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🏇🎉 Ready to Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day? Here’s How to Make It a Fun and Inclusive Occasion! 🎉🏇 As the Melbourne Cup approaches, it's time to think about how we can bring the festivities into our workplaces while keeping it fun and respectful for everyone. Here are some tips from Apex Leadership Solutions (ALS) to help you celebrate wisely: 💠 Make it Optional: Not everyone loves the Cup. Let your team choose how they want to participate—whether it’s dressing up, enjoying a sweepstake, or simply having a relaxed day. 💠 Communicate Clearly: If you’re planning an event, share the details! Let everyone know what’s happening, when, and what the expectations are, so nobody feels left out or confused. 💠 Celebrate Responsibly: If drinks are on the agenda, remind everyone about your policies on alcohol consumption. It’s all about having a good time while looking out for one another. 💠 Be Mindful of Diversity: Some may have mixed feelings about the day due to personal or cultural reasons. Foster an environment where everyone’s views are respected. 💠 Support Wellbeing: Cup Day can be a tough time for some. Provide resources for those who might struggle with gambling or substance use—it's all about supporting our people! Let’s make this Melbourne Cup Day a fun, inclusive celebration that everyone can enjoy! 🥳 #MelbourneCup #Inclusion #WorkplaceCulture #ApexLeadershipSolutions #CelebrateResponsibly

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The penultimate Host City 2024 panel of today addressed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in event governance. The panel began by discussing how to move beyond a compliance culture, to take a more proactive approach to DEI. Professor Gayle McPherson, Chair in Events and Cultural Policy at the University of West of Scotland, said that begins by making sure the right people are in the room from the start. She added that rights holders, hosts, governments and suppliers all have a role to play in enforcing best practice. She stressed that, while there will always be inconsistencies in values and priorities between groups, collaboration fosters closer alignment. David Grevemberg CBE, Chief Innovation and Partnership Officer at Centre for Sport and Human Rights, emphasised this. “If you want a truly inclusive event, then you need representations from all communities; and for that, you need a safe space that caters for the adaptations, accessibility needs and language nuances that people require. Without community engagement, you event can’t be truly inclusive.” Shiny Fang, Secretary General, UIPM - World Pentathlon explained that meaningful representation also needs to be reflected through an organisation's structure. She added that diversity comes with challenges in coordinating and balancing different views, and that must be addressed upfront to avoid DEI becoming a headcount tickbox. #HostCity2024 #diversity #equity #inclusion #eventgovernance

Much has been said about the past ISPO. For me, one thing stands above all: EVERYONE IN THE INDUSTRY WANTS AND NEEDS ONE GREAT EVENT A YEAR TO MEET, EXCHANGE IDEAS, BE INSPIRED AND TO CELEBRATE.  But increasingly less want to pay for it. This is unfair to exhibitors and the trade fair, and any brand that holds meetings all day out of suitcases and bags is lacking solidarity and ultimately ends up cutting its own flesh, namely when it no longer pays off for everyone involved. But the -sports- industry is also grossly lacking in solidarity itself when it comes to sustainability. While the outdoor industry is constantly pressured and has been trying to become better and more sustainable for 20 years now , the issue does not play any role in individual or team sports. Have we ever seriously talked about sustainable team sports apparel, merchandising shirts, tennis, paddle or pickleball rackets? And when we think of the numbers, isn't “outdoor” then just a small fish in comparison? It will only be possible together. Whether for a successful trade fair or true sustainability in sports. #futureofsports

📰 From our Weekly Headlines: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗾 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Reported in FashionUnited the company has been placed into administration following reports that it has been looking to secure additional financing since October, recording a loss of over $18 million, a significant increase since 2023. Read more here: ➡️ https://loom.ly/lmDCB-s Weekly News Headlines kindly sponsored by Begbies Traynor Group #INSOLEurope #insolvencyprofessional #insolvencynews #insolvencypartner

@Wimbledon – located just down the road from our HQ – wrapped up yesterday, and aside from all the courtside action, what else was noteworthy this year? There were several practices and initiatives that stood out for me… 🗽 Going global – Now in its third year, finals viewing experience, The Hill in New York moved to a larger space in 2024. While Wimbledon is of course televised globally, this highlights the power of merging the live with the virtual to connect with audiences on an international scale, and it featured live music and entertainment, too. 🍃 Environmental action – The Championships continued to communicate its Environment Positive Every Day theme, which encourages everyone to take action, so that it can build a community of Environment Positive Champions. I quite like this one as it resonates with one of our @Sledge mantras that if we all commit to making small daily steps and changes, together we can make a big difference. 🍓 Queuing, done differently – Wimbledon is known for its lengthy queues, and so this year organisers decided to mix things up, with the launch of a Queue Village. Complete with food, drinks and brand activations, it featured free strawberries and cream from @Barclays, a selfie-ready backdrop made of tennis balls by @American Express, and complimentary coffees from @Lavazza, among others. Did you make it down to the event this year? If so, what stood out for you? #Wimbledon #TheChampionships #sportingevents #brandactivations #sustainability #events

