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June is Pride month, a time to observe, remember and celebrate with the community. It is also a great time to consider the certifications your business has. Not sure who is eligible or how to get certified, we got you. Check out this blog article Susan Dawson wrote or call to learn more today! https://lnkd.in/g2BSpYfc

🌟 Black Business Month Spotlight: How Are You Giving Back? 🌟 At POWERR Management Group, LLC, we believe that true success is measured not just by what we achieve, but by how we uplift others. As we celebrate Black Business Month, we’re asking our fellow Black business owners: How are you giving back to your community? Whether it’s through mentorship, job creation, or community initiatives, every act of giving strengthens our collective future. Let’s inspire each other by sharing our stories and making a difference together. 💪🏾 Comment below and let us know how you’re contributing to the growth and empowerment of our communities! #BlackBusinessMonth #POWERRManagement #GiveBack #CommunityImpact #SupportBlackBusiness

Volunteers give their time and efforts to help achieve a shared mission. Honor their impact by reinvigorating your volunteer program with more meaningful, engaging opportunities. We put together some of our best practices for developing high-performing volunteer engagements for small staff associations in this short video: https://hubs.la/Q02tHV2L0

https://lnkd.in/gbzSEwrE The Baird Difference in Action - Focusing on the importance of community service and giving back.

We're hosting our very own Affinity Trust Star Awards this week 🌟 There are so many incredible team members who embody our values and deliver exceptional support, so here's our opportunity to celebrate them. This year, we're introducing six new categories👇 🔹 Your Life Your Way – people who listen, learn, and build on the strengths of the people we support to deliver high-quality person-centred outcomes. They support and encourage growth, independence, and empowerment of others. 🔹 Giving Our Best – people who take responsibility and go above and beyond to achieve great things. They consistently aim for the highest quality and set a positive example for others to follow. 🔹 Working Together – people who are open, trustworthy and work collaboratively with others to the benefit of others. They promote inclusivity and embrace different perspectives to create a welcoming environment. 🔹 Having Courage – people who have been creative, tried new things, and adapted well to change. 🔹 Making it Possible – Teams who live our values and represent the best of Affinity Trust. 🔹 People at the Heart – nominations from people we support and their families. We're so excited to celebrate those who make a difference. Sarah Wight Andrew B.

If given the chance, would you advocate and nominate someone for an award? Positive feedback and affirmation not only inspire individuals to excel but also validate and highlight the amazing work being done around us. Authentic recognition is good for individuals, teams, companies, and communities. The Spark Awards is a celebration of the remarkable contributions of young people (aged 40 & under) in our region who have the "spark" to make our community better. Don't miss the chance to nominate deserving individuals for this year's awards! The deadline for submissions is May 15th, 2024. Nominate those in any category you believe should receive recognition. 1) Education 2) Community Advocacy 3) Civil Service 4) Creativity 5) Entrepreneurship 6) Athleticism 7) Justice For consideration in any category, include the nominee's name, contact information (phone and/or email), and a 250-word description of their work in that category, explaining why they should be this year's recipient. Shoutout to Aksel W. for posting this info. I'm excited to celebrate the folks who are doing such amazing work. https://lnkd.in/edpcVseQ

The school bell rings. It's time to celebrate!! It's sometimes difficult to see the forest through the trees. When we implement contingencies for the people we serve, our staff, or anyone else over whom we wield significant power and with whom we spend a lot of time, we aren't just working toward objectives, we're impacting what those people love, what they hate, and whether they gravitate toward or away from us or those things in the future. Clients achieving meaningful outcomes is central to what we do, but it's important to evaluate whether they're looking forward to sessions starting or ending, as that will inevitably impact how long they want to continue on that path, and what they tell others about it. Staff implementing quality services and helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes is similarly important, but their enjoyment of the process can directly influence how long they stick around to do more, and the larger impact on your company and the community it serves. Being able to see the bigger picture requires we care about - i.e. regularly evaluate and act upon - both outcomes and experience. These are not interchangeable, and both have their time and place. So when the kids celebrate at the sound of the bell, we need to ask ourselves - is it the bell at the beginning or the end of the day?

So, picture this: You're kicking back this weekend, maybe with a cuppa or something stronger (no judgment here!), and you start thinking about work. Yeah, I know, not the most relaxing weekend thought, but stick with me for a sec. What if we could shake things up a bit in Ireland's work world? Like, really shake it up. At Black Professionals Ireland, we're all about that life - making waves. We're not just imagining it, we're building it. Every! Single! Day! The growing Black community in Ireland represents a wealth of talent, innovation, and potential. Yet, we know representation in leadership roles still has room for improvement. This isn't just an observation. It's an opportunity for transformation. 🔥 Here's a little weekend homework (don't roll your eyes, it's the fun kind!): 👉 Reach out to a Black colleague or student 👉 Ask about their career aspirations 👉 See if you can help make it happen: intro, advice, whatever you've got 👉 Register and plan to attend the "Tips on How to Progress to a Leadership Role" Event >> https://lu.ma/pmby6vmu Come on, it'll only take a few mins between your Netflix episodes! Imagine if everyone in your network did this. We'd create a wave of change that could reshape Ireland's professional future. And hey, whatever you're up to this weekend, make it a good one! and don't forget to register as a BPI Member using the Link 👉 https://lnkd.in/endpY-z5 #BlackExcellence #IrishDiversity #CareerEmpowerment #BPIChallenge #WeekendInspiration #BPI #BlackProfessionalsIreland

Can you help? How do we teach members of our circle how to celebrate someone else's achievements? The topic this week in our listening circle is, Celebrating Some of Our Quieter Achievements. There are two major aims of our circle. Firstly, to create an atmosphere of safety and trust, so that e can enjoy being vulnerable and collaborate in our creative [and relational] processes. Secondly, to help each other resonate with positive feelings. The learning challenges for this coming week are: - How do we actually celebrate with each other - for most people is a new experience. - Experiencing how we each feel when we share in such celebrations. Can you help me with these challenges? Thank you ... [ Rasha Kutty, Arindam Sengupta, Gowthamkumar R G, Halit Revaha Z. ]

Today we celebrate 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 by putting our lovely Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team in the spotlight 💫 Every day Tosca, Hinkelien, Esther and Roderick help us grow towards the inclusive organization we strive to be! 💖 Providing training, teaching us about inclusive communication and challenging biases in our processes. Are we there yet? No, surely not! We still need to work for it every day. 💪🏽 But looking back we have some amazing things to be proud of. Just to name a few: - ⁠We have made DEI a part of our long term strategy and assigned a DEI lead and team; 🎯 - ⁠We have improved our HR performance review and selection processes by reducing (implicit) biases through objective evaluation methods and allowing multiple perspectives in decision making; - ⁠We have introduced a flexible public holiday policy to meet the religious or cultural celebration needs of every employee; - ⁠We organize quarterly training sessions on various DEI topics to keep the spirit alive; - ⁠We facilitate meaningful conversation sessions about burning topics in the organization; - ⁠We have dedicated our charity efforts around creating inclusive economies and equal opportunities. Want to know more about our DEI journey? Feel free to reach out; we are happy to share! 💭