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July 17, 2025 36 mins

This is part one of two episodes that explore the true essence of employee engagement within retail environments, challenging the traditional focus on KPIs. It delves into the 'engage' stage—one of the seven critical stages of the employee lifecycle.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of day-to-day experiences and interactions that contribute to job satisfaction.

Key points include the need for a balance between:

  • good pay,
  • purpose,
  • and an enjoyable day-to-day.


The importance of empowering store managers to foster a positive work environment through genuine human connections, operational efficiency, and continuous manager enablement is highlighted as vital for reducing turnover and enhancing overall organizational performance.00:00 Introduction: The Importance of KPIs00:29 Understanding the Employee Lifecycle01:32 Focusing on the Engaged Stage02:34 Defining a Good Job04:07 The Three Pillars of Job Satisfaction05:31 Balancing Pay, Purpose, and Enjoyable Day-to-Day07:50 The Importance of Day-to-Day Experience08:19 Personal Reflections on Job Satisfaction11:18 Building Human Connections at Work18:48 Challenges in Retail Management31:15 The Need for Leadership Training33:45 The Real Issue: Leadership in Corporate34:49 Prioritizing Engagement and Retention

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