All Diversity and inclusion articles – Page 4
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NewsHalf of listed retailers have no ethnic minorities at board level
Korn Ferry’s Consumer Diversity Index reveals that FTSE 100 companies have failed to meet the target of having one person of colour in each of their boardrooms by 2021, with half of listed retailers failing to have any ethnic minority representation.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: A retailer’s three-step guide to combating stress
With mental health core to wellbeing and productivity, we spoke to executives and experts to understand how retailers can best manage stress to adapt to the next normal
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NewsCarpetright boss Walsh to take chair role at parent company
Carpetright chief executive Wilf Walsh has been promoted to the role of chairman at his firm’s parent company.
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News50 retailers pledge to improve diversity and inclusion with new charter
Dozens of retailers have backed a new charter created by the British Retail Consortium to promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.
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AnalysisIWD: 13 ways leading retailers and brands are challenging bias
To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), executives and staff including Kingfisher, Boots, Dixons Carphone, retailTRUST, Asda and Pets at Home share how they’re challenging inequality, questioning stereotypes and addressing all forms of inequity in the industry.
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NewsFujitsu commits to building pipeline of diverse future retail CEOs
The global tech organisation has become the headline partner of Retail Week Be Inspired’s Senior Leadership Academy on its journey to support talented retail colleagues with aspirations of the boardroom.
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NewsTop retail and FMCG leaders commit to career development of industry staff
Executives from Mars, Frasers Group, Dr Martens, Sainsbury’s, Never Fully Dressed and more have become ambassadors for Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme, pledging to inspire and connect those working in retail to fulfil their career aspirations.
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NewsLeading retailers pledge to take action on diversity and inclusion in 2021
Following a year where business’ D&I agendas have come under scrutiny, 16 brands including M&S, New Look and Sainsbury’s Argos have partnered with Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme to promote diversity and empower their teams.
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AnalysisSeven steps to become the leader colleagues and customers demand
Industry executives and experts recently gathered at Retail Week’s Virtual Leaders’ Summit to explore what it means to be a leader in retail today. Tune in to their thought-provoking lectures for free on-demand here.
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Future LeadersDave Lewis: ‘Doing good is good for business – but we need to do better’
Former Tesco chief executive and WWF chair Dave Lewis sat down with Retail Week editor Luke Tugby at the Virtual Leaders’ Summit to discuss how leaders can ensure that the retail sector really is the best it can be.
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AnalysisLockdown 2.0: How to look after your mental health through Covid Christmas
As England goes back into national lockdown, fears are rising that the country could be about to be gripped by a mental health crisis.
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OpinionBridget Lea: I’m a proud black director, but we need more black leaders and white allies
Bridget Lea may be Sainsbury’s managing director for the North now, but when she was coming up through the ranks she never saw a senior retail leader who looked like her.
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OpinionThe Secret Retailer: ‘Colleagues doubt my ability because of my upbringing’
I always knew I was different to my colleagues, but about eight months ago I realised just how much.
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AnalysisBig Question: Has Covid-19 dealt a hammer blow to workplace diversity?
Covid-19 has impacted all in society but, from a work perspective, are some groups harder hit than others? What can retailers do to support those struggling the most?
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Retailers raising the bar in mental health support
The UK is facing a mental health crisis. From Superdrug to Pets at Home, meet the retailers making it their responsibility to support and protect their employees’ mental health.
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AnalysisBlack Lives Matter: How retailers including M&S and H&M are targeting diversity
It’s been three months since the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement hit the headlines following George Floyd’s death. With the hashtags now fading, Retail Week looks at what retailers are doing to continue the momentum.
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OpinionOpinion: Black Lives Matter movement signals time for retailers to act on diversity
Well-known retailers have shown their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and it is time for UK businesses to take long-term action.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail diversity shouldn’t hinge on one chief executive
This week, Card Factory chief executive Karen Hubbard will leave the business after four years at the helm.
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Future LeadersDay 5. Chair closing remarks
Charlotte Hardie, chair of Be Inspired, summarises some of the best insight from the week and draws the event to a close.
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Future LeadersDay 5. Fireside chat with Jane Shepherdson CBE: Lessons learned from my journey to the top
Jane Shepherdson CBE shares from her wealth of experience at Topshop, Whistles, and My Wardrobe HQ on what it takes to run a successful retail business.