Sophie Baqué
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR
Expertise
Rédactrice en chef commerce et distribution de mind Retail depuis son lancement en 2021, je suis garante de la pertinence et de la qualité de la ligne éditoriale. Mon expertise se concentre sur les sujets liés aux projets de transformation, digitaux et réglementaires, leur impact sur les modèles économiques des acteurs du retail, dans une vision macro-économique et internationale. Diplômée de l’Edhec, j’ai été auparavant chef de rubrique chez Points de Vente puis rédactrice en chef de Global Retail News.
Most read articles by Sophie Baqué
United States: under attack from 19 states, will Costco give in to the movement against diversity and inclusion?
On 28 January, 19 US states sent a letter to the chief executive of Costco, a brand name that is emblematic not only for its HR and pay policies, but also for diversity, equity and inclusion...
United States: in the wake of Trump’s victory, Walmart backtracks from fighting discrimination
Fighting racism, homophobia and transphobia... In the U.S.A., the world's leading retailer Walmart is backtracking on the fight against workplace discrimination after the new election of Donald...
CSRD: social and environmental reporting market takes shape
Eight months before the publication of the first extra-financial reports, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is shaping up to be a major challenge for European companies, be...
- HR
- CSR
- Essentials
17 June 2024
Ghislain Boyer (KPMG): “Human Resources Departments are put under pressure by CSRD process”
Faced with the imminent arrival of the social and environmental reporting directive (CSRD), the retail sector will be particularly affected. The increasing complexity of business models and supply...
Latest articles by Sophie Baqué
United States: under attack from 19 states, will Costco give in to the movement against diversity and inclusion?
On 28 January, 19 US states sent a letter to the chief executive of Costco, a brand name that is emblematic not only for its HR and pay policies, but also for diversity, equity and inclusion...
United States: in the wake of Trump’s victory, Walmart backtracks from fighting discrimination
Fighting racism, homophobia and transphobia... In the U.S.A., the world's leading retailer Walmart is backtracking on the fight against workplace discrimination after the new election of Donald...
CSRD: social and environmental reporting market takes shape
Eight months before the publication of the first extra-financial reports, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is shaping up to be a major challenge for European companies, be...
- HR
- CSR
- Essentials
17 June 2024
Ghislain Boyer (KPMG): “Human Resources Departments are put under pressure by CSRD process”
Faced with the imminent arrival of the social and environmental reporting directive (CSRD), the retail sector will be particularly affected. The increasing complexity of business models and supply...
How Ingka reduced its turnover rate by 5 percentage points in 16 months
The HR policies deployed at Ingka Group are designed to improve team loyalty without reducing operational efficiency. In 2023, however, staff turnover reached 56% in the specialised retail sector...
2 May 2024
Christel Delberghe (Eurocommerce): “CSRD and sustainability due digilence may disadvantage companies who do things well”
The retail sector is particularly concerned by the new CSR European regulatory framework. Christel Delberghe, Managing Director of employers’ federation Eurocommerce, considers changes affecting...
Uniqlo, Inditex and Skechers targeted by new legal action over forced labour
With China’s Xinjiang province providing 20% of the world's cotton supplies, legal action has been launched for a second time in France against three major retailing businesses: Uniqlo, Inditex...
What you absolutely must read this week
The essential content of the week selected by the editorial team.
Catherine Chavanier (CDC Habitat): “Social dialogue on AI facilitates its deployment”
In February, CDC Habitat (10,500 employees) signed a two-year framework agreement governing social dialogue on AI. Catherine Chavanier, HR Director of the subsidiary of CDC (Caisse des dépôts et...
20 March 2026
EU: Council adopts position on simplifying AI rules
The Council of the EU approved its position on 13 March regarding the “omnibus regulation” proposal, published last November by the Commission to simplify the AI Act. Confirming the...
- HR
- CSR
- News brief
20 March 2026
Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
Greece: hospitality sector signs first collective agreement aligned with National Social Pact
The hospitality sector (125,000 employees), one of Greece’s largest industries after retail, signed a new two-year collective agreement on 17 March. The text, effective from 1 April 2026...
19 March 2026
Most viewed articles of the month on mind HR
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France: government submits draft on pay transparency
On 6 March, the French government sent social partners a draft bill to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The text provides details on the implementation timetable, corporate...
9 March 2026
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Spain: report proposes democratising employee participation
On 2 February, Spanish labour minister Yolanda Diaz presented the conclusions of a report on democracy in the workplace. The document, which calls for employees to be given a say in...
25 February 2026
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Italy: Deliveroo and Glovo targeted by justice over courier working conditions
The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered two of Italy's leading food delivery platforms, Foodinho (Glovo) and Deliveroo, to be placed under judicial administration. According to...
9 March 2026
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Germany: menopause issues finally gain corporate recognition
With 12 million women over 40 in the labour force, German companies and occupational health professionals are beginning to adopt support policies for those affected by menopause-related issues...
19 March 2026
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Valérie Decaux (La Poste): “Our older workers policy is based on individualisation to move beyond age-related-stigmatisation”
La Poste Group (nearly 200,000 employees in France) unveiled its first senior employment agreement in late February. The text outlines measures for early retirement assistance, workplace...
10 March 2026
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Sweden: government delays transposition of Pay Transparency Directive
On 11 March, the Swedish government announced it is postponing the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive. Having originally targeted an entry into force on 1 July 2026, it has conceded a...
16 March 2026