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Getting buy in from Senior Leaders about Diversity and Inclusion can be tough. Especially if you only offer them the following: - Panel Events - Celebration Meals  - Award Ceremonies Instead engage them by: - Changing their minds  - Getting them to self reflect - Interrupting their old behaviours The former lasts one night. The latter can last forever. Share this post if it resonates.

Milestones matter! Recognizing employees‘ dedication with the right award, trophy, plaque, or gift strengthens your team, boosts morale, and tells them, “We see you, we value you.” But navigating the sea of options can be tricky. Worry not! This guide dives into personalized ways to celebrate 5, 10, and 25 years of service with meaningful tokens of appreciation. https://lnkd.in/ddjQirQY

GreenSquareAccord has announced receiving 254 nominations for their Gold Star Awards, describing this as an impressive 42% increase over last year’s entries. However, this claim seems somewhat underwhelming, especially considering their workforce size and the upcoming expenditure for the awards ceremony. To put this in perspective, with an employee base ranging between 1,000 and 5,000, the 254 nominations represent only about 5.08% to 25.4% of their total staff. Last year’s nominations, calculated to be around 179, indicate a low participation rate. Moreover, it is important to note that these nominations are solely from staff members, with no input from customers or residents. This exclusion is disheartening, particularly considering the crucial role that customers and residents play in the organisation’s operations. Their feedback and recognition would provide a more comprehensive and authentic measure of performance and service quality. When considering the costs associated with organising and hosting an awards ceremony, including logistics, venue, awards, and lost productivity, one must question the efficiency and impact of this exercise. The expenditure seems extravagant and not necessarily reflective of broad recognition across the organisation. Given these figures and the lack of customer/resident involvement, it's crucial to consider whether the awards genuinely enhance morale and recognition or if they simply serve as a costly tradition with limited reach. In light of these numbers, the resources allocated to the Gold Star Awards might be better invested in more impactful employee and customer engagement initiatives, or better yet spent making the homes of their residents safe, warm and dry.

💡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: How the Reed family values shape our culture and the services we deliver. Last week, we celebrated the annual Reed in Partnership Values Awards, showcasing the impact co-members across our company have made through demonstration of our company values: ⚪ We are fair, open and honest ⚪ We take ownership ⚪ We work together What does it mean to work at a values-driven company? In a new article, our Operations Director, Shirley Allen, gives her perspective. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/em3WpZ8Q

Have you learned from a GREAT local family business in our region? Worked with or for one? Done business with them? If the answer is yes, consider nominating them for an award! There are company and people categories. Learn more here!

🌟 Elevate Your Team: Nominate for Totum Rising Star Award! 🌟 "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." - Booker T. Washington 🚀 Shine the spotlight on your team's rising star! Nominations close in less than a week for the Totum Rising Star Award. 🌟 Why nominate? 🌈 1️⃣ Shine a light on particularly amazing individuals: give star performers their deserved recognition internally and externally! 2️⃣ Nominating an individual also reflects well on your team internally - advocating high performance. 3️⃣ Firm Excellence: Be recognised as a firm that is unafraid of shouting about how much they think of their marketing and business development high performers. Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/eKJ3bdpt Let's lift each other higher! 🚀 #TotumRisingStar #TeamExcellence #Recognition

⭐Give Back With A Box ⭐ Do you know any amazing people that could use some recognition and appreciation? We’d love to hear from you about your local heroes; community-minded individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference to other people. Perhaps it’s someone who has dedicated their life to helping others or recently made an impact on a person, family or group in the community? Or it could be someone who’s helped to improved the health and wellbeing of people in your local area? We’ve started the Give Back With A Box program so you can celebrate the wonderful, selfless people in your life 😍 Nominations are free and never expire, so nominate as many people as you like! Anyone is eligible, they just need to do something that inspires you! We’ll select 5 winners at the end of every month, who will be able to choose a free box of pies! 🥧 To nominate that special person, write to us at [email protected], let us know their details (name, email address) and what they’ve done to help you or your local community! We’ll select the winners towards the end of every month and take care of the rest. Give Back With A Box – a small gesture for those who make a big difference.

Awards spotlight the givers, often heightening their stature and confirming their discernment. Yet, the true narrative lies with the awardees, their path often unseen. Behind each accolade is a saga of tenacity, lessons, and growth. It's not just a moment of triumph but a milestone in a longer journey. As we applaud the winners, let's acknowledge their perseverance. Their story is one of relentless pursuit, a series of quiet victories leading up to the podium. Recognition is sweet, but it's the relentless dedication that truly shapes success. Let's celebrate not just the award, but the unyielding spirit it represents. Because every award has a backstory, one of grit, resilience, and undying ambition.

When client wins and marketing performance are at the forefront of an organisation, global recognition is inevitable. Congratulations to our team of experts and our clients for trusting us with their brands! Upwards and onwards 🚀 P.S. What’s the weather like in London in September? #searchmarketing #ppcadvertising #seo #globalsearchawards #digitalmarketing

As we approach the new year, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the value of personal development - because let’s face it, life isn’t just about mahi and projects, right? Reflecting on the past and looking ahead isn’t just for our professional selves - it’s a bit like juggling life with husbands, wives, kids, whanau, and community commitments. It’s absolute chaos. And personal development could be the secret that keeps us sane(ish). Personal development is like being the CEO of your life, navigating the boardroom meetings with hubby, negotiating treaties with your children, attending PTA conferences (aka survival of the fittest, and I’ve just tapped out), and being the superhero māmā when your kid comes home with tomorrows class Christmas party menu. So, let’s swap stories on how you balance these roles in your daily life. What are your personal growth aspirations for this whirlwind of a journey? #personaldevelopment #reflections #continuousimprovement