Welcome to our latest issue of Happy Workplace Weekly, where we provide this week’s top news stories and advice for forward thinking managers.
Industry news:
News from retail, hospitality and small business
Online retail spending bounces in August
US retailers have until Thursday to convert to chip card technology
Twitter implements Buy Now button for retailers
Retailers find online price matching is good business
Sydney is getting a ‘Central Perk’ pop-up cafe this month
Ralph Lauren steps down as CEO
Industry insight:
The best tips and advice to succeed in your industry
4 tech tips to guarantee holiday success for retailers
Secrets to creating a better hotel room
How visual merchandising can boost retail footfall
Why small businesses fail in Australia
Inspiration:
17 inspirational quotes to (actually) inspire action
Farouk Shami’s empire: On hair, becoming an American and working with Donald Trump
How to stop failing at self-motivation
10 things highly successful people do to stay motivated
Leadership:
Never mind the traditional. Here’s how to lead like a punk rocker.
8 work at home statistics you need to know
Tips from the very top: 10 leadership insights from legendary GE CEO Jack Welch
What 21 highly successful people were doing at age 25
And just because:
You can have Christmas dinner at Hogwarts this year (for a price)