The Retail Appointment March 16 | Page 3

TRAP_March2016.qxp_The Retail Appointment 25/02/2016 15:03 Page 3 CONTENTS March 2016 04 06 08 HOW TO SURVIVE AN EXIT INTERVIEW: Although you might be tempted to spill your guts and say exactly what you think, stop and take a breath. Ultimately, you have nothing to gain and everything to lose... REVEALED: THE TRUTH BEHIND PAY AND BENEFITS: We discover what percentage of the UK retail sector enjoyed the pleasure of having a pay rise over the course of the past 12 months and exactly what the workforce would like to see their employers spend on benefits. WHY YOU SHOULD BE LOOKING TO HIRE A TEMP: What comes into your head when you hear the word ‘temp’? If you are thinking about an unskilled worker who comes in to shuffle paper from 9-5, you Editor: Elizabeth Troake e: [email protected] Production assistant: Joan Marc Enseñat Planas e: [email protected] Sales: e: [email protected] really are living in the past. Temporary employees play a valuable part in the modern retail and fashion worlds and contribute many muchneeded skills. 10 12 13 ARE YOU A GOOD MANAGER OR A GREAT ONE? At Retail Appointment Live last month, the range of seminars attracted a large turnout. One of the most popular asked delegates to consider the question ‘are you a good manager or a great one?’ WHAT’S ON: The key events happening in the retail and hospitality industries next month. JOBS: This month’s selection of opportunities from your favourite retailers. For sales or editorial enquiries, please call 020 7432 8855 The Retail Appointment is published by The Retail Appointment Ltd, Registered Office: 16 Bristol Gardens, London W9 2JG. Registered in England: 8605544. ©2016 The Retail Appointment Ltd NEXT ISSUE: WHAT KIND OF JOBSEEKER ARE YOU? COMING SOON In the next issue of The Retail Appointment, we’ll be revealing the methods that jobseekers use when looking for their next role. Do you use job boards, ask your friends or former co-workers? Do you search Google or go straight to a recruitment agency? We’ll discuss the best and fastest way to create a shortlist of jobs that are perfect for you with tips and tricks on using methods you may not have even considered. To receive a copy of the next issue, or for any more information regarding our surveys and data providing service, email your name, address and job title to [email protected] retailappointment.co.uk To subscribe email [email protected]