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 ...
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Here at Nelson's Underground, we explore the unknowns of Nelson University. Alongside special guests, we dive into campus life that doesn't reach the surface. They have faces, they have names, but what exactly are their roles? Join us every Wednesday starting March 5th, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, to find out!
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Ep. 7 - Under the Surface of Nelson's Workstudies
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19:47In today's episode, we are joined by our very own co-hosts, Elizabeth Pazmino and Gabriel Lapusan. Tune in to the conversation as they share what it's like being workstudies on campus. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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ReThink Revealed - Ep2. Productivity Quick Wins - Simon
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11:32Send us a text 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…
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Insights from WH People: Mastering Tech Project Success
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21:54Send us a text 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 • Nee…
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Insights from WH People: Transforming Workplace Culture and Engagement with Technology
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26:52Send us a text 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 Workfo…
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Send us a text 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 pa…
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Ep. 8 - Under the Surface of Student Congress
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22:02In today's episode, join us as we talk with Kenzie Carnell about her role in Student Congress. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUndergroundBy Gabriel Lapusan Bela Smith Elizabeth Pazmino
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In today's episode, join us for a special guest appearance by our very own co-host, Bela Smith, as we talk about her experience working for our campus' food services. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Send us a text 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 m…
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ReThink Revealed - Ep1. Workload Labour Models - Karen
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18:21Send us a text 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…
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Ep. 5 - Under the Surface of Nelson Worship
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17:22In today's episode, we go under the surface with our very own Caitlyn Hoover from Nelson's Worship. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUndergroundBy Gabriel Lapusan Bela Smith Elizabeth Pazmino
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Send us a text 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." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2025 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Product…
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Ep. 4 - Under the Surface of Athletes pt.2 (E-Sports)
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28:13In today's episode, join us as we talk with Braeden Ringer, one our very own Nelson University's athletes, about e-sports and his experience with gaming competitively at a college level. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Send us a text 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 act…
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Ep. 3 - Under the Surface of Athletes pt.1
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13:42In today's episode, join us as we talk with Kyla McMinn, one our very own Nelson University's athletes, about women's athletics and her experience with the women's basketball team. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Today's episode we get to go under the surface of Nelson University's staff with one of our dorm pastors. Together, we will be exploring their role in bringing life and community to the student body. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Send us a text This is what happened when I gave Notebook LM a copy of our book 'Every Second Counts' and used the interactive mode to be part of the conversation Simon thinks it is amazing, have a listen #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow …
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Today's episode we get to go under the surface of Nelson University's staff with Jacque Murillo. Together, we will be exploring her role at the Learning Center here on campus. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Send us a text 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, bus…
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Welcome to Nelson's Underground! Check out our show over the next 8 weeks, with our first episode dropping March 5th. Here is a sneak peak at what we will be covering in this series, enjoy the ride! Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast streaming service! Our linktree: https://linktr.ee/NelsonsUnderground…
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Send us a text 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." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2025 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us…
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Send us a text 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 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Fi…
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Harnessing AI and Computer Vision for Enhanced Efficiency with Simon Shankster
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17:45Send us a text 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 revo…
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Send us a text 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 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Foll…
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Chapter 9 - Is the projected saving real?
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11:16Send us a text 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." #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon…
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Send us a text 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 This whole episode was generated by AI using Notebook LM. No more info than that, listen and be amazed #theproductivityexperts …
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Send us a text 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 September to October 2024 Outlook for the next few months #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts …
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Chapter 8 - How do I find my next set of Productivity improvements?
