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Celebrating excellence! Each month, we spotlight individuals who live our core values: Gratitude, Respect, Accountability, Simplicity, and People-First. Head over to our blog to see September's GRASP winners, recognized by their peers. #CoreValues #GRASP #TeamSpirit #CareerDevelopmentSolutions #CDS https://hubs.ly/Q02PB_4F0

It was an honor to be recognized for my board service by the Puget Sound Business Journal at their Directors of the Year awards last night. In accepting my award, I had the chance to share a little more about my interest in and commitment to DEI. While each of the organizations I advise has unique, industry-specific opportunities, a common denominator for each of them is the opportunity to foster cultures of growth and improve their performance by investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Companies that lead on DEI aren't just doing the right thing, they're setting themselves up for stronger financial performance, greater innovation, and the ability to connect with a more diverse customer base. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, those that embrace diversity will be better positioned to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gX6MYYDa

Celebrating Success: Our Path to Winning Top Awards Experience the thrill of award recognition in our journey. We discuss how winning prestigious awards boosts team morale and the importance of celebrating achievements together, including a fun pub outing after. Join us as we share our passion for excellence! #AwardWinning #SuccessStories #TeamCelebration #Motivation #PublicRecognition #CheersToWinners #PositiveVibes #CommunitySpirit #BusinessSuccess #CelebratingAchievements

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.

Given the rise of #AI, increasing #cybersecurity and regulatory risk, and the continued pace of #digital transformation, it is good to see the most common background for new directors being #technology / telecommunications; next-gen directors accounting for nearly a third of all appointed in 2024. Also interesting to see the increasing focus on industrial expertise.

Ask any sales or marketing professional… Launching new products and building new territories is not easy. Over a year ago my husband, Dean Peaple , joined this company to launch a new division of window coverings. Through operations and production challenges, changes in leadership and the minimal marketing support common with ‘startups’ - my husband never gave up! I have watched him be tenacious and creative, using common sense, guerilla tactics, and teamwork- always finding a way. I know the road is long, - and I admire my husbands patience and perseverance. When you work hard and see a reward with a Win like this- you have to celebrate! Most of us are so busy doing the work we do- we forget to take time to celebrate the wins. It’s as easy as 123… 1. Take a moment to reflect on your wins 2. Be proud of your accomplishments, 3. Share your gratitude with those that helped you achieve your goals. Celebrate the Wins!

Have you shared your experience with one of our wonderful employees? If not, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know how they did! If you include a name, they will be nominated for our monthly Above & Beyond Award! Leave a review here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VyMy70 #CustomerFeedback #GoogleReviewLove #AboveandBeyond #ShoutOut

Demi Moore won her first ever acting award after 45 years of work. 45 years. It's a reminder that sometimes achieving great heights, or the pinnacle in your career as I like to call it, can take time. Wins aren’t always instant. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t on their way. Your job is to keep honing your craft. Put in the time. The dedication. The effort. To not let the voice of self-doubt or the noise of small-minded critics derail you. Rather, transmute it into fuel, action and audacity. Use it to keep moving forward, one step at a time. And to never quit on yourself or your dreams. Instead, find people that will cheer you on so loudly that their belief becomes contagious and it inspires you to reach beyond the limits of what you thought possible. If you can do all those things, stay rooted in commitment, resilience, and support, there’s no reason the recognition, rewards, or accolades of a successful career won’t follow. So, keep showing up. Keep betting on yourself. Keep believing your moment is coming. Because it is. #DemiMoore #NeverTooLate #KeepGoing

Have you shared your experience with one of our wonderful employees? If not, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know how they did! If you include a name, they will be nominated for our monthly Above & Beyond Award! Leave a review here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VyM5X0 #CustomerFeedback #GoogleReviewLove #AboveandBeyond #ShoutOut

What are your core values and do you live by them every day? We literally live by them and use them on a daily basis. My business partner and CEO Erik J. Olson recently started the Core Value Awards here at our companies. Each quarter he sends out a handcrafted award to each team member that was voted by their peers. Not picked by management or the owners. Voting happens via kudos points on a daily basis which is unique on its own (< Ask me about how we do that) Our core values are Transparency, Quality, Urgency, Winning, and Passion. How do you work yours into every day?