Human Resources

Whether you are managing a team, hiring employees, or looking at your own career path and ideal work space benefits, here are some important trends to consider as we enter the new year.

It’s a time of year when the demands of your shoppers, boss, and retailer may be taking up more time than the priorities you set for yourself. This also makes it the perfect time to set aside some time for self-reflection on your career over the past year, considering accomplishments against goals and plans for the future.

These five pillars of self-care provide guidance for beginning or renewing the practice of self-love that will nourish your soul and leave you feeling motivated and refreshed throughout your week.

Women can be powerful allies for each other, and by performing simple, daily actions, we can advocate for and celebrate our female coworkers. To help level the corporate playing field and to advance all women in the workplace, you can express your support in the following ways.

If you work within six degrees of separation of the retail setting, you know that the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is an “all hands on deck, focus on holiday sales” time frame. This is true for every retail employee, including health and wellbeing teams. As a team leader, a key role you play during this time frame is to help your staff manage their stress because in addition to added responsibilities at work, the season brings added commitments at home.

As we discussed in last week’s article, each generation has been defined by life experiences that have shaped their different values and work habits. For someone who is trying to manage a diverse set of employees who range in age from the 20s to 60s this can present quite a challenge. Here are five tips for successfully managing these generational differences.

There are currently about five generations employed in today’s workforce, each with a different set of beliefs, experiences, and values. Understanding what makes each generation different can help you avoid unwanted conflict and tension and is vital for personal and business success. Here is a brief overview of each generation and the characteristics that often define them.

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.

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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: