Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra,...
Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra, particularly issues surrounding taxation and the Budget. This week, I’d like to focus discussions back towards the association, in order to highlight a number of opportunities we’ve launched for members...
There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and...
There are three broad areas to focus on when developing your strategy for a healthy workplace: raising awareness and reducing stigma; supporting employees with mental health conditions; and promoting a positive working environment. As a leader, there are many things you can do to create an environment where staff feel...
Bullying is a serious issue. It dramatically raises stress levels for the person being bullied and is a major...
Bullying is a serious issue. It dramatically raises stress levels for the person being bullied and is a major risk factor for developing mental health conditions. Unsurprisingly, beyondblue’s State of Workplace Mental Health in Australia study found 76 per cent of employees said depression and anxiety – the most common...
In September 2015, Gemma Kariotoglou, 24, Store Manager of Fossil Group, Macquarie NSW was named the National Retail Association’s...
In September 2015, Gemma Kariotoglou, 24, Store Manager of Fossil Group, Macquarie NSW was named the National Retail Association’s (NRA) Young Retailer of the Year Scholarship Award Winner. Courtesy of Retail Doctor Group, Gemma’s prize included one-on-one mentoring from Retail Doctor Group’s CEO Brian Walker, one of Australia’s leading retail...
Do you have any staff you would like to upskill? Take advantage of our special offer! All part-time and casual...
Do you have any staff you would like to upskill? Take advantage of our special offer! All part-time and casual employees are invited to participate in the following workshops at no cost, that’s right FREE*! Customer Service Workshop Being a successful retail salesperson is more than just describing products and services. The National...
Safe Work Australia has published the Second Annual National Statement which identifies emerging trends in psychosocial health, safety and...
Safe Work Australia has published the Second Annual National Statement which identifies emerging trends in psychosocial health, safety and bullying in Australian workplaces. The data in the statement is based on data from accepted worker’s compensation claims involving mental stress. The statement highlights some interesting workplace trends: •the median direct cost...
We are pleased to share with you some recent staff changes within the National Retail Association Legal team. Victoria Hansen...
We are pleased to share with you some recent staff changes within the National Retail Association Legal team. Victoria Hansen joins the team with nine years’ experience as a lawyer. Victoria brings a wealth of experience gained from most recently working as an Industrial Relations Advisor for the Civil Contractors...
The National Retail Association are proud to support and share with you a transformative retail event from our partner, Retail...
The National Retail Association are proud to support and share with you a transformative retail event from our partner, Retail Doctor Group. Whether you’re the CEO of a large multinational supermarket chain, or the owner of an independent boutique, 2016 will no doubt bring new challenges as the pace of change...
Propel your business by implementing an influencer marketing strategy with authentic real people. With more and more companies opting...
Propel your business by implementing an influencer marketing strategy with authentic real people. With more and more companies opting for customer lead storytelling, consumers are no longer solely swayed by big celebrity endorsements. Carefully selected individuals that align with your company’s values and beliefs can draw huge awareness and raise...
Leading journalist and senior business commentator, Andrew Robertson, is set to join Guy Russo, CEO of Kmart and Brian...
Leading journalist and senior business commentator, Andrew Robertson, is set to join Guy Russo, CEO of Kmart and Brian Walker, CEO & Founder of Retail Doctor Group at Retail Doctor Group’s ‘Fit For Business’ Breakfast this March. Andrew Robertson has been a journalist for more than 30 years, both in...
A woman, who worked as an advertising sales representative, has won her unfair dismissal case due to her employer’s...
A woman, who worked as an advertising sales representative, has won her unfair dismissal case due to her employer’s misunderstanding of the employee’s intentions to work out her notice period. In July 2015, the employee was under significant stress from being overworked by her employer. According to her evidence, the...
The Digital Growth Program is delivered by the Polaris Centre and funded by the SA State Government Department for...
The Digital Growth Program is delivered by the Polaris Centre and funded by the SA State Government Department for State Development. It involves several opportunities for businesses to learn and improve their digital footprint including: • Digital Start - a 1.5 hour FREE one on one advisory targeted at startup/new or...
FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo...
FINALLY… there is an event that manages to bring all three events together to form Australia’s BIGGEST combined expo for retail, ecommerce, payments and engagement. Clients have been crying out for ONE (total) event. Now we’ve got the recipe right! Total Retail & Payments EXPO 2016 11 & 12 May 2016 MCEC, Melbourne The...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has been selected as the industry intelligence provider for the Queensland Government through the VET...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has been selected as the industry intelligence provider for the Queensland Government through the VET Industry Engagement Program. This position gives us the platform to advocate and recommend the reforms our members believe are needed for the retail sector around skills, training and workforce development. You...
Insights and data provide information vital to understanding consumer behaviour and make up a critical part of successful business. The...
Insights and data provide information vital to understanding consumer behaviour and make up a critical part of successful business. The Hershey Company President, Michele Buck spoke at the NRF Big Show outlining how changes made as a result of consumer insights are driving significant growth, noting that partnerships and sharing...
A new law recently passed by the Federal Government will protect small businesses from unfair contact terms in standard...
A new law recently passed by the Federal Government will protect small businesses from unfair contact terms in standard form contracts. The new law will come into force on 12 November 2016 following a 12 month transition period. A small business is defined as employing less than 20 people, including...