All articles by the Retail Trust – Page 8
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InformationWorking as a buying manager
Buying Manager Patrick explains why being analytical, results-oriented, and able to handle a range of demands across multiple timezones is key to his role at Paul Smith Retail.
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GuidanceThe benefits of a mentor
Working with a mentor can improve your emotional and physical health while keeping you motivated and positive on your way to reaching a goal – both at work and at home.
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GuidanceThe benefits of career coaching
When we’re feeling unsure about things, it can be hard for us to pinpoint exactly what we need to do to move things along. You might not know what to ask yourself at this stage, but a career coach can help you to look at things more objectively and sometimes we can all benefit from a little outside help.
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LearningTime management skills to improve your work-life balance
It’s not always easy to manage our time but with careful planning we can all free up precious hours. It’s often the tasks that can be done another day that actually distract us from the more important things, but maximising the time in a day is easier than you might think.
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LearningPreventative stress management using the CUSP™ framework
The CUSP™ model is a simple framework which works equally well when looking to prevent stress as it does in helping those who are at risk of becoming overwhelmed. This article describes the CUSP model and approaches you could consider to prevent and monitor stress.
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GuidanceSix ways to retain your top talent
Keeping your top talent motivated, engaged and inspired to stay with your organisation isn’t something that simply happens. There are things that all organisations can do to retain talent, and while it takes commitment and time, the dividends are worth it.
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GuidanceThe key behaviours of effective delegation
One of the secrets of people who manage their time effectively is their willingness to delegate tasks to others. Effective delegation might feel unnatural at first but it benefits both managers and teams.
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GuidanceEight tips to be a supportive team player
We spend a substantial portion of our lives at work and positive relationships with our colleagues not only enhance our enjoyment of our jobs, but they help to boost our overall wellbeing. These tips will help you to build good relationships and get yourself known as a supportive team player.
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GuidanceHow to develop effective communication skills
The communication style we use depends on the situation we’re in. It can be challenging to develop a consistent and effective communication style and it may feel uncomfortable at first, but these tips will help you along the way.
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GuidanceManaging conflict in the workplace
We all face challenging situations in the workplace. It’s important to tackle any issue as quickly as possible and by taking the lead to improve the situation, you’ll help to minimise the impact it has on you and others.
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GuidanceCreating a home office
Home working can be rewarding but there are a number of issues to think about including your physical safety and your emotional wellbeing. Here are some simple tips to make working from home more organised, safe and enjoyable.
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LearningActive listening skills using the SOLER method
Active listening requires the listener to provide both verbal and non-verbal feedback to the speaker and it is a fundamental skill for anyone wishing to build better relationships at work and at home. The SOLER method can help you to become an effective and attentive listener.
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GuidanceThree-step plan to request support from others
If you have a situation you’d like to resolve (at home or at work), you might want to review the suggestions in this article before you approach the person who may be in a position to help you.
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LearningNetworking for your career development
Networking can be nerve-wracking but it is well worth considering, and can be a really rewarding way to develop your career. Here are some simple things that you can do to make your networking more productive and enjoyable.
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GuidanceSeven tips to help you cope with a job loss
Losing a job can be a distressing experience, impacting on many aspects of everyday life. But often, losing a job can open up new opportunities once the crisis has passed.
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GuidanceMindfulness for wellbeing
Mindfulness is the practise of staying in the moment, being aware of ourselves and our surroundings. Learn about the fundamental skills required to live mindfully.
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GuidanceHow to manage depression
There are various types of depression. Learn more about them, as well as the signs and symptoms of depression, self-help strategies and treatments.
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GuidanceHow to manage anxiety
Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Learn more about the causes of anxiety as well as tips for managing it, and ways to help someone who’s suffering.
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GuidanceHow to talk to your GP about your mental health
Get the most out of your GP appointment with top tips to help you prepare.
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GuidanceEight tips to help you develop healthy habits
Eating more healthily, exercising regularly, or saying ‘no’ to things we don’t have the space to do are all within our reach. When a new action is repeated often enough, it can become a habit that will improve your quality of life. Here are some tips to get you started.