.Stress [stress] noun
Origin: 1275–1325; (n.) ME stresse, aph. var. of distresse distress; (v.) deriv. of the n.
Physiological Definition : a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism
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Between getting the numbers on your net revenue trackers right, pulling out your hair to meet your month-end figure, and endlessly hounding down your clients to order a new line by close of business, stress levels at RB can often escalate before you’ve even had a chance to grab your morning coffee.
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Luckily, the combination of being a “graduate”, working on certain accounts and the overall Team Spirit that encompasses RB really does assist in “stress-management” and ensures you don’t get piled under in work! And if you don’t believe me, the proof in just the last month below doesn’t lie.
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Metcash Expo 2010
The Metcash Expo is the biggest event in the independent retail calendar, with the theme of
this years RB stand featuring “Kath and Kim” showcasing the new “Bamercise” Easy off Bam promotion amongst other new products for 2010.
This week in the Gold Coast, Queensland was a fantastic platform for RB to both promote the company as well as understand how key competitors were planning on positioning themselves for 2011.
It was also a great development opportunity for myself as I was able to assist with planning of the event, networking with clients, retailers and competitors as well as attend some extremely fun dinners and functions for Metcash.
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Strepsils Cool Ice Rink
A few weeks ago was the opening of the Sydney Winter Festival in the backdrop of the majestic St Marys Ca
thedral in the CBD. The ice-rink at the festival was sponsored by the Strepsils team to promote our newest cough cold line, Strepsils Cool.
Thanks to my hard work driving Strepsils Cool through the Petrol & Convenience channel, I was lucky enough to receive an invite to visit the alpine region, where a large Reckitts group enjoyed endless ice skating, mulled wine, and definitely a few laughs over a few minor falls on the ice!
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City to Surf
Yet another event that was enjoyed only a couple of days ago was RB’s participation in the longest fun-run in the world – Sydney’s 
City to Surf. The toughest of the toughest RB employees got together to defeat the 14km run from the CBD down to the shores of Bondi Beach as well as use the opportunity to raise some money for RB’s biggest charity, Save the Children.
The event really was a fabulous opportunity to mingle with the people you don’t see every day, and push the ones you do to make it to the finish line! Wearing our sponsored “Finish Quantum” singlet tops we raced down to Bondi, and spent the rest of the lazy Sunday afternoon at a private RB after party sipping wine, eating tapas and enjoying massages overlooking the shores!
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As you can see, it can often be stressful working as an Analyst at RB. The hours are not always easy and neither is the work. But when it comes down to it, the best stress-management is having a great group of motivated people to work with..
You can negotiate deals all day long, but the rewarding events really do sweeten them just a bit more…
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Tags: achievement, company culture, Core Values, Culture, Environment, graduate, Save the Children, team building, team spirit, team work
Natalie;
I’m in full agreement that the rigors, stress, and pressure of getting the job done have a totally different impact when they encompass a group effort. Sometime’s that’s harder to coordinate, communication is key, but when one feels its a team effort to get over the hurdle, there is far more emotional strength to draw upon.
I am an outsider to RB, looking to establish an opportunity for a relationship as a creative resource for packaging and POS and in researching the company, was struck by the importance of the culture. In any company, this is special ( it’s certainly at the heart of mine) but to find it a core value in a large multi national,is very unique.
I believe that the single most important element of achievement is possesing a passion and it seems that RB wants this to be the kind of energy that flows through the entire organization and is made evident, especially to people who want to start and develop their careers.
I am hoping that this mind set will help me connect with RB as a potential partner/vendor. As is typical in most large companies, new vendors eager to share fresh ideas and concepts(at least they should have that to offer)are shunted off to an endless beaucracy of procurement departments.
I came across RB in my visit to Rite Aid in Denville ( I live in Parsippany)when looking at a counter display for Veet. I was not sure where to start in opening a dialogue about where projects for displays and signage for merchandising originate and who I might speak to in that regard.
While researching the RB web site, I was taken by the enthusiasm for the working community at RB and thought it may be possible to build a professional relationship by joining. If you can suggest who I might contact to do this and learn more about what RB does or would like to be doing in display and retail ready fullfillment for the personal care product lines, I would be very appreciative. In the meantime, I wish you continued success at the company.
Hey;
Where does the sketch of the stressed out cat come from? Soooo, cool. Would not mind getting ahold of the carttonist.
Thanks.
David
Awesome! Can I use piece of your post on my website with a link back to you? Thank you