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Stepping out: How to have influence beyond your job title
To influence others in the workplace it's important to make them feel safe.

Q&A: Here’s what I learnt from working at Coca-Cola
Former Coca-Cola COO Sean Cunial shares the opportunities and sacrifices of a career overseas and how a cancer diagnosis...

Video: Meet the designer who helped transform Freedom and Kmart
We chat with Kate Hopwood, Freedom’s head of design about what it’s like being at the helm of a brand’s transformation.

Opinion: Why selling yourself is not selling out
Retail leaders, it's time to step out of the shadows and share your stories and expertise with customers.

Video: How Reebok is breaking down barriers for women
Reebok’s brand director for Asia-Pacific Arnna Johnstone chats about how the footwear giant continues to empower women.

Skin in the game: Alison Goodger
Alison Goodger, co-founder Alkira Skincare, talks building confidence, battling cancer and her non-negotiables.

Four ways to deal with procrastination
Working from home can come with its challenges, including the need to self-motivate and avoid distraction.

How to create a great place to work during Covid
Employees are less engaged with work since it transitioned to online.

Opinion: When stylists become sales assistants
Savvy retailers now understand the importance of engaging experienced and qualified stylists.

Why age diversity in business matters
Too often, experienced candidates are overlooked for younger recruits. Here's how they can help your business.

Opinion: The new rules of employee engagement
It’s been a rollercoaster for employees this year. Here’s what it takes to continue building a culture for them that the...

Beware: The 7 deadly sins of leaders
From narcissism to inaction and micromanagement, here are the fatal mistakes that business leaders make – and how to avo...

How I’m shaping the next generation of retail leaders
Head of retail Gabrielle Roux at womenswear brand Sheike is passionate about shaping the next generation of retail leade...

Leadership 101: How to manage stressed-out staff
As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have turned upside down and staff have been forced to adapt to the new worl...

Video: How the pandemic has changed how I lead
Since the pandemic, Hush Puppies and Clarks GM Charlene Perera has transformed the way that she runs her team and in thi...

How to manage the new remote workplace
Here's what business leaders need to know to make remote working work and keep staff happy.

Inter Ikea names new leader as long-term CEO steps down
Head of Ikea franchising to lead the business moving forward.

How to overcome the imposter syndrome
There are some established techniques to quell your inner doubts.