Episode 02: The world of work with Jackie Ross

Retail
Written By Christine Cowan
 

The Business of Retail has a terrific network to tap to join the discourse. In this episode the Team is joined by retail people person, Jackie Ross, to speak on the topic - The World of Work.

The world of work has been transitioning pre-pandemic, but during COVID this is becoming perhaps the biggest challenge facing retail execs. Some of the changes in retail management are much more structural in nature. For executives and their teams, what will careers, leadership and technical skills look like beyond 2020? Will retailers be compelled to make radical changes to organizational structure, to culture, how they allocate resources and what talent they are looking for as they respond to fast evolving consumer needs?

Jackie is the Founder and CEO of JRoss Retail Recruiters, a leading Canadian talent agency for the sector, and she is a true thought leader of people trends in the business.

 
Christine Cowan

Christine has lived in Portland, OR for 16 years, having grown up in Vancouver B.C. and then a 9 year stint in Toronto. Ont. before she made the move to PDX.  

She hails from a line of gardening women. Her beloved Tutu (grandmother) won awards for her garden, in particular for her roses.  Christine's mum Wendy was also an avid gardener who volunteered at the UBC Botanical gardens.  Christine's passion for gardening started early and in particular she was drawn to succulents and the unique creations of Thomas Hobbs in Vancouver.  She is inspired by the unique and often quirky look of the plants as well as the beautiful containers she puts them in.  Succulents are sustainable, peaceful and low maintenance. Each one is unique and some are flawed but they are just as beautiful - like we are as humans!  

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