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Life Lessons Learnt from 15 years at Oyster Last week, we celebrated a remarkable milestone — our Director of People and Operations, Hannah Clarke, reached her 15 year anniversary with us! During this time, Hannah has gained valuable insights, both personally and professionally. Here are 15 lessons she's learnt from her incredible journey with us. Read the full blog via the link in our comments. __________________________________________________ #Recruitment #WorkAnniversary #LifeLessons

New to the Nest! Get to know Capstone Program Assistant Drew Finn! Q: How did you get into your current line of work?   A: I first got into this line of work by volunteering in high school for a program that helped people with disabilities play flag football.              Q: What’s something that has surprised you about Cotting or working at Cotting? A: I was surprised by how inviting it was to work here. When I first walked in every person came up and introduced themselves to me. Q: What’s an accomplishment that you’re proud of? A: Graduating from Merrimack College with honors this past spring.                     Q: What’s something most people don’t know about you?  A: Something most people don’t know about me is that I do a lot of cooking.                     Q: What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Or a favorite place you have visited? A: My favorite place I have visited is Aruba. Image description: A headshot of a smiling staff member. Text: New to the Nest Welcome to Our Team Drew Finn Program Assistant-Capstone

Today is Associate Appreciation Day and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to share our appreciation for each other. Comment your kind thoughts about a colleague! We can't wait to read what you have to say about one another, and we want you all to know that we appreciate YOU! #FairfieldCareers #CreatingBetterLivingForBetterLives #associateappreciation #employeeappreciationday #companyculture

As we're in the full summer mode, I've been reflecting on how my decade sleepaway summer camp (GUCI Strong!) taught me one of the most critical leadership values: connection. Though I haven't been at camp since the late 1990s, my long-time camp friends are still some of my closest friends. My best memories are still camp memories. And my most closely held values are still camp values. That's because camp creates the conditions for belonging and connection. Here's how: 🏕️ At summer camp, we lived in cabins with a dozen or so other boys. We had to learn to live together and create a cabin culture. Each cabin was a community within the broader communities of the camp units, defined by age groups, and the camp as a whole. ⚔️Small acts of kindness. Serving other campers, whether it's refilling the watch pitcher or switching out that empty toilet roll, bonded us through responsibility and concern. 🏀. Shared activities build teams. At camp, you eat, sing and dance with your team. Whatever you do together, strengthens trust and belonging. 👥 The best counselors and unit leaders created that feeling of belonging and connection – which is why I wanted to return to camp so many summers in a row, why I ran up my parents’ phone bