Our Chief #Technology Officer Saurabh Raisinghani is a visionary thinker and leader who also believes in giving back! We 💙 his commitment to supporting work environments where everyone thrives. #WeAreFord
"80% OF SUCCESS IS SHOWING UP" - Woody Allen
Thanks to Experience Oxfordshire for organising this important roundtable discussion in #EnglishTourismWeek, and to Anneliese Dodds for showing up and fielding an hour of wide-ranging questions in an informed and authentic way. Such a shame the other local MPs didn't manage to make it!
Thanks especially to Hayley Beer-Gamage FTS for representing the local visitor economy (£2.7bn and 10% of the workforce!!) so well, and for enabling me to make my points concerning:
(1) Digital exclusion - the race to automation that risks marginalising the most valuable segment of our audiences;
(2) The need to develop people and careers in the visitor economy - time for government to incentivise businesses to invest in so-called "soft skills" (which are HARD!) more than ever before;
(3) The importance of supporting businesses to use digital technologies in the best way for their customers.
Sobering also to learn that the UK now languishes at 116/117 nations for price competitiveness, and that the continued absence of a VAT refund scheme is causing Value Retail to de-prioritise investment in Bicester Village.
Some genuinely challenging topics, aired in a very constructive and useful way.
#ExperienceOxfordshire#LVEP#localvisitoreconomypartnership#Oxford#Oxfordshire#DMO#VisitorEconomy#DestinationManagement#TourismSector#EnglishTourismWeek24VisitEngland
In this episode of Be Nice Individuals, we sit down with Alysia Morris to discuss her journey with BNI and her strategies for driving membership growth. Tune in to hear her insights on expanding the network and fostering meaningful connections within the community. #BNI#beniceindividualspodcast
🎉 What an incredible evening we had at the "Windsor-Essex Spring Sneak Peek" event yesterday✨
Last night, we were graced with the wisdom and insights of some of the most influential voices in our community. If you couldn't join us, don't worry—we've got you covered!
🎥 We captured every moment, from enlightening discussions on the real estate market to powerful speeches on community advocacy. Highlights include:
- Matt McDonald, our mortgage guru, sharing essential tips for navigating the mortgage landscape.
- Mayor Sherry Bondy of Essex shared her journey of building a tiny home and her relentless advocacy for our community's growth and well-being.
Of course, I had the pleasure of providing an update on the dynamic Windsor-Essex real estate market, which is filled with opportunities and insights for everyone.
This event was a heartfelt reminder of the strength and passion within our community. It's not just about houses; it's about building homes, dreams, and a vibrant future for Windsor-Essex.
👉 Check out the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/e5fv8jQu
Let's keep the conversation going! If you have questions or want to discuss how these insights impact your real estate journey, I'm just a message away.
Together, we're not just shaping a market; we're crafting a community. 💼🏡
#WindsorEssex#CommunityFirst#RealEstateInsights#SpringSneakPeek#JordanSilvester
🤔 Is there any other way to have fun at work than with ClueGo UK? I think not...
Today is National Fun at Work Day! We've got lots of people out and about embracing the day on a ClueGo experience.
Make sure you are included in the fun next year (31st Jan 2025 😉).
Team building activities help a company improve their culture.
When employees communicate and collaborate, it improves their performance, helps resolve conflicts, and enhances respect for each other.
#teambuilding#teamcollaboration#nationalfunatworkday#cluego#eventprofs
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard phrases like “you’re so lucky to do what you do” and you’re very privileged to have a job like yours”.
No, no, no, no, no. If you’ve ever said this to someone working in the Culture and Heritage Sector, STOP IT! It’s hugely insulting.
We’ve worked very hard, made sacrifices, faced challenges (especially in the last 15 years) and above all, we are good at what we do. In short, if we are doing what we do, in a very competitive sector, it’s because we are good at it.
The “you’re lucky” and you’re privileged” view has systematically served to devalue the jobs we perform and their value to society.
So next time you talk to someone in the culture and heritage sector feel free to congraturle them on doing an important job or even tell them how much you admire or envy what they do, but don’t tell them they’re lucky or privileged.
If you want to learn more about how valuable culture and heritage is to both the economy and society then check out this report by Historic England:
https://lnkd.in/eAPTnnyH
And
https://lnkd.in/eJuJGjYU.
https://lnkd.in/eWmmVEMZ
