Joy Henry

Joy Henry

Joy Henry is the Head of Sterling’s Technology and Business Services group, where she holds responsibility for the P&L of the Financial Services, Retail, Gig, Staffing, Diligence, Technology, Media, Entertainment, and Hospitality practice areas of the business. Joy joined Sterling in 2013 and previously held the position of General Manager of the Financial and Business Services Practice Area. Prior to Sterling, Joy spent nearly 15 years at Dow Jones serving in various roles across the organization.

Beyond the Transaction: Ensuring Long-Term Success in Retail M&A

In the past year, the retail industry has witnessed an unprecedented surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), exceeding $100 billion in total activity. As we begin 2024, it's forecasted that we will see an explosion in M&A activity. Retailers are strategically engaging in M&A for multiple reasons, from international expansion to increasing market share, expanding…

Resilient and Flexible Workforces Are Key to Retail Success

The retail industry is facing a labor shortage, and companies are thinking creatively about how to solve staffing challenges. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are more unfilled jobs than unemployed retail workers and many employees left the retail and hospitality industries for good during the pandemic. The natural seasonality of retail adds…