Distinctive Living’s Post

Reflecting on a year of Ascott CARES, we believe in the transformative power of inclusivity and authenticity in hospitality. At The Ascott Limited, we champion diversity, creating safe spaces for our associates, guests, and partners to thrive. 🤝 Recently, in our purpose-led partnership with Accessible Accommodation, our associates at Quest Apartment Hotels took a significant step towards a more inclusive future. Over 1,200 associates engaged in the Tourism Accommodation Inclusion Programme, fostering a culture that goes beyond profit to embrace purpose. To further strengthen our partnership and champion inclusivity within our properties, we worked closely with Accessible Accommodation on crafting more inclusive designs for new-build hotels and have recently introduced the Accessible Playbook. This comprehensive guide is designed to facilitate the implementation of accessible initiatives across all Quest properties, reaffirming our commitment to creating welcoming and accessible spaces for everyone. Watch this video to find out more about our initiatives towards a more inclusive future. For a closer look at Ascott’s commitment to a welcoming and respectful culture, visit https://lnkd.in/g4PcjEbG #AscottCARES #Sustainability #ESG #Inclusivity

Addressing Burnout and Mental Health: A Call to Action for Senior Living In today's fast-paced, always-on work culture, burnout and mental health challenges are pervasive issues affecting professionals across industries - and senior living is no exception. As leaders in this field, it's time we take a hard look at how we can better support our teams and create a more sustainable, healthy work environment. Below are a few highlights Adam Kaplan of Solera Senior Living and I discuss: - Burnout is driving good people to leave the senior living industry in search of better work-life balance. We need to provide resources and tools to re-engage and re-energize our teams. - Prioritizing diet, fitness, and sleep is crucial. Employers should educate and empower team members to improve their overall health and well-being. - Boundaries between work and personal life must be respected and reset where needed. Senior living may be 24/7, but individuals need space to recover. - Leaders must engage directly with team members to understand the stresses they face both at work and home and provide proactive support. The costs of burnout are high - from increased turnover to decreased engagement to negative impacts on resident care. But with focused effort, we can shift this trend and create a healthier, more sustainable senior living industry that attracts and retains top talent. It's time we rally around mental health and prioritize the well-being of those who serve our residents so faithfully. Let's start the conversation and commit to real change. #seniorliving #mentalhealth #worklifeintegration #burnoutprevention #leadershipdevelopment #longevity #workboundaries #brainhealth

At Pillars, our "Days Away" program is a cornerstone of our core values: curiosity, creativity, and community. This initiative is much more than just time away from the desk—it's an invitation to step outside daily routines and immerse ourselves in diverse experiences that fuel personal and professional growth. Throughout the past year, our team members have embarked on journeys across the United States and abroad. Each destination has offered unique opportunities to delve into subjects that pique individual interests and resonate with our mission at Pillars. For instance, some explored national housing reform, while others embraced the Danish concept of "hygge," studied the intricacies of transit systems in Mexico City, or investigated environments designed for the Creative Class. These travels are not just about seeing new places; they're about bringing back transformative ideas and applying them creatively to our projects. By engaging deeply with various cultures and innovations, our employees return with enriched perspectives that enhance our work and strengthen our community. At Pillars, every journey is a chance to learn and grow. We celebrate these experiences, which not only foster personal growth but also drive our collective quest for innovation and connection. Our workplace thrives on the curiosity and creativity that these adventures stir, making us more than just colleagues—we're a community that grows together. #JoinPillars #DaysAway #Curiosity #Creativity #Community

Do you have 5 minutes to spare today? Join the Conversation: Quick Survey on Diversity & Inclusion in Tourism & Hospitality! We're diving into a vital topic: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the tourism and hospitality industry. Your opinion matters! 🚀 Help us shape the future of workplace culture by sharing your insights! Whether you're a manager, staff member, or enthusiast, we want to hear from YOU. 🔍 The survey is short (no longer than 5 minutes), anonymous, and doesn't ask for personal information. Plus, you can take it in your preferred language! 🌐 Ready to make a difference? Click the link below to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dpmvcK-P

As part of the DE&I Committee at GO Destination Services, I'm excited to share our ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity excellence within our organization.We recognize the importance of embracing diversity, and to that end, we're implementing cultural training programs for our workforce. These programs aim to foster a better understanding of various backgrounds, enriching our team.Furthermore, we're addressing unconscious and implicit biases through regular training sessions. Awareness is the first step towards progress, and by challenging these biases, we're creating a more inclusive environment for all.Our commitment to DE&I is not just a corporate initiative but a pledge to be a positive force for change in the world. We understand that inclusivity is crucial not only for our employees but also for our assignees and clients. By fostering an inclusive culture, we provide a welcoming experience to our assignees and demonstrate our commitment to our clients and partners.We are proud to be part of a company that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we are working towards a brighter and more inclusive future, not only for GO Destination Services but for the world. #godestinationservices #DE&I #DiversityandInclusion #InclusivityExcellence #DEICommittee #ChangeMakers

I missed our one year anniversary post because I was off the grid kayaking in the Adirondacks, one of the many advantages of determining your own schedule :) Other things that have been amazing about the past year: 👩🏫 *Getting to practice what we preach.* Setting clear expectations and goals, mapping our customers, understanding our value prop, experimenting constantly, focusing on fewer things at once, fostering healthy disagreement, creating an environment where we feel safe giving feedback, finding what amount of structure is the right amount for us, etc. etc. etc.! 🧗 *Learning learning learning.* I now know how to properly bookkeep, what an S Corp is, how to develop a sales pitch, concepts in modern marketing, and I got certified in doing what I love (which involved a ton of learning and practice). 👭 *Partnership* Working with someone else means constant navigation of the interaction of your own personal styles, patterns, values, and flavo(u)rs of spelling. But it's crystal clear to me now that what we can build together is so much greater than what we can build alone. I get so much more from our partnership than just the accountability, busy work buddy, and alternative perspective. Thank you Fiona Siseman for helping me learn how to be a better collaborator and for being on this journey with me.

Work-life balance is more than a buzzword, it's an essential component of productivity. Taking time to unwind on vacation not only recharges your batteries but can also spark creativity. Check out this https://lnkd.in/dEu9xuRS from Lindblad Expeditions for some inspiring getaway ideas that could fuel your next big breakthrough. Don't just work harder; live smarter by ensuring you invest in self-care and personal enrichment as much as career growth! #TravelMore #ProductivityTips #WorkLifeBalance

Engaging to get real feedback requires innovation and creativity as this short article highlights featuring two City of Calgary colleagues!

We all want real, sustainable impact across Chicagoland - and this is what it looks like for those eager to find a career pathway to create a new future. Highlights that matter include... ➜ Since 1983 E&ES has helped place hundreds of thousands in good, quality jobs and assisted thousands of local businesses find talented new team members ➜ E&ES enjoys long standing and high-performing partnerships with Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services, and Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership ➜ Over 90% of those served are from priority populations with over 96% BIPOC served with workforce programs, and E&ES Staff and Leadership is 80% BIPOC - serving and representing Chicagoland Impact is more than a buzzword - it's the culture of E&ES. To discover more, start here - https://lnkd.in/e8ckXQtc