Human Resources

If asked, I believe most retail dietitians would say they have a passion for the work they do and they love the challenge, recognition and opportunities their roles provide. At the same time, they want to be fairly compensated. Some, however, may devalue themselves and don’t feel convinced that they deserve a high pay.

If you’re looking for more articles related to salary negotiations, consider these resources:

Internally with colleagues and retail leadership, when building partnerships in your key markets, if seeking a new position, and within your professional circles, your reputation matters. If fact, when managing the long-term future of your career, your reputation is one of your most important assets. It’s essential to take an active role in managing and protecting your reputation. Consider these tips to be in control of your professional reputation:

A frequent series of questions RDBA receives from members is related to salary, with interest in understanding if an individual’s salary is competitive, common benefits as a part of total comp, and how to direct HR departments to the right resources for benchmarking. This article provides helpful resources and guides you through this area.

The first stage of helping your employees find fulfillment with their work is to understand the psychological aspects of what they are dealing with. Start with these three steps:

A real rest can actually make you more productive as well as more creative.

While dietitians have been working in the retail setting for decades now, it’s still a relatively small portion of the profession that works in this field. At the same time, you may be the only RD at your retailer. Add to this, the limited business education integrated into the dietetics curriculum. It’s the perfect set up for imposter syndrome experiences, isn’t it?

There is an important different between being a high-achiever versus a perfectionist. While high-achievers are motivated to do their best, perfectionists are motivated by fear and can be paralyzed by thinking they may fail. This fear of failure can actually be so terrifying, that perfectionists may procrastinate taking action or simply avoid taking action altogether. And because of the unattainable standards perfectionists set for themselves, they often experience diminished self-esteem and excessive stress. If you have perfectionist tendencies, here are some ways to overcome.

Have you ever felt like you didn’t mesh with your company culture? Whatever the reason for not feeling like you fit in, the experience can cause a lot of anxiety. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair. There may be a way to work through the issue versus making an exit.

The pandemic has proven that employees can be productive working from home, leading more employers to offer remote working arrangements on a permanent basis. This has opened the job market extensively.