Savreet Kaur’s Post

🚀 It’s always beneficial to travel from one end of the country to the other to enhance our skills. Today, we had a fantastic Best Practice day where Michael Høgsholt Rasmussen and I visited our talented employees. We shared our experiences and insights on store operations. It has been an inspiring day filled with ideas on how we can optimize our work with attractive stores and strengthen our collaboration. #BestPractice #StoreOperations #Teamwork

We are in a people intensive work sector - both from customer's and our own team's perspectives. It becomes imperative, that everyone across all stores and locations, till the last level understands, is aligned to the approach and knows what to execute and how to execute.... Hence these meets are strategically very important... #peopleconnect #recognition #teamspirit #unifiedgoals

This morning, I was fascinated to read about how the Giant Lake Fish from a dried-up lake in the Sahara Desert is helping to sustain plant life, marine ecosystems, animals, and even human species long after its death. When this fish species passed around 11,000 years ago, its remains have been contributing to the dust that the Sahara is known for. Strong winds lift this nutrient-rich dust into the atmosphere, allowing it to travel thousands of miles and eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean. There, it acts as a natural fertilizer, nurturing phytoplankton, which are crucial for marine life and oxygen production. This dust doesn't stop there; it journeys as far as the Amazon Rainforest, replenishing its soil during times of drought, ensuring life continues to thrive. This process beautifully illustrates the #interconnectedness of life. Just as the dust from the Giant Lake Fish supports various ecosystems, our #supportiverelationships contribute to our resilience during challenging times. Each connection we make can have far-reaching effects, nurturing our growth and well-being. What’s truly remarkable about the process created by the Giant Lake Fish is that it happens naturally, without intention. Now, imagine the potential impact if we place intention behind collaboration, connection, and community support. This reflection brings me back to a recent program I ran at L'Occitane Australia on Resilience, where participants learnt that supportive relationships are crucial during times of stress and adversity. Cultivating positive and supportive relationships are one of the six essential ways we can all bounce forward from setbacks and challenges. Together, let’s harness the power of our connections to cultivate resilience and support each other in flourishing through life’s challenges. #Resilience #Connection #Support #Collaboration #Community #Wellbeing #LOccitane #StaffTraining Thank you for the lovely mention dear Shambhavi Manjrekar (She/Her)

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Getting your product to your consumer! Day 3 Hosted by Marks and Spencer at their Marble Arch store - things got very real! Kicking us off was Lauren Mallon bringing real energy and honesty in sharing her career journey - important theme being just how far attitude takes you in unlocking breadth & experiences. Hantian Wang brilliantly brought to life the magic of range & spacing - how to stand out and insight into what your customers (Buyer) are prioritising. Our teams were joined by some outstanding graduates Niamh Timpson Hannah Connolly Gregor Munro Millie Stewart who took our teams to stake out different channels (Stores, Restaurants, Pubs etc.). Prompted some excellent thinking around the right channels for the right brands. This is part of the magic of the industry: it's so very relatable and the deeper you dive, the more interesting it becomes. Our delegates felt the same - teams were getting strategic about who was staying/who was going: there's some tension brewing with laptops being slammed shut as soon as anyone who isn't in your team approaches! A huge thank you to the team Marks and Spencer for a brilliant and thoughtful experience - particularly Becky Cock who took the reins mid-way through and delivered such a cracking day. Over half-way now! The energy levels have been sustained, the quality questions keep coming - what a treat to have a front row seat! Psalt

In the chaos of the everyday hustle, it is easy to lose track of progress. We set goals, we meet them (when things align) and we move on to the next. As I close in on my fifth month at First Retail Group, I'm taking a brief moment to pause. A gentle reminder, for all of us, to celebrate the wins and embrace the lessons learned from the misses. Wins, no matter how small, serve as markers of growth and perseverance. Here are my top 10 *moments* thus far: 1. My kids coming to see me at work when I couldn't make it home, thanks to the best support system a working mother/parent could ever ask for. 2. Company Vision, Mission and Values defined 3. Team OKRs in progress 4. Performance Management System introduced 5. 50+ new hires 6. 1 award of bid for a new strategic location 7. 1 new brand partnership confirmed 8. 1 store reopening - Miniso, Gulf City Mall 9. 1 new brand, new store opening - Levi's East Gates Mall 10. 2 new store openings - Miniso Trincity Mall and Miniso Westmall And yes, there were LOTS of missteps, missed deadlines and outright misses. Evident by the serious bags under my eyes from a BIG week with MISSED sleep 😅 Pause over - back to it! #Retail #Backtowork

