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💸 With budget constraints biting, is diversity being pushed into the background?   Our CEO, Bev White, spoke to ComputerWeekly.com about why it's important that diversity and inclusion are still seen as a priority, particularly in the tech sector.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVBExycH   #Inclusion #People #Careers #Technology #Digital #Leadership Nash Squared

GHC Industries: Why now? The Baby Boomer generation is on the cusp of a mass exodus from the workforce, creating a unique opportunity for investors and savvy business leaders. Here's why: • 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗽: Many baby boomer business owners lack a clear succession plan. This presents a chance to acquire established businesses with a strong foundation. • 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: These businesses may not have adopted the latest technologies. This creates an opportunity to unlock significant growth by implementing Industry 4.0 solutions. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻: • Acquire a strong customer base and brand recognition. • Inherit a skilled workforce with industry expertise. • Modernize operations for increased efficiency and competitiveness. #babyboomerexit #successionplanning #industry40 Ankit Patel Matt Soble  Bhavin Patel Saagar P. Michael J. Smith Nathan D. Green Harvest Capital

Have you figured out if you're leading the way or lagging behind? It's important to stay ahead of the curve to ensure that you and your business are well-positioned for future success. I'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure and cast your vote on my poll question: https://lnkd.in/ek6pkS6Z Let's shape the future of work together! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you don't miss out on anything, because we are making some waves this week! #careerwinnerscircle #careersuccess #workplacetrends2024  #shapingthefuture #bettertogether  #leadingwithpurpose 

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻. 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚? 🎆 At Equity Catapult, we know that sustainable growth and profitability can be derailed by cultural and structural challenges within an organization. That's why we're on a mission to help businesses create a culture of determination that gets the job done with people who love what they do. Through our proven processes, we'll help you establish consistent procedures to build healthy habits and the momentum to create a competitive advantage. By aligning your vision, strategy, and team, you'll unlock a magnetic culture that retains top talent and attracts go-getters. #EquityCatapult #BusinessTransformation #CultureOfDetermination #NewYearNewYou #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment

𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻. 𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚? 🎆 At Equity Catapult, we know that sustainable growth and profitability can be derailed by cultural and structural challenges within an organization. That's why we're on a mission to help businesses create a culture of determination that gets the job done with people who love what they do. Through our proven processes, we'll help you establish consistent procedures to build healthy habits and the momentum to create a competitive advantage. By aligning your vision, strategy, and team, you'll unlock a magnetic culture that retains top talent and attracts go-getters. #EquityCatapult #BusinessTransformation #CultureOfDetermination #NewYearNewYou #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment

Young people are the CEOs of change-making 📣 They've got the appetite, power and ideas ⚡️ Does your organisation involve young people in a meaningful and impactful way? 👉 Hear how at https://buff.ly/4cxaFKM #youthled #socialaction #youthparticipation

🌟 What Should Business Leaders Focus On in 2024? 🌟 💡 A) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 💻 B) Leveraging New Technology ❓ C) Others – Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Let’s shape the future together! 🚀 #BusinessGoals #Leadership2024 #DiversityAndInclusion #TechInnovation #ProsumTechnologies #prorsumtech

After our monthly #CDO and #SeniorDiversityLeader forum this month, one message remains clear, in the words of Elizabeth Birch: #StayTheCourse. It continues to be a disruptive and unpredictable period in time, amidst all the chaos and divides. However there are still individuals, teams, consultants, leaders, organizations, and companies tirelessly advancing DEI - from those creating informed high-level strategies to those actually doing the work. Like many others, we at RISEQUITY are committed to pressing forward to bring everyone along this transition. How? Start with these three approaches: - #Accountability: Holding ourselves and others responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that actions align with our values. - #MeasurableData: Leveraging specific data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and measure progress within DEI strategies and towards goals. - #Trust: Meeting people where they are at to build trust and understanding is critical when acknowledging and respecting diverse perspectives, experiences, and needs (every person views DEI differently and what it means to them) . Together, we'll keep pushing boundaries to create positive and inclusive change for all.    #DEI #DEIB #InclusionMatters #KeepPushingForward

Adding the WHY. Why? Because it is beyond overarching statements of "doing the right thing". DEI work directly affects the workforce who contributes to a companies products and services; if your workforce is appreciated, heard, and engaged, productivity goes up. When efficient productivity goes up, it directly impacts the revenue (a perfect example of cause and effect). So much time is spent worrying about DEI rather than thinking about how DEI can enhance workplace. Here is an exercise to try regarding diversity: Our differences are what make us diverse. ("Differsity" anyone?) Have a conversation with someone today that is not who you normally would speak with - whether at work, outside (or even inside) your own neighborhood, and in your community. Listen more than you speak. Ask questions. Be genuine in your curiosity to know more about the other person. And try to refrain from only trying to find the connecting threads that would connect you with the other person by countering with your own experiences - let their words resonate and see how it makes you feel...think...respond...as mentioned above, feeling heard is critical to building trust. Would love to hear how it goes for you (comment below).

The challenges of 2024 have not abated, but business leaders, armed with lessons learned over many years of change, are strong, clear-eyed, and motivated as they look forward to 2025. Leaders in the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program's network shared their predictions for opportunities and risks that they see for business in the year ahead. These individuals see opportunity in talent, innovation and unlikely alliances. They highlight ways to take action, including engagement with investors, employees, and civil society groups. They also see a future of multi-faceted risks, and not always in the arenas one might expect. As we kick off a new year, learn what this selection of leaders is thinking about sustainability, strategy, and talent, and how they are planning for 2025.