ReThink Productivity Podcast
In this exciting podcast, Simon Hedaux from ReThink Productivity shares his insights and strategies for improving productivity and efficiency in the retail and hospitality industries. With the help of clients, partners, and the ReThink team, Simon covers everything from measuring and tracking productivity to developing and implementing effective strategies. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or employee, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to get more done and improve their bottom line. Here's what you can expect to learn: How to measure and track productivity Proven strategies for improving efficiency and reducing waste How to create a culture of productivity and innovation Tips for motivating and engaging your team Real-world examples of how other businesses have used ReThink Productivity to achieve success Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts and get ahead of the curve with your own business.
Episodes
Sue and Simon explore key retail trends reshaping operations: loyalty-based deep discounts, data-driven opening hours optimization, and the challenges of tech fragmentation for managers. Each trend reveals how retailers are balancing cost pressures with customer experience in an increasingly complex operational landscape.
• Loyalty programs now offering "deep cuts" exclusively to members rather tha...
Gail, Rethink's Project Coordination Manager, reveals the secrets behind planning and delivering successful productivity projects across diverse industries and time zones.
• Communication, proven planning processes, and a professional team of work-study engineers are Gail's "secret weapons" for keeping projects on track
• Project setup involves three key steps: initial planning with cl...
Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours from March to April 2025. Consumer confidence has taken a hit as Easter trading results reveal ongoing caution, with the GFK Index dropping from -19 in March to -23 in April 2025. Despite footfall increasing by 7.2% in April year-on-year, the combined March-April period showed minimal g...
Discover the intricate costs associated with employee turnover and how they impact your business. Join us as we dive deep into the hidden implications and strategies for retention with Helen Seale founding partner at WH People
• Understanding the alarming rise in post-pandemic turnover rates
• Exploring the hidden costs beyond recruitment
• The importance of effective training and onboarding for new employees
Simon Hedaux, co-founder of Rethink Productivity, shares his expertise on implementing simple, actionable solutions to common workplace productivity challenges. Drawing from over 20 years of experience from the shop floor to productivity consultancy, Simon reveals how businesses can achieve quick wins through data-driven insights and practical process improvements.
- Understanding business operations through accurate...
Focusing on the fundamental aspects of successful tech implementations, we explore the importance of team composition, data readiness, and fostering change within organizations with Paul Karnowski founding partner at WH People
• Importance of having a dedicated project manager
• Effective data preparation is crucial for success
• Need for quick decision-making and transparency
• Emphasising collaboration be...
Creating a vibrant workplace culture is essential for driving employee engagement and business success. Wendy Muirhead founding partner at WH People discusses the interplay between culture, visibility, and technology, emphasising the need for organisations to invest in their people while simplifying processes through effective Workforce Management (WFM).
• Exploration of workplace culture’s impact on engagement
• ...
Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours from February to March 2025, focusing on the impact of Easter timing differences on year-over-year comparisons. The conversation explores how footfall, consumer confidence, and inflation metrics are painting a complex picture of the retail landscape with some sectors showing signs of re...
The ReThink team shares fresh insights from the Retail Technology Show 2025 at the Excel in London, where AI applications in retail have evolved beyond marketing buzzwords to practical implementations in forecasting, computer vision, and data mining.
• AI usage becoming more sophisticated with specific applications rather than just marketing claims
• Computer vision technology now identifying shoplifting,...
This episode of ReThink revealed focuses on how workload modelling can empower businesses to optimise their workforce effectively.
• Introduction to workload modelling and its significance
• Karen’s journey in becoming an expert in the field
• Importance of accurate data in building a successful model
• Real-world examples showcasing the impact of labour models
• Karen’s top tips for main...
Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 11 - AI from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results."
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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours
Consumer spending remains cautious as footfall stays flat across UK retail channels, rising just 0.2% in February compared to last year. Retail sales grew by only 1.1% while in-store non-food sales actually declined by 1%, revealing continued economic uncertainty despite some positive in...
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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours
As the economic landscape shifts, we explore the paradox of increasing footfall yet declining sales in retail. With consumer confidence waning amidst inflation concerns and upcoming wage increases, businesses must adapt creatively to thrive in uncertainty
• Retail footfall rises by 6...
Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 10 - How can I budget better? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results."
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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours. They cover:
- Footfall trends from November to December 2024 covering the big festive period
- A review of 2024
- A look at the year ahead
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Discover the future of retail with Simon Shankster, Director of Sales for EMEA at Focal Systems. With a keen focus on computer vision and AI, Simon shares his passion for enhancing efficiency through cutting-edge tools such as battery-powered on-shelf cameras. Hear how these advancements are not only bridging stock gaps but also revolutionising inventory management, all while upholding privacy standards. Simon provide...
Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours. They cover:
- Footfall trends from October to November 2024
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Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 9 - Is the projected saving real? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results."
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2 months on from the first attempt of feeding Notebook LM 2 ReThink documents to produce its Podcast, we are back with number 2. We wanted to see how the technology had progressed. Let us know what you think
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