Are You Embraced by the Great Resignation?

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I would say we're having as much people disruption and labor disruption as we are supply chain disruption. So again, i have ampathy and excitement at the same time. There is no question in my mind that my team, this company, is working hard. I wake up every day excited about what we do. And ultimately, i want happy employees.

Crate & Barrel CEO Janet Hayes has been on a mission to modernize the home decor company since she took over as CEO in August, 2020. When she first joined the company, stores were closed and the future of retail was uncertain as Covid-19 put in-person experiences to a screeching halt. She’s responded by leaning into digital and sustainability for her brands, and flexibility for her employees. “As soon as I said, ‘It's a flexible workplace, and I'm going to value talent, collaboration, and results over location,’ everybody has been working faster and smarter than ever,” she says.

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