Retail Trust Leaders’ Summit.

Building the coalition to champion the health of retail.

Leaders summit Hope, Health and Happiness

 

Tuesday 9 November 2021

Andaz London

Hotel 

 

Mental health trailblazers, industry change makers and people leaders came together for a one-day programme of inspiring content to debate the health and wellbeing issues critical to retail’s success in 2022 and beyond. 

The event created an open environment for participants to share best practice, discuss the unique challenges faced by the retail industry and set the standard in workplace wellbeing for the future happiness of our retail colleagues. 

From sessions on, ‘what does an effective mental health support system look like’ and ‘how do you know if your wellbeing strategy is actually working?’ to ‘diversity and inclusion strategy insights’ and ‘how leading companies embed D&I’, the Retail Trust is getting to the heart of key issues facing HR teams across the industry right now.  

Our expert speakers shared top insights, strategy and measurable outcomes. 

Welcome and keynote talk with Chris Brook-Carter and Lord Mark Price

Talent retention: how do we make flexible working an option for everyone in retail?

Flexibility in retail is often applauded – and one of the big reasons that people give for choosing to work in retail. But sometimes employees can become trapped by their need for flexibility. This session explored whether career progression can be unlocked with flexible management roles making the industry more appealing to top talent.

Wellbeing strategy for the future

What can we learn from each other to develop an effective wellbeing strategy? From wellbeing champions and support networks to working out how far to go when supporting an employee’s financial wellbeing, our experienced panel looked at what works and what doesn’t work so well.

Solving the D&I challenge

We are all aware what benefits a diverse workforce and feelings of inclusivity bring to an organisation, but there is no, one-size fits all. Every business is different and should take their own tailored approach to diversity and inclusion. So, what does diversity and inclusion look like on the ground? Our panel of experts shared their experience, insight and lessons they’ve learnt along the way.

Meet our incredible speakers

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    Davina McCall

    2021-09-15T11:08:00+01:00

    Television presenter

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    Jane Beresford

    2021-10-14T07:53:00+01:00

    Group Director of People Partnering | Pets at Home

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    Chris Brook-Carter

    2021-03-25T11:33:00+00:00

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Lorraine Candy

    2021-09-21T14:15:00+01:00

    Author, journalist, podcaster

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    Nick Davison

    2021-10-07T08:05:00+01:00

    Head of Wellbeing | John Lewis Partnership

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    Helen Dickinson OBE

    2021-11-04T14:26:00+00:00

    Chief Executive Officer | BRC

  • Leon Donald headshot

    Leon Donald

    2021-10-27T09:59:00+01:00

    UK Commercial Buying Manager | Tesco

  • Marcia Hazzard headshot

    Marcia Hazzard

    2021-09-13T14:33:00+01:00

    Consultant | Included

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    Andrew Jurd

    2021-11-08T08:54:00+00:00

    Andrew Jurd | Head of Retail HR 

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    Hector Minto

    2021-10-19T13:05:00+01:00

    Director of Accessibility (Evangelism) | Microsoft

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    Kate Nash OBE

    2021-10-12T14:24:00+01:00

    Creator & CEO | PurpleSpace 

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    Lord Mark Price

    2021-09-03T09:55:00+01:00

    Founder | WorkL for Business

  • Lisa Smosarski headshot

    Lisa Smosarski

    2021-09-07T08:51:00+01:00

    Editor-in-chief | Stylist

  • Emma Stewart headshot

    Emma Stewart MBE

    2021-09-23T14:03:00+01:00

    Co-Founder & Development
    Director | Timewise

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    Julie Wacker

    2021-11-08T10:06:00+00:00

    Business psychologist | Robertson Cooper 

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    Andrea Woodside

    2021-09-02T10:40:00+01:00

    Training Lead at the Retail Trust 

Our event supporters.

Thank you to every organisation who supported our event.

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