Employers are reminded to take caution when sending their employees for a medical assessment, as a recent case has...
Employers are reminded to take caution when sending their employees for a medical assessment, as a recent case has brought to light the consequences of dismissing an employee on these grounds. In the case of Norman v Lion Dairy and Drinks Limited, an employee who suffered from a serious skydiving...
According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your...
According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your business. With the combination of accessible technologies, more options for funding and easier access to resources, the world is now a small businesses oyster. Nikki Baird, industry analyst at RSR Research...
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...
2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy...
2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSNi, recently spoke at the NRF Big Show detailing how HSNi have embraced new technologies and strategies to reach the next level of growth. Speaking to the nature...
The NRA is pleased to announce the addition of migration advice and services to our portfolio of offerings to ...
The NRA is pleased to announce the addition of migration advice and services to our portfolio of offerings to members. We welcome Ian Parker who is a degree qualified Registered Migration Agent with a passion for helping businesses and individuals throughout the migration process. Ian has a unique local background across...
It’s been a week of distractions in business and politics, from the instability of global stock markets to the...
It’s been a week of distractions in business and politics, from the instability of global stock markets to the decision of the Federal Government to abandon the idea of increasing the GST, to a looming Ministerial reshuffle. These are factors that can dent consumer confidence, which has otherwise been improving,...
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...
Today’s official retail trade figures for December have confirmed the NRA’s predictions of steady and “sensible” spending by Australian...
Today’s official retail trade figures for December have confirmed the NRA’s predictions of steady and “sensible” spending by Australian consumers in the lead up to Christmas. The figures showed spending during the pre-Christmas period (the final six weeks of the year) reached $44.63bn – only just above our prediction...
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...