summit is the best decision for the health, safety, and...
The days of female rivalry and “one seat at the table” are over. It’s time we encourage women to stand up for themselves and each other. As a female leader, you can role model what this behavior looks like. Women in positions of power are ready to take the lead. Here are some proven techniques...
During the coronavirus pandemic, people all over the world are looking to their leaders to lead with compassion, transparency and, above all else, to provide guidance that will keep them safe. Women leaders like Jacinda Arden, the prime minister of New Zealand, as Forbes illustrated in a recent article, Leading a Masterclass on Coronavirus Response....
How is everyone hanging in there? It’s hard to believe that many of us have been living and working in our new normals for more than a month now. Personally, I’ve settled in pretty well, as long as I take daily walks, eat well, and turn off the news (as a form of self-preservation). I’ve...
In the last month, our world as we know it has been turned upside down. For those lucky enough to still have jobs, you’re more than likely working from home. For managers and business owners, in particular, not only is it a time of readjusting in every way imaginable, you must now lead your team...
This is an unprecedented time for which even the most diligent businesses couldn’t prepare. Fear and confusion are rampant. That is why, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, your communications strategy is more critical than ever. While we’re still in this daily routine of Zoom calls, dogs barking in the background, and the development...
In 2018, Americans returned $400 billion worth of clothing purchases to retailers. That number was up 53 percent from 2015, and it’s continuing to grow. For businesses that sell clothing online, it’s a chicken-and-egg problem. Consumers generally won’t trust an online purchase unless they know they can return the garment for a refund. Returns are...
The COVID-19 pandemic is the only crisis many generations have experienced, and the federal, state and local governments’ stay-at-home mandates are challenging for many marketers and businesses. Marketing during this time can be difficult, but can also strengthen authentic connections to your customers during a time they need it most. Just as many of us...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is first and foremost a community. It’s our duty to best serve you, our incredible community of women leaders. As such, we want to ensure we’re providing you with the most relevant and useful in formation right now — and we believe the best insights come from engaging with all of...