Working with so many teams across Boots & No7 Beauty Company to make this happen has been a great achievement and I’m so thankful for everyone’s hard work and giving the safe space to talk about why this is so important to our team members and customers. Why does sharing pronouns help? For a cisgender person (someone whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth) there is very little to lose when sharing your pronouns. When you’ve never questioned what pronouns people use for you, or even thought about the idea of pronouns, sharing yours is easy and takes very little effort. For a person who is transgender or non-binary, sharing pronouns can be daunting, which is why we ask cisgender people to lead the change. It ‘normalises’ the process, has little risk and actually makes for a safer environment for everyone. Trans and non-binary people are then free to share their pronouns and be their authentic selves much more easily and less daunting. It helps people feel more empowered to be themselves at work, creating a deeper sense of belonging. Alongside helping to reduce the chances of customers or team members from misgendering them. The benefits don’t stop there - for people with gender-neutral names (such as Alex, Jamie, Charlie, etc) a culture of sharing pronouns proactively helps to reduce any ambiguity and potential embarrassment if someone makes the wrong assumption based on their name alone. It is important to stress that the choice to display pronouns on team member badges is entirely their own choice and down to their own personal preference. This is not a mandated action but we believe it will make a difference for so many people. It’s been really important for everyone in the Pride Alliance BRG that we not only have this as an option for team members but to give some background and training behind why we’re doing so too. Boots UK Boots Opticians Boots Ireland No7 Beauty Company Walgreens Boots Alliance Andrew Coe

Once upon a time, a corporate team set out to compete in their very first inter-company sports tournament. They weren’t the most skilled or the most experienced, but they had something even more powerful—a shared dream to succeed, to bond, and to win as one. 🌟. In those intense matches, they realised something special: it wasn’t just their strategy or skills that made them strong. It was their unity, their passion, and their pride in representing their company. The only thing missing was a symbol that showcased that pride—a custom jersey that truly reflected their spirit. 🎽💪 This is where we come in, We believe that every great team deserves a team code that tell their story. And our Sports Sets sets the team code. 🔹 Choose patterns that fit your team’s unique identity 🔹 Pick colors that represent your brand’s values 🔹 Upload logos to showcase company pride 🔹 Personalize with player names & numbers to celebrate every team member A great jersey isn’t just a piece of clothing—it’s a statement of who you are as a team. So, whether it’s on the field or in the workplace, let’s create that symbol of unity and motivation together! 💥🏅 Ready to elevate your team’s game? Let’s get started! 🚀 #MotivationMatters #CustomSportsJerseys #TeamSpirit #CorporateSports #UnityInDiversity #EmployeeEngagement #SportsForWellness #CorporateCulture #WinningTogether #Teamsports

🏀Exciting news from Sal’s NBL! The second annual Inclusive Round is on the horizon, showcasing the league's commitment to inclusivity and diversity. 🌟 Partnering with Special Olympics NZ and other organizations, this event promises to shine a spotlight on the power of embracing all individuals, regardless of ability. 🔮**Prediction:** With the success and positive reception of the first Inclusive Round, I predict that the second edition will further solidify the Sal’s NBL as a leader in promoting inclusivity within the sports community. 🌈In a world where inclusivity is more important than ever, initiatives like the Inclusive Round are crucial in creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants. 🧠This event not only celebrates diversity but also challenges traditional stereotypes and encourages conversations that can lead to meaningful change. ⛹️♂️As the Inclusive Round gains momentum, I foresee other sports leagues and organizations taking note and implementing similar initiatives to promote inclusivity in their own communities. 🙌Kudos to Sal’s NBL, Special Olympics NZ, and all organizations involved for championing inclusivity and making a difference in the lives of individuals of all abilities. #Inclusivity #Diversity #Empowerment #SalNBL #SpecialOlympicsNZ #SportsCommunity #InclusiveRound

A topic I care lots about - read the full article in Women's Agenda https://lnkd.in/gY9-atN5