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
US retail sales edge up in September
More retailers are offering free returns, and paying for it
Whole Foods modernizes retail management
Only 2% of small businesses are making cyber security a priority
The Fashion Week shows everyone was talking about
4000 Starbucks workers are going to college for free
Industry insight:
The best tips and advice to succeed in your industry
5 tips for making parental leave good for your small business
4 ways retailers can attract new mothers
KFC’s recipe for retention success
10 new trends in fashion retail
Inspiration:
The secret to Ulta Beauty’s (and CEO Mary Dillon’s) success
How big goals supercharge entrepreneurial motivation
Make these 5 mistakes if you really want to be successful
9 tricks to motivate yourself to reach your goals
Leadership:
The 3 biggest mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid
3 important behaviours for women in leadership positions to adopt
What matters most in job candidates: experience or attitude?
And just because:
Eat a 30-pound burrito, become a part-owner of a Mexican restaurant. That’s a good deal.