Last week, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), in partnership with REST, hosted the Employee Relations (ER) Breakfast in Melbourne, an event focused on one of the most pressing issues facing
Managing poor performance is one of the biggest challenges leaders face in retail today. With increased litigation cases it is imperative that leaders get it right. If, despite coaching the
The workplace compliance system is a complex and ever-changing process that can be difficult to manage. With non-compliance issues in the workplace on the incline, the role of human resources
Engaging passionate staff is not only crucial for your business but key to the future of the industry. Finding and retaining great talent is one of the biggest challenges in
When it comes to finding more innovative methods of marketing to consumers, the retail industry is ahead of the curve. A recent article from Forbes[1] highlights several current trends that
Employees are a business’ most valuable asset. This is a claim made by various business owners, as they battle to hold onto their star representatives. However, in an increasingly competitive
As more and more global retail giants enter Australia, it places a spotlight on the demand for more rigorous HR processes to ensure workforce compliance obligations are being met and
In the retail sphere, HR plays a vital role in acquiring, developing and retaining the brightest talent at the heart of the industry. A motivated and productive workforce is imperative
The most effective leaders may have vastly differing styles; they may also work in vastly different organisations yet their personal brand of leadership will almost always be well aligned to
The Australian Retailers Association has, for the past four and a half years, engaged FCB Group to deliver its Employment Relations advice and support for members. As we step into
