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Happy National Raisin Day! 🍇 Today, as we celebrate the diversity of raisins, let's also reflect on the rich diversity of people in our workplaces. Just like there are different varieties of raisins, each with its own unique flavor and texture, our employees bring diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the table. It's crucial to honor and appreciate these differences, recognizing the value that each individual contributes to our teams. In our workplaces, let's embrace inclusivity and cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and respected for their distinct qualities and contributions. By celebrating diversity, we can foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Cherish and nurture the unique talents and perspectives of each team member. Together, we can all create a workplace that thrives on diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. Now, go find your favorite variety of raisin and make some oatmeal raisin cookies because it’s also #NationalOatmeallRaisinCookieDay 🍪 #NationalRaisinDay #Diversity #Inclusion #Empowerment

Are you sick of companies sharing all these grand goals and then seeing nothing tangible? Same! So I'm glad to brag that Understanding Recruitment isn't one of them! Charley Dowsell (Community and Social Value Manager) has put together an update on how we are tracking against our goals set at the beginning of the year. Focusing on 5 key areas: 🤝 Diversity & Inclusion 🤝 Community Engagement 🤝 Environmental Sustainability 🤝 Wellbeing 🤝 Career Development Which align with 7 of the United Nations SDG's. Check out how we're tracking! This is only a snapshot for LinkedIn, happy to share the whole PDF too. Pop me a message here or at lneville@understandingrecruitment.com for the full report. #socialimpact #communitymanager #techrecruitment

What does it mean to win? Being kind, human and focused. Understanding individual needs, viewing the present and working to shape the future is a win. 💪 That's why companies that take good care of their female employees win because of the value they create. 💫 Happy International Women’s Day! 💐 Today, the women at Wellbees are on half-day leave! Our busy working queen bees know what it’s like to balance life and work. After all, 58% of employees at Wellbees are women! 😲 Leave is one part of creating a culture that ensures the wellbeing of female employees. Employee wellbeing is so much more than taking leave. It’s a way of living. Inspired by inclusion and inspired by working women worldwide, we celebrate International Women’s Day with pride in our accomplishments and with a vision for even more inclusion and more achievements for all women. What do you do for the wellbeing of your female employees? Inspire us! 🐝 👭 #internationalwomensday #womeninbusiness #womenhealth

Next up in our #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight series celebrating woman associates around the globe is Claire Donnellan, APAC regional manager and gardening/upcycling extraordinaire! 💖 A fun fact about me... 💖 "I discovered gardening a few years ago, designing and planting an Australian Natives-inspired garden at home, hundreds of plants in, way too much overthinking and still going – it feels like living art on an enormous canvas. When I’m not lost in gardening mode, I spend time refurbishing and upcycling old furniture, I play netball and soccer during winter, and I get away camping with the family when we have a spare weekend between everyone’s sport schedules!" 💖 Why inclusion is important to me... 💖 "If you feel empowered to be yourself, your best self can emerge. An inclusive culture breeds trust. Being able to trust yourself helps build an environment where creativity can flourish and be a driver for success." 💖 I feel empowered by inclusion in the workplace when... 💖 "I see my peers take steps to learn something new that will challenge their biases. For me, this demonstrates an open mind with room for growth and empathy." 💖 My 2024 Inspire Inclusion statement is... 💖 "Check your bias! The idea that my biases hold me back personally is unsettling, and so I make a choice to take action here, to learn in order to grow. The idea that my biases can hold someone else back weighs heavily on my conscience, so I also make the choice to learn and continue to invest in inclusion to support a culture where everyone is able to feel empowered." Thank you, Claire, for being a great example of how we can all help #InspireInclusion! #WomensHistoryMonth

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Do you want to increase the impact of the company you work for on topics that matter to you? ✊ Learn more about workplace activism from Tessa Wernink with me in our B Corp Month webinar on the 7th of March! 👇

Let's start the year with some good resolutions ✨ And why not stick to the old if that is what you believe in? That’s why we will use this year to implement, share and live by our values, even more than we did before. Our values, our mentality. ▶️ Pride. We’re proud of our employees and partnerships, and we empower our teams to be proud of themselves. ▶️ Respect. We respect every single person and do whatever it takes to make everyone feel at home. ▶️ Equality. We’re an inclusive company. We avoid box thinking at all costs. ▶️ Trust. We trust our employees and give them the responsibilities they want or need. #values #newyearsresolutions #resolutions #dotsandarrows

✔️ TIME America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 ✔️ Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies ✔️ JUST Capital JUST Jobs Scorecard ✔️ Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity ✔️ Disability:IN Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion ✔️ Top Employers Institute Top Employer 2024 in the United States What a year! These are just a few of the 22 awards and recognitions we received in the first six months of 2024, spanning all aspects of our businesses. In addition, Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra earned the prestigious honor this year of a being named a Trailblazer in Clean Energy by City & State. “These accolades underscore the groundbreaking progress Avangrid is making in #sustainability and #climate leadership, alongside Iberdrola,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Each award is a milestone that marks our journey towards building a #cleanenergy future for all and reflects the hard work of our employees, who drive our success.” More: https://ow.ly/a3xK50TkxXn

Last week, Understanding Recruitment Group officially released our 2024 Social Impact Report 🤝🌍 This year, we're proud to take a definitive step by officially reporting on our social impact efforts, reinforcing our longstanding commitment to creating positive change. Led by our newly appointed Community and Social Value Manager, Charley Dowsell, we're excited to share three key reports: 💜 Social Impact Commitments Report 💜 Half-Year Social Impact Update 💜 Annual Social Impact Report In the below report, we unveil our firm commitments for 2024. It serves as a guiding roadmap for the year ahead, detailing our initiatives and actionable steps. 👇 Keen to delve deeper? 🤔 Join us on our journey to foster lasting impact – Reach out to Charley, and discuss how we can make a meaningful difference together! 📧 cdowsell@understandingrecruitment.com 📞 +44(0)1727 228 235 #LifeAtUR #SocialImpact #Community #Diversity #Inclusion #Environment #Wellbeing #Development

🌼✊ Celebrating May Day: Let’s hear it for employee well-being and rights! ✊🌼 In every corner of the globe, this day serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts of generations past who fought for fundamental rights in the workplace. As we honour their legacy, we also acknowledge the evolving nature of work and the new challenges that confront us today. Now — post-pandemic and several economic crises later — more than ever, the importance of prioritising employee well-being and creating a positive working environment cannot be ignored. At Ernest & Kin, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and everyone’s health, motivation and contentment is of utmost importance. We don’t just only commit to nurturing a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion, but also an environment — be it virtual or physical — in which every individual feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive. On this May Day and beyond, let’s continue to pursue workplace rights, social justice and a brighter future for all — one where every employee is treated with dignity and afforded the opportunities they deserve. #MayDay #LabourDay #WorkersRights #EmployeeWellbeing #SocialJustice #WorkplaceCulture #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #MakeItHappen