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SUMMARY:Surviving the Silly Season: Managing Workplace Risks During the Festive Period
DESCRIPTION:The lead-up to Christmas is one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year for retail employers. Increased trading demands\, seasonal recruitment\, annual leave requests\, workplace celebrations and heightened employee stress can create a range of workplace relations and compliance risks.  \nJoin the ARC Legal and Workplace Relations team for a practical webinar exploring the key employment and workplace issues that arise during the festive season and how employers can manage them effectively.  \nKey topics include:  \n– Setting expectations for appropriate conduct at Christmas parties and work functions\n– Managing alcohol-related risks and employer responsibilities\n– Dealing with misconduct arising from festive celebrations\n– Navigating annual shutdowns\, public holidays and leave requests\n– Managing absenteeism and attendance issues during peak trading periods\n– Seasonal workers\, casual employees and rostering considerations\n– Tips for maintaining compliance while supporting employee wellbeing during a busy time of year   \nWhether you’re preparing for a staff Christmas party\, managing peak season staffing pressures\, or planning for holiday leave arrangements\, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the festive season with confidence.
URL:https://www.retail.org.au/event/surviving-the-silly-season-managing-workplace-risks-during-the-festive-period
CATEGORIES:ARC Legal Webinars,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T080000
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SUMMARY:ARC People and Culture Breakfast 2026
DESCRIPTION:ARC’s People & Culture Breakfast in Melbourne brings together retail leaders to explore how businesses can move beyond diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments to create genuinely inclusive workplaces where people feel valued\, supported and empowered to thrive.  \nWith diverse and dispersed workforces across stores\, distribution centres and support offices\, creating a genuine sense of belonging requires more than policies and initiatives. It calls for inclusive leadership\, meaningful employee engagement and workplace cultures where people feel safe\, supported and able to progress.  \nThis breakfast will explore how retailers can embed belonging into the everyday employee experience\, strengthen workplace culture and measure the impact of their efforts.
URL:https://www.retail.org.au/event/arc-people-and-culture-breakfast-2026
LOCATION:Zinc at Fed Square\, Cnr Princes Walk &\, Russell St Ext\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:ARC Retail Institute x QUT Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ARC Retail Institute and Queensland University of Technology invite you to attend a free three-hour workshop in Brisbane\, now rescheduled to February 2027.  \nWe are piloting new training to assist store managers to better support staff experiencing mental health challenges.  \nThe new workshop date will be announced shortly. Register your interest to receive updates and be among the first to know when the new date is confirmed. \nWhat the workshop covers \nThe training is built on QUT’s CARE framework. Four sessions\, each one practical. \n\nConcern. Why supporting staff mental health now sits at the centre of a retailer’s duty of care\, and what that looks like on the shop floor.\nAwareness. How mental health affects attendance\, engagement\, service quality and team performance\, and how managers can recognise the early signals.\nResponsibility. Who owns what\, across the organisation\, the regional manager\, the store manager and employees\, including what staff are responsible for in their own support.\nEngagement. Access to tools and resources your teams can use to document\, monitor and improve your organisation’s response.\n\nWho to nominate \nIdeally\, each participating organisation should bring at least three people: \n\nA HR manager (or a diversity and inclusion manager)\nA regional or area manager\nA store manager\n\nTeams will work through the material together\, completing hands-on activities that will provide practical guidance on how to address mental health challenges in the workplace\, before they escalate and impact wellbeing or performance. \nIndividuals are also warmly encouraged to register\, if it’s not possible to attend as a team. There will be ample opportunities to collaborate with other participants throughout the workshop. \nWhat we ask in return \nThere is no cost to attend. In exchange\, we ask your staff for honest feedback on the material. That feedback will help shape the final program before wider release. \nWe would be thrilled to have your involvement in this workshop. 
URL:https://www.retail.org.au/event/arc-retail-institute-x-qut-workshop
LOCATION:QUT Gardens Point Campus
CATEGORIES:member only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270316T080000
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UID:10000081-1805184000-1805302800@www.retail.org.au
SUMMARY:ARC Leaders Forum 27
DESCRIPTION:The ARC Leaders Forum 2027 returns on 16 and 17 March 2027\, bringing together Australia’s most influential retail leaders and industry changemakers for two days of bold ideas\, strategic insights and high-impact networking. \nDesigned for leaders shaping the future of retail\, the Forum will explore the trends\, challenges and opportunities transforming the sector\, from innovation and technology to customer experience\, workforce\, leadership and growth. \nAcross two days of keynote presentations\, expert panels\, fireside conversations and real-world case studies\, attendees will hear from leading voices across retail and beyond\, gaining practical insights to help navigate change\, identify new opportunities and make more informed strategic decisions. \nThe ARC Leaders Forum 2027 is also a place to connect. With senior decision-makers from across the industry in one room\, the event creates valuable opportunities to build relationships\, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships.
URL:https://www.retail.org.au/event/arc-leaders-forum-27
LOCATION:Jones Bay Wharf\, Doltone House\, Level 3\, 26-32 Pirrama Rd\, Pyrmont\, NSW\, 2009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Partner Event
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