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🕛 **Midday Greetings from My Office Desk** 🕛 As the sun arcs high and our clocks mark the middle of the day, I find myself reflecting on the words of Steve Jobs: **"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do."** From my corner of the world to yours, this midday moment is a call to remember why we embark on this journey of work and innovation. 🌟💻 - 💖 **Passion as Our Compass:** Let's take this moment to reconnect with our passion, the driving force behind our relentless pursuit of excellence. - 🛠️ **Great Work in the Making:** Every task we tackle today, no matter how small, is a step towards achieving something remarkable. - 🌀 **Reflection Leads to Clarity:** Amidst the hustle, let's pause and reflect—realigning our actions with our core motivations and aspirations. As we move forward in our day, let's carry with us the essence of Jobs' wisdom. Let it remind us that at the heart of innovation, progress, and fulfillment, is a love for what we do. Let’s inspire each other with our dedication and love for our crafts. Here's to a day filled with purposeful work and moments of inspiration. May we all find joy in our pursuits and pride in our contributions, no matter how big or small. 🙏 Have a great day!

While Bear is enjoying a well-deserved vacation this week, his trusted sister Charleigh is stepping in to provide assistance in his absence! 🐾 With numerous vacation requests coming in, it's essential to ensure a seamless continuation of your business operations. Connect with us today to avoid any disruptions and let us support your temporary staffing needs. #VacationCoverage #TemporarySupport #BusinessContinuity

This week's #ThrowbackThursday post reminds us of the importance of vacations. In tomorrow's post, we explore this concept of taking much-needed breaks to bolster our productivity and much more. https://lnkd.in/e4QQ7ueR

While President Cleveland officially established Labor Day as a national holiday in 1894 and grew out of the organized labor movement, today it is considered the unofficial last day of summer. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs! Then there is always the controversial question—can you wear white after Labor Day?   Everyone at DMI Hotels wants you and your family to enjoy this last long weekend of summer. #DMIHotels #WhyCallDMI #Meetings #MeetingsAndEvents #MeetingProfs #CorporateMeetings #CorporateBusinessMeetings #CorporateMeetingPlanners #MeetingPlanners #Conferences #Seminars #SalesMeetings #SalesIncentives #CorporateRetreats #Tradeshows #MeetingProfessionals #EventProfessionals #EventProfs

Did we mention we are celebrating our 25th year in business? Our founder Clare Harris reflected on some of the challenges and changes we’re experienced over those years in an interview with Hannah Prevett in The Times recently. While Talking Tables Ltd | B Corp was able to grow during Covid, for example, we have been impacted by its seismic effect on working from home: ‘Where Covid has been a challenge is the impact it has had on ways of working. Harris is a proponent of office-based working, but says it has been difficult to attract more senior staff in particular, who frequently request to work from home. The policy at Talking Tables, which is based in Stockwell, southwest London, is to allow employees one day at home, but to be office-based the rest of the time. “My stance is that we are a company that brings people together, and as a society we need to be careful what we wish for. My son is 22 — I don’t wish for him to be working in a bedroom. I made some of my greatest friends at work where we were colleagues. I think it would be lonely working from home,” Harris said. She says there are also practical reasons for in-person working. “We deal in product, and if everyone is working from home the product will come out the wrong colour, the wrong size, and it just works slower,” Harris said. She adds that the tide is turning — when hiring for a senior position recently she noticed that “there’s quite a few people who have worked from home for four years and now want to get back into the office”.’ Thank you to Hannah for such an interesting feature. You can read the full interview on The Times online. #workingfromhome #covid #businessstory Millennium celebrations helped me get the party started (thetimes.com)

As I prepare for some much needed time off to travel to Depoe Bay, Oregon, I wanted to take this time to express: 1️⃣ My gratitude for having a supervisor, Suzi Billington, and an employer, Washington State University, that supports work-life balance and provides its employees with excellent paid leave benefits. 2️⃣ My support of those that aren’t so lucky to have the same benefits and positive work culture (including some of my own friends and family). Taking paid time off (PTO) isn’t just a perk—it’s essential for our well-being and productivity. When we step away from our work, we give ourselves the space to recharge, reconnect with loved ones, and return with fresh perspectives. PTO is more than a personal benefit; it’s a cornerstone of a fair and supportive workplace. Investing in our rest ultimately leads to more engaged, creative, and resilient teams. Let’s continue advocating for livable wages, fair benefits, and a work-life balance that recognizes the value of time spent outside the office. Everyone deserves the opportunity to recharge—it's a critical part of a healthy, sustainable career. https://lnkd.in/gcVJn_R4 #worklifebalance #fairbenefits #GoCougs

Summer is the season we all look forward to. Warm sun, clear skies and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. Some of our favorite memories and vacations take place in the summer. Read our latest rumination to see what Cornerstone’s favorite summer vacations are. https://hubs.li/Q02DqNxC0 #FinancialPlanning #CornerstoneWealthManagementPartners #CWMP #Kalispell

SANTA IS GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ARE YOU? Are you staffed for season? I can help. Your people are my business. #talentaquisition #goodwinrecruiting #hospitalityjobs #recruitmentexperts #hospitalityrecruiting #hiringtoptalent #culinarycareers #hospitalityprofessionals #yourpeoplearemybusiness #recruitmentsolutions #careeropportunities #hospitalityleadership

BRAW: It’s time to start booking some budget summer breaks, and we’ve done the work so that you don’t have to. Here is Braw’s breakdown of the best budget summer breaks to escape the UK this year.