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Our team spent a great half-day this week in The Urbanists Employee Ownership Forum, reflecting on business performance over the past months and planning how we can collectively shape how we work. It is a precious moment to bring all our team together, so we took the opportunity to celebrate (albeit a week early) the fifth anniversary of The Urbanists being an employee-owned business with some well-earned pizza. It has been a transformative five years for the business, navigating COVID, growing into new regions, opening a new studio, growing our team, overhauling our performance system and, most importantly, embedding employee ownership into our team culture and supporting our team members to progress with their careers. Not forgetting helping to create places that people want to be in. Here is to the next five years… #TheUrbanists #Urbanists #UrbanDesign #EmployeeOwned #EmployeeOwnership

One of my favorite features in Home Accents Today is our annual People to Watch story, because it gives us an opportunity to talk to some of the most influential people in home furnishings and learn what makes them tick. Here’s who made our list this year: #peopletowatch #homeaccentstoday #homefurnishingsexecutives https://lnkd.in/gXeWcWEH

URJA Town hall - 2023-24. One of the high points for me is celebrating the Annual Town-hall program with Team members. It gives me a lot of contentment to be able to bring everyone to this platform and make everyone feel part of something bigger than their defined job roles. The main motto of such program is to connect us all to a larger purpose i.e., being the best in what we do, adding value to our customers and above all, instilling a sense of pride within the team members. My belief in Team-work is stronger than ever. If harnessed well, we can keep increasing the scale of impact we bring to the society. In this age of volatility and technological advancement, strong values, culture, ethics are more important than ever. We need to trust each other more, prioritize values over short tem goals. It will not only create a better long-term future but also will be more fulfilling for oneself. Look forward to another exciting year ahead filled with challenges and overcoming them.

At Brick and Bolt, saying ‘thank you’ isn’t just a formality—it’s a heartfelt gesture we embody. We took a simple yet powerful step to express our gratitude: writing personalized thank you cards to our team members. It was our way of acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees💪 These cards are more than just words on paper; they symbolize our appreciation and belief that every contribution is a cornerstone of our success. As we grow and achieve together, it's important that everyone feels valued and recognized. Here’s to building a culture where gratitude and teamwork go hand in hand🙌😇 Jayesh Rajpurohit Arpit Rajpurohit Mohit Maheshwari Pramod N Vinayak Minglani Rohit Rathi Kishan Jambur Tarun Singhal Aneet Khatwani Sumit Chowdhury Naren Chandra Pradhan Kishor Balbudhe Pragyananda Mishra Darren . Gatish Nayak #BricknBolt #employeeappreciation #teamwork #appreciation #employee #hardwork #dedication #houseconstruction #constructionindustry #homeconstruction #construction #employeeappreciationday

🎉 Celebrating Our Incredible Team! 🎉 At Skyline Exports, we believe that our success is directly tied to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our amazing employees. 🙌 The Entire team in the Frame has been travelling with Skyline more than a Decade and still with their journey continued with us. We sincerely thank everyone for their determination, consistency and hard work they had invested for the growth of Skyline! Here’s why celebrating our team members matters: • Boosts Morale: Recognizing achievements, milestones, and contributions boosts employee morale. When employees feel appreciated, they’re motivated to give their best every day. • Fosters a Positive Culture: Celebrations create a positive work environment. Whether it’s a work anniversary, a project completion, or a personal achievement, sharing these moments fosters a sense of community and camaraderie. • Improves Retention: Happy employees are more likely to stay with the company. Celebrating their successes shows that we value their efforts and encourages long-term commitment. • Attracts Top Talent: When potential candidates see our team celebrating each other, they’re drawn to our company culture. It’s a powerful recruitment tool! • Strengthens Employer Brand: Our LinkedIn posts showcasing employee celebrations demonstrate that we prioritize our people. It’s a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. 🌟 Let’s continue celebrating our incredible team! Share your favorite employee success stories in the comments below. 🌟 #TeamAppreciation #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #SkylineExports #Bedding #Manufacturing

What is Building Culture? >> R&D. Practice led. Pilot delivery. Proof of concept. Action research. However you frame it, through our hands on style of consultancy we advise the cultural & creative sector, the property sector and anyone working within the realms of placemaking, using our vast and varied experience to inform projects we believe in. #placemaking #placebased #community #culture #regeneration1