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11:42Send us a text Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 8 - How do I find my next set of Productivity improvements? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results." #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to navigating the recent economic shifts with us as we dissect the impacts of the recent budget. Discover how the 6.7% rise in national minimum wage, cessation of Covid-era business rate relief, and increased employer national insurance contributions are rewriting the playbooks for retail and hospitality industries…
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Transforming Workplaces: Embracing Neuro Leadership
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25:28Send us a text Discover the secret to making businesses more human with Chin Teik, a renowned Senior Executive and Neuro Leadership Coach. Chin passionately challenges the status quo of robotic work environments, urging leaders to embrace the science of Neuro Leadership to drive genuine transformation rather than mere change. Learn how understandin…
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Send us a text 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 August to September 2024 Outlook for the next few months #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts C…
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Send us a text An unscripted interview on Productivity with ChatGPT Step into the future of retail productivity with us as we welcome ChatGPT, a unique digital guest, to unravel the revolutionary transformations shaping the UK retail landscape. Discover how the fusion of digital transformations and e-commerce is rewriting the rules of efficiency an…
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Send us a text 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 July to August 2024 Outlook for the next few months #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connec…
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Send us a text A whole episode generated by AI. No more info than that, listen and be amazed #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn
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Send us a text Join Simon, James and Sue as they review the ReThink Forum 2024. They talk through the themes of the day and hot topics of conversation #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn…
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Send us a text Bob Neville a leader in the retail industry with a wealth of experience from worldwide footwear brands, takes us on a journey through his impressive career, sharing invaluable insights into the cause-and-effect relationship between consumer engagement and purchase behaviour. He also delves into the intricate balance between leveragin…
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Alex Rezvan on Retail trends across the world
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23:25Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to pivot from high-profile corporate roles to launching successful media platforms in the retail industry? Join us as we sit down with Alex Rezvan, the mastermind behind The Retail Podcast and RetailNews.ai. Alex shares his fascinating journey from pivotal careers at Verizon and Microsoft to the global confe…
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Send us a text 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 June to July 2024 The recent riots Outlook for the next few months #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity …
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Send us a text Get ready to increase your understanding of artificial intelligence with insights from Ed Hogg, CEO of Solved by.AI. From his beginnings as a Formula One engineer to setting up Solved by AI. You'll learn about the fundamental distinctions between AI and machine learning, and how high-quality data is the linchpin in achieving accurate…
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Send us a text 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 May to June 2024 The key risers and fallers #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Sim…
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Chapter 7 - I've added new services, how can I make them more efficient?
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14:49Send us a text Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 7 - I've added new services, how can I make them more efficient? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2024 For those that have never seen it lin…
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Chapter 6 - What can we stop doing to free up our people?
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11:16Send us a text Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 6 - What can we stop doing to free up our people? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2024 #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Produc…
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Send us a text 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 April to May 2024 The key risers and fallers The upcoming General Election #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Produ…
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Harnessing the Power of People in Workforce Management with Gary Makredes
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20:30Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a thriving business with our latest episode, where we sit down with workforce wizard Gary Makredes of Simms & Associates. With a career spanning over two decades in workforce management, Gary shares his invaluable insights into the transformative shift from customer-centric to employee-focused strategies across …
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Chapter 5 - Is my leadership structure right?
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14:29Send us a text Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 5 - How do I balance investing in sales and controlling costs? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2024 #theproductivityexperts Register for th…
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Send us a text 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 March to April 2024 The key risers and fallers The upcoming General Election #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Pro…
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Mastering Workforce Management: Strategies for Change and Effective Implementation with Donna Stephenson
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21:55Send us a text Embrace the insider's perspective on navigating the intricate maze of Workforce Management with Donna Stephenson of Simms and Associates, our esteemed guide through the nuances of effective change management. Donna dissects the tendency to overemphasize tech at the expense of people in WFM rollouts Arm yourself with actionable strate…
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Chapter 4 - How do I balance investing in sales and controlling costs?
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11:18Send us a text Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 4 - How do I balance investing in sales and controlling costs? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results." Don't forget to register for the Productivity Forum 2024 #theproductivityexperts Register for th…
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Send us a text We've spent the past two years gathering the top tips from our knowledgeable guests, and we've compiled all that invaluable advice into one exciting episode. Tune in and discover that one game-changing tip that could transform your business journey. It's all here and just a play button away—don't miss it! #theproductivityexperts Regi…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to have a front-row seat at the heart of retail innovation? Sue James and I just stepped off the buzzing floor of the Retail Technology Show, and we're eager to bring you the scoop on the latest trends that are transforming the way we shop. We'll explore the show's explosive growth, the educational value …
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Send us a text 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 February to March 2024 Easter weekend The upcoming Retail Technology Show #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2025 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Produc…
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