KING OF CSO This weekend it will be #King's Day in the Netherlands. An occasion to spotlight the King of CSO for once: Dennis Wijnstra Travelling all the way from the far north of the Netherlands, we had Dennis visiting us during our induction days. Alongside the regular team of Bente van den Bomen Peter Gronenschild Jordy Verdaasdonk Vaia M. Killian Nally Andreas Amukugo and, of course, our LP toppers Annemiek Verstegen Vincent Jansen Yanir Francisca en Robert Spitse, Dennis was present to tell a bit more about his work at The TJX Companies, Inc., Inc. Central Store Operations (CSO).   In 2016, Dennis started his retail career at TK MAXX as a Teamleader in #Groningen, under the inspiring leadership of Henk van der Spek. (today lead by amazing Hayley Gauna)   He was then promoted to Assistant Store Manager and worked in the Almere and Arnhem shops. Eventually, he moved to a position in CSO.   In this role, he is the business partner for all digital communications for our TJX Europe shops. The CSO Helpdesk is also one of his responsibilities. What exactly does that all mean? In a nutshell: If a department within TJX wants to communicate something via our Internal Associate Engagement App, this department tries to make that possible. I personally find this app a great medium, as it keeps me informed of all the fun things happening in the shop, such as parties, promotions and holidays. And there are quite a few of them. CSO s is the heart of all (digital) communication. This is also where all questions are answered as proactively as possible, everything you need to know on how to operate in a store. That is why it's important everyone has the app. Now, we recently hired a lot of new colleagues. That's why Dennis came especially to the south of the country, for a nice presentation and also to personally activate everyone in the system as part of our introduction day. Dennis had never done anything other than retail before, and was keen to know what else was behind this huge organisation. The opportunity at Central Operations gave him access to the operational heart of the organisation, where he was directly involved in implementing changes on the shop floor. For all communication issues and solutions but also operational questions that, for example, the manager cannot answer, Dennis and his team are there to save the day. Dennis is proud to work for TJX Europe: It is fantastic to notice how well we do in creating and maintaining the right working atmosphere. But also the diversity and development opportunities that TJX have are exceptional. It's fantastic to see that in such a large organisation we have a very open door approach, in the sense that everyone is equal, you dare to express your opinion, but above all you dare to be yourself. That is what is essential to us.

rezalet. katliamı "dolaylı" olarak destekleyen şirket mi gençlere ilham kaynağı olacak? starbucks neden boykot listesinde: """ Despite leaving the company in 2023, Howard Shultz's influence within Starbucks is still significant given how long he served as CEO and his substantial ownership stake. Shultz remains one of the largest shareholders with almost 3% of the company's total shares.[8] Going back to the early 2000s, Starbucks faced boycotts under Shultz’s leadership due to his (failed) attempt to expand stores in Israel and for his pro-Israel views.[9] For example, as CEO in 1998, Shultz received the "Israel 50th Anniversary Friend of Zion Tribute Award" from the Jerusalem Fund of Aish HaTorah for "playing a key role in promoting a close alliance between the United States and Israel."[10] More recently, in 2021 Shultz supported Israel by investing in Israeli cyber-security start-up Wiz.[11] In another example of indirect financial support for Israel, some of Starbucks’ biggest shareholders are also major investors in military companies with ties to Israel: The Vanguard Group holds approximately 90.5 million shares of Starbucks (7.7%), and is also a top shareholder in Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons company.[12] BlackRock holds approx. 84.3 million shares of Starbucks (7.2%),[13] and is also a top shareholder in Lockheed Martin, which produces fighter jets for the Israeli military and boasts of being “proud of the significant role it has fulfilled in the security of the State of Israel.”[14] This means that, in theory, the profits of Starbucks could indirectly support Israel by being reinvested into companies that produce weapons for the Israeli military. """ (https://lnkd.in/ge7RSvRN)

Yesterday, I stumbled upon a hidden treasure in my desk - coins that brought back memories of a unique recognition program I developed. During my store visits, exceptional teams were awarded these coins for their outstanding work in customer care, merchandising, and overall excellence. These coins, when accumulated, could be redeemed for rewards like paid time off, gifts, and more. Those who received these coins were celebrated as "LINDA'S ROCK STARS" throughout our company, comprising over 500 locations and 2000 employees. Everyone wanted to get these and the stores would actually call me and ask me when I was coming to visit. And, if I forgot to hand them out, they asked! 💫 This recognition program fostered a culture of appreciation and excellence, boosting morale and driving performance. The average tenure of our team was 15 years. 15 YEARS. With all the struggles we have today just finding staff, think about what you are doing to retain them? Simple yet powerful recognition goes a long way. Who wouldn't want to be a Linda's (your name) Rock Star? 🏆 Recognition matters – it's a simple yet powerful way to motivate and inspire teams. Let's continue to celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our colleagues. If you want more information or help building your recognition program, contact me today. 🌟 #EmployeeRecognition #Motivation #Appreciation #retention #employees #recruiting #hiring #training #retailers #TopRetailExpert International Retail Group, LLC Ron Thurston RETHINK Retail Liza AmlaniWendy GannawayMelissa MooreChris IgweTorben Valsted

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