#Placemaking is often mischaracterized as an output (e.g. a plan) or an outcome (e.g. a parklet). We think that placemaking is better described as a mindset and a process, which may generate a whole range of potential outcomes. Australian place leader and Neighbourlytics co-founder Lucinda Hartley talks about placemaking as a collaborative innovation process that helps to generate new, creative outcomes faster. She uses innovation thinking as a frame and provides some tips: 1 - Ask yourself - how can we use the placemaking process to create new value? 2 - Use the process to discover the answers and unlock the value 3 - Don't jump straight to the 'solution' or what you think needs to happen 4 - Use the tactical placemaking process to engage and innovate upfront, before going to a more permanent solution once you have tried and tested the options An excellent example of this approach in action was the recent 7 Day Makeover led by David Engwicht and the Creative Communities International team, with the incredible support of Town Team Movement's Principal Partner RAC WA, City of Kwinana and Wellard Village People #TownTeam. "David’s agile method of making over town centres in just seven days is vastly different to the approach traditionally adopted by councils. Instead of spending months or years in the planning stages, communities who participate in the 7 Day Makeover are given just two days to generate ideas and agree on project plans; David’s philosophy is ‘less talk, more action’. Day three of the makeover is when teams roll up their sleeves and get down to business; this is when the projects start taking shape." Read more about the makeover at https://lnkd.in/gVDeScnH The physical outcomes are impressive in just a week's work on the ground, but the real value is created through the pride, relationships, hope and sparks of inspiration that fly off a process like this. #Placemaking can create far more powerful impacts if it is seen as a collaborative innovation process, rather than a product or solution to replicated from place to place. It helps to unleash the #activecitizen that lies within us all! Learn more about placemaking at https://lnkd.in/e-5dtiab PlacemakingX Claire Cardew Jodi Stojanov Sharon Rowse Matthew Rowse Alyce Brewis Denver D'Cruz Jenny Hammington Dahna Stead Kendell Terrell Ben Kent Patrick Walker Jimmy Murphy Emma Snow Jessica Christiansen-Franks Emma Watton Elle Pound Courtney Strow Trent Durward Christina Harmsen Brooke Wharton Thomas Vano Ed Steane Alexandra Bridle Evan Snow Jeff Siegler

The Dallas office space market, like many across the country, is still adjusting to the post-pandemic landscape. Gone are the days of pre-pandemic hustle, replaced by a cautious dance between hybrid work models and the need for physical collaboration. But fear not, entrepreneurs and business leaders! While the market may seem uncertain, there are opportunities to be found. Let’s get a snapshot into the current conditions and help you navigate this dynamic environment. #dallas #officespace #cre #commercialrealestate

We’ve just wrapped up our quarterly town hall, a gathering that was more than just a discussion. It was a heartfelt celebration of the incredible dedication and hard work each team member brings to the table. As we delved into discussions, we didn’t just stop at acknowledging achievements. We conducted a Q&A session where leadership transparently addressed all possible questions and outlined a compelling, action-oriented future plan that underscores our commitment to prudence and the pursuit of big wins. We concluded the townhall by addressing the two most important aspects of what we are trying to achieve - providing you with the best service and recognizing your trust in us. In the end, from all of us here at InsuranceDekho - we look forward to serving you in the quarters to come and a heartfelt gratitude for always trusting us. It’s your trust that propels us forward and defines who we are today. Here’s to more progress ahead! 🙌 Ankit Agrawal Ish Babbar Divya Mohan Pankaj Goenka Udit Varshney Puneet Kumar Aman Batra Sarwagna Samrat Tanuj Jain Amit Jain Sharad Bajaj Yajur Mahendru Anurag Kumar Aakash K. #townhall #townhallmeeting #workculture #culturebuilding #insurancedekho

Empowering Business Success through Community Investment in Bognor Regis How do you invest in your employees? Why does your opinion on local planning policies or town centre initiatives matter?  To build a successful, sustainable business, you need a strong, supported workforce. And if your team is local to Bognor Regis, they need a thriving town centre that offers a diverse range of leisure experiences, services, and retail options. Equally important, they need housing developments that are built to high standards, designed to connect seamlessly with existing communities. By engaging in local planning discussions and supporting initiatives that enhance our town centre, businesses can help create an environment where both their employees and the broader community can thrive. This is about more than just infrastructure; it’s about fostering a sense of pride, aspiration, and community. Your voice is crucial! Join the conversation on local planning and town centre initiatives. Let’s work together to shape a vibrant Bognor Regis that benefits businesses and residents alike. Share your views and help drive positive change! #Leadership #Community #Collaboration #BognorRegis #Regeneration #ProgressThroughPartnership