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Your coworkers play a vital role in your work experience. Use breaks or lunchtime to engage in conversations and get to know them better. Building relationships early on will create a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. It can be scary volunteering for tasks, groups or attending socials- but you won’t regret it! ⭐ #buildingrelationships #connecting #engage #employmenttips #coworkers

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Mecklenburg County NC park visitors will soon be enjoying free public Wi-Fi in more locations! Here's a view behind an Access Point neatly tucked away on a building roof and directed to the park benches by the playground. There are several benefits of having free public Wi-Fi in a park: Access to information and services: Free Wi-Fi allows park visitors to access the internet, which can be useful for looking up information, checking maps or directions, accessing educational resources, or using online services and apps. Connectivity for remote work or study: With free Wi-Fi, people can work or study remotely from the park, taking advantage of the outdoor environment while still having internet access. Fostering community engagement: Public Wi-Fi can encourage people to spend more time in the park and engage with the community by providing a space for people to gather, socialize, and connect online. Bridging the digital divide: Free public Wi-Fi can help provide internet access to those who may not have reliable or affordable internet at home, reducing the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion. Tourism and visitor experience: Free Wi-Fi can enhance the visitor experience for tourists or visitors who may not have data plans or need to access information about the park or local area. Come to a Mecklenburg County Park this summer and stay connected! For the initial list of locations visit: https://lnkd.in/eCjr-Ed7

📣 Scheduling #volunteer shifts just got a whole lot easier with #BloomerangVolunteer! 🎉 I'm excited to announce the first phase of Bloomerang's new recurring shifts functionality, designed to simplify and streamline the creation process for volunteer managers. Learn more and explore this new feature! #VolunteerManagement

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"In a virtual world, you have to seek out connection/conversation. It’s not just going to happen organically..." - Learn how to improve the #employeeexperience by fostering a sense of community and connection in this blog post: https://bit.ly/4a5HPRk #companyculture #remotework #employeeengagement

👷🏽♀️Community engagement and planning! 🏘️Thank you to the Oxford Savills team and the Royal Town Planning Institute for hosting such a fantastic and comprehensive conference today on community engagement across the built environment. Also referred to as co-design, it’s all about bringing people along in the decision-making journey for shaping their local area. Here are my top two brain dumps: - 🧩The term ‘hard to reach groups’ is often used to refer to people who are underrepresented in the engagement process. If you’ve never provided input into a local project, plan or development that might be you! Pro of this term: helps trigger active and intentional efforts to encourage minority groups to take part. Con of this term: these groups aren’t homogenous or even usually ‘hard to reach’, rather may have been historically excluded or have barriers like lack of time/understanding/trust in the system/limited English/specific cultural norms/no digital access/ that make it harder for them to engage. - 💷Community engagement isn’t the ‘cherry on the cake’, it needs to be baked in! There needs to be dedicated budget, resource and generational local partnerships to get people involved from early stages right through delivery and ongoing monitoring. Parachuting into a community for data when it suites or over-consulting can easily foster distrust and fatigue. Managing expectations, being transparent and having a clear, updated information source is a must once people are invested! 💭Would you consider yourself ‘hard to reach’, and if so what would it take to get you more involved in the planning process? 📣Shout out to Meeting Place Ruth Skidmore Joseph Baum, Commonplace Charlotte Dove Bowen, SP Broadway David McFarlane MBE, Psephos Consulting Alex Wilson, Chess Engage Gareth Epps, the Oxford Civic Society Chris Church and Ian Green, as well as James Mills for taking part with thought-provoking insights - with exceptional hosting from Nev Surtees!

"Let's connect and engage! 🤝 As professionals, we all face unique challenges and opportunities in our careers. I'm curious to hear about the experiences, insights, and perspectives you've gained along your journey. What's a recent obstacle you overcame or a proud achievement you'd like to share? Or perhaps you have a thought-provoking question or discussion topic you'd like to explore with the community. I'll start - one challenge I've been working through lately is renovating my office space. This process has disrupted my regular working hours, and I've had to manage by putting in extra hours. It's taken a toll on my sleep schedule, but looking at the transformed office space makes it all worthwhile. I don't feel guilty about the sacrifices because the end result is truly rewarding. Have you faced similar situations where a professional endeavor demanded personal sacrifices? How did you cope and maintain a healthy work-life balance during those times? Don't be shy! Drop your comments below, and let's spark an engaging conversation. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all and learning from each other's diverse backgrounds and expertise. Let's create a vibrant space for knowledge sharing and collaboration!"

Discover the ways we keep families engaged and connected in our senior living community. ✅ Organize Family Events: Host regular events that invite families to spend time together within the community. Consider seasonal celebrations, family dinners, or themed activities that encourage interaction between residents and their loved ones. These events create lasting memories and strengthen bonds. ✅ Leverage Technology: Use technology to bridge the gap when families can't be physically present. Set up virtual visitations with video conferencing tools, and create private social media groups or email newsletters to keep families informed about community news, upcoming events, and residents' achievements. Technology helps maintain connections across distances. ✅ Encourage Collaborative Projects: Organize activities where families can work together with residents on projects such as gardening, art, or volunteering. These shared experiences foster teamwork and can be a meaningful way to connect across generations, while also contributing to the community. Implementing these approaches can help ensure families feel engaged and connected with their loved ones in your senior living community, contact us today if your community is in need of a management change.

📣 Scheduling #volunteer shifts just got a whole lot easier with #BloomerangVolunteer! 🎉 I'm excited to announce the first phase of Bloomerang's new recurring shifts functionality, designed to simplify and streamline the creation process for volunteer managers. Learn more and explore this new feature! #VolunteerManagement