Work/Life Balance

We're so excited to feature Cindy Carlisle, executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Foot Locker, Inc. in the Women in Retail Inner Circle Q&A this week. In her role, Carlisle oversees the development and execution of Foot Locker's global HR strategy. Prior to joining Foot Locker, she served as group vice…

Retailers are facing a challenging hiring landscape, putting an added emphasis on benefit offerings as a compelling talent driver. HR leaders in the retail space have come to these conversations with a unique perspective, informed by the specific needs of their workforce. Consider the demographics of retail employees: Women make up the majority of the…

There may be a day when you wake up and simply don't have the motivation to do your job anymore. When you think about going to work, you may feel helpless, trapped, detached or cynical. This lack of motivation or interest related to your job is commonly known as burnout. Managing this fatigue in the…

When the pandemic altered where and how consumers were able to shop, consumer markets rose to the challenge. I know I’m not alone in being inspired by the essential workers who are manufacturing in the plants, as many companies are now operating on a 24-hour manufacturing cycle to fulfill the increased need for crucial goods.…

Amazon.com announced on Tuesday the launch of WorkingWell, a new comprehensive program providing employees with physical and mental activities, wellness exercises, and healthy eating support that are scientifically proven to help them recharge and re-energize, and ultimately reduce the risk of injury. According to a company press release, the program is part of Amazon's investment…

The idea of a sabbatical got planted in my mind at one retreat in 2011. At the time, the sabbatical idea was about taking a break from the grind and giving back. Back then, I was very active with my meditation community and volunteered a lot, so the idea was relegated to my bucket list. It wasn’t until five years later, while I was working at Kohl’s, that the thought grew in urgency.

Employees are quitting at record rates, according to a recent U.S. Labor Department report, but Lamps Plus employees are staying the longest in its product category. Employees of the designer, manufacturer and retailer of portable lighting, fixture lighting and home décor products have an average tenure of eight years, based on LinkedIn data. So how…

Total Retail and the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), sister brand of Total Retail, are proud to present our eighth annual list of the Top Women in Retail, a comprehensive list of leading female executives in the retail industry. We'd like to thank Synchrony Financial, the exclusive sponsor of this year's Top Women in Retail list. 

Marvin Ellison, CEO and chairman of J.C. Penney, was honored at the Father of the Year Awards last week in New York City. In this video from the event, Ellison talks with Total Retail's Melissa Campanelli about what family time means to him and how he achieves work/life balance.

With the increase in sales and engagement channels for consumers over the years — from mobile (apps and websites) to social media to stores to e-commerce, and the list goes on — the jobs of retail marketers have become increasingly complex. For the typical marketer, they’re responsible for formulating a strategy for each channel, executing…