All articles by the Retail Trust
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InformationMen’s mental health and addiction with Sam Delaney
Listen in as we talk about men’s mental health with writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney. Sam shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, busts myths about therapy and explains how to look out for your mates.
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InformationAsking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock
Listen in as we talk about asking for help, movement and mental health with Kevin Braddock, author, psychotherapist and founder of The Soma Space. We discuss Kevin’s experience with anxiety and depression, the importance of movement in recovery and a simple way to get your day off to a great start.
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InformationStress with Andrea Woodside
Listen in as we talk about stress with Andrea Woodside, wellbeing training lead at the Retail Trust. We discuss tools to help you manage stressful situations at work and in life, how to discover your personal stress triggers and the power of telling yourself the truth.
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InformationSleep with Dr Lindsay Browning
Listen in as we talk to sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning. We discuss how everyone can get better sleep, with lots of advice for shift workers, what to do when you wake up at 3am and how to get through the day after a sleepless night.
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InformationBurnout with Jayne Morris
Listen in as we talk to burnout expert Jayne Morris. Our conversation covers what burnout is, what causes it and why it’s on the rise, as well as the signs to look out for and how to get back in balance.
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GuidanceSuicide in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Unlike people, suicide doesn’t discriminate. Suicide affects people of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, professions, religious backgrounds, and ethnicities. It’s estimated that one in five of us have considered ending our own lives at some point highlighting that suicidal feelings and suicide are more common than many people think.
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GuidanceHow to cope with your feelings around distressing world events
If the current news cycle has left you feeling stressed, anxious or fearful, here are some steps to help you manage your feelings.
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GuidanceWellbeing 101: rebuild your career confidence after missing out on promotion
Feeling crushed after being passed over for promotion? We asked the experts for advice to help you bounce back.
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Case Study“We can enjoy time together while we’re still a family of four.”
When the Centellas family received the devastating news that eldest son Berenguer’s brain tumour was back, dad Jaume took leave to spend as much time with the family as possible.
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Case Study“I am treated as a person with value for once in my life.”
Before Charles moved into his flat, he’d been living in a bedsit where he slept on a sofa. He felt too afraid to leave his home due to antisocial behaviour in the local area.
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Case Study“I have my independence but help is there when I need it.”
Jean, who lives in one of our extra-care flats, moved to the Leylands Estate over 20 years ago and has lived in three different properties as her needs have changed.
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Information“We’ll come back for you”
Store manager David has been punched and threatened by customers which weighs down on David’s mental health, upsets David’s family and impacts colleagues. Let’s respect retail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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Information“Why don’t you get a proper job?”
Delivery driver Ian regularly experiences verbal and physical abuse from customers which is making his role dangerous. Let’s respect retail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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Information“You’re useless”
Checkout supervisor Jane has been threatened by customers and called names, causing Jane to feel anxious going to work. Let’s respect retail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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Information“I hope you get cancer and die”
Convenience store team leader Jo goes to work each day in fear of being threatened and verbally abused. Violence and store abuse is on the rise. Let’s respect retail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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Information“You’re an idiot who can’t do your job”
Fashion retail assistant Kate experiences customer abuse on a daily basis which is having a detrimental impact on Kate’s mental health and making life miserable. Let’s respect retail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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GuidanceRespect retail 2022
Many colleagues across the UK are facing customer abuse daily. Let’s #RespectRetail and stop the intolerance epidemic.
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GuidanceSeven ways to stay safe in store
As the Retail Trust launches respect retail, our campaign to tackle the intolerance epidemic and protect retail workers from abusive customers, here’s how colleagues can stay safe.