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Interesting article by William Chamberlain around working in a place making context and our relationship with communities - whilst London has a very different context to the regions there is always principles that remain at heart of creativity and culture in the heart of our villages , towns and cities - worth a read 👇🏽👇🏽

Recently, an undeniably momentous event has marked the latest chapter for traditional private clubs’ progression: The historical vote at the Garrick Club now officially allows female members to join after two centuries… it was about time! The move is deeply emblematic of the sector's need to adapt to the modern era. However, whilst I’m most definitely a ‘glass half-full’ person, I think we all know there are still palpable challenges ahead of us. Amidst this evolution in the dynamic landscape of private clubs, we also face the stark reality of closures that have shaken the foundation of many in recent years, often due to oversight of essential best practices. In response to this call for growth and diversification, the pursuit of attracting the right members still serves as our guiding principle. With that said, there is a balance to be achieved between a club's offering, member expectations, and commercial viability, as it’s crucial in today's competitive field. This requires a commitment to adapting to contemporary preferences and challenging the notion of exclusivity, and, instead, prioritising greater inclusivity: valuing individuals for their unique identities, integrity, and potential contributions to society, rather than superficial assessments. At ONDA, our commitment to clubs is unwavering: we take immense pride in our meticulous vetting and curation efforts, recognising the labour involved as essential to our purpose and the communities we serve. Now is the time to redefine the narrative surrounding private clubs. Let us cultivate environments where every individual, regardless of background or status, feels valued, embraced, and, truly at home. #PowerofConnection #ONDA #Purpose #Diversity #PrivateClubs

Summer Destination in the Coachella Valley Palm Springs is a popular city located in the Coachella Valley in Southern California, USA. The city is renowned for its mid-century modern architecture, which is prevalent throughout the city. It's home to numerous boutique hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals with distinct architectural styles. It is also the home of the world’s largest rotating aerial tram car, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. During the 10-minute journey, you can appreciate the majestic view of the valleys below. Moreover, you will get to enjoy restaurants, observation decks, a natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop, and over 50 miles of hiking trails once you reach the Mountain Station. The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous art galleries, museums, and cultural events happening year-round. Palm Springs hosts several annual events, including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which is attended by various celebrities and famous personalities. Another fun fact about Palm Springs, it has the reputation of being an LGBTQ+-friendly place to live, hosting the annual Palm Springs Pride Festival. If you would like to spend a hot summer vacation, you can never go wrong by choosing Palm Springs to experience the ultimate summer escapade. Photo: National Geographic #palmsprings #california #minigame #Monday #mondaymotivation #mondayvibes #Coachella #coachellavalley #contractors #subcontrcators #payroll #paycheck #payrollmanagement #payrolldeduction #unathorizedpayrolldeductions #construction #constructionindustry #DavidBaconAct #federalcontractors #federalcontracting #prevailingwage #wages #wagesandsalaries #wageandhour #wagedetermination #wageclassification #consultingservices #consultingbusiness

Celebrate the wins! There are countless reasons to celebrate across a team - what have been some of your causes for celebration this year? #HawthorneLane #HawthorneLaneFindYourFit #HawthorneLaneProTips #WashingtonDC #Recruiting #Recruitment #JobSearch #JobSatisfaction #JobWellDone #LoveYourJob

New meet-up ahead! Put it in your diaries, Sirens <3 If you're interested in getting involved as panelist, running a skill session - or something else cool - slide into my DMs :)

I was going to post about the amazing sports celebrations over this weekend. The work of the Migration Museum in showing what the England squad would look like if we didn’t have immigration was a particularly opportune moment to highlight what diversity brings to our country (still having to justify a benefit, but okay). Then I saw the comments from some in response to the work of the Migration Museum, and I was plundered into despair. That people still have such racist views and ideologies, that they openly share, and I just have to…move on. “Don’t let them get to you” “They don’t know what they’re talking about…ignorant. Not worth a second thought”. It’s not always easy to put the hate that you see and read aside. I’d love to. And sometimes I manage it better. But not always. Saturday was one of those days. I took my kids to the Tate on Sunday and the picture below is of us enjoying Anthony McCall’s exhibition, “Solid Light”. There were so many emotions I felt when I saw them happily and joyfully enjoying light in a dark room. A longing for that joy to remain with them forever, worrying that they were being too loud so doing that shushing thing us Brits do, but also some hope. There will always be people that want to destroy what you have, divide…and it’s hard to always be strong in the face of that. And quite frankly, you shouldn’t always have to be the strong one. So reach out to your loved ones. Your friends. Your colleagues. Your employee networks. Don’t go through it alone. I want the SoMo network at Allianz to be a place for people to reach out to when they need support. It’s one of the three objectives I see for the network and this high and low I experienced over the weekend has made me even more determined to ensure we are there for our colleagues through their highs and lows. ✌🏽 #diversity #equity #inclusion #hope #icanrolemodel #support

Nonprofit leaders - This article has great examples of engagement at all levels, check it out (it only takes a few minutes) Thanks for writing and sharing this Elaina Bedio! #advocacy #civicengagement #makingmissionshappen

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let's also acknowledge the successes the Hispanic community has accomplished. Let's amplify Hispanic voices and support Hispanic-owned businesses. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! #hireCorEvents #CoreventsCares #eventmanagement #eventspecialists #eventplanning #eventplanner #events #event #eventdesign #eventdecor #corporateevents #eventprofs #party #partyplanner #eventplanners #eventstyling #partyplanning #eventorganizer #eventproduction #eventmarketing #corevents #hispanicleaders 

I know first hand that volunteer engagement professionals around the world are hard at work creating more welcoming environments for community and volunteers. It's the topic of so many of our conversations. It wasn't surprising to me that volunteer engagement professionals give their organizations a D grade in when it comes to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive environments and it's not acceptable. When you think about your own organization, who do you think feels welcome as a volunteer and who might be walking by your open doors? My colleagues Mark Hager and Teresa Oswald authored a report from our ADEVI research entitled "Is Everyone Welcome: A Report Card on Inclusiveness in Volunteer Contexts." I encourage non profit leaders and executives, to read it and reflect on what you can do to improve on these grades and support those in your organization who are leading volunteers. https://cvacert.org/adevi/