All Be Inspired articles – Page 4
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‘We must prioritise the mental health needs of everyone who works in retail’
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, retailTRUST CEO Chris Brook-Carter says ensuring good mental health for everyone who works in retail has never been more important
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News
Half of listed retailers have no ethnic minorities at board level
Korn Ferry’s Consumer Diversity Index reveals that FTSE 100 companies have failed to meet the target of having one person of colour in each of their boardrooms by 2021, with half of listed retailers failing to have any ethnic minority representation.
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Be Inspired: A retailer’s three-step guide to combating stress
With mental health core to wellbeing and productivity, we spoke to executives and experts to understand how retailers can best manage stress to adapt to the next normal
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News
Carpetright boss Walsh to take chair role at parent company
Carpetright chief executive Wilf Walsh has been promoted to the role of chairman at his firm’s parent company.
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News
50 retailers pledge to improve diversity and inclusion with new charter
Dozens of retailers have backed a new charter created by the British Retail Consortium to promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.
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Analysis
IWD: 13 ways leading retailers and brands are challenging bias
To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), executives and staff including Kingfisher, Boots, Dixons Carphone, retailTRUST, Asda and Pets at Home share how they’re challenging inequality, questioning stereotypes and addressing all forms of inequity in the industry.
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News
Fujitsu commits to building pipeline of diverse future retail CEOs
The global tech organisation has become the headline partner of Retail Week Be Inspired’s Senior Leadership Academy on its journey to support talented retail colleagues with aspirations of the boardroom.
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News
Top retail and FMCG leaders commit to career development of industry staff
Executives from Mars, Frasers Group, Dr Martens, Sainsbury’s, Never Fully Dressed and more have become ambassadors for Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme, pledging to inspire and connect those working in retail to fulfil their career aspirations.
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Be Inspired
Panel discussion: Retail’s role in improving social mobility
November 30, 2021, 10-11am, online
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What’s next for retail? Delving into consumer trends and looking into the future
August 10, 2021, 10-11am, online
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Be Inspired Annual Leadership Panel: What makes a great leader when times are tough?
May 25, 2021, 10-11am, online
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Be Inspired
Confidence and resilience: Where to find it and how to blag it if you can’t
March 17, 2021, 2.30-3.30pm, online
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News
Leading retailers pledge to take action on diversity and inclusion in 2021
Following a year where business’ D&I agendas have come under scrutiny, 16 brands including M&S, New Look and Sainsbury’s Argos have partnered with Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme to promote diversity and empower their teams.
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Analysis
Seven steps to become the leader colleagues and customers demand
Industry executives and experts recently gathered at Retail Week’s Virtual Leaders’ Summit to explore what it means to be a leader in retail today. Tune in to their thought-provoking lectures for free on-demand here.
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Be Inspired
Dave Lewis: ‘Doing good is good for business – but we need to do better’
Former Tesco chief executive and WWF chair Dave Lewis sat down with Retail Week editor Luke Tugby at the Virtual Leaders’ Summit to discuss how leaders can ensure that the retail sector really is the best it can be.
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Analysis
Lockdown 2.0: How to look after your mental health through Covid Christmas
As England goes back into national lockdown, fears are rising that the country could be about to be gripped by a mental health crisis.
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Opinion
Bridget Lea: I’m a proud black director, but we need more black leaders and white allies
Bridget Lea may be Sainsbury’s managing director for the North now, but when she was coming up through the ranks she never saw a senior retail leader who looked like her.
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Opinion
The Secret Retailer: ‘Colleagues doubt my ability because of my upbringing’
I always knew I was different to my colleagues, but about eight months ago I realised just how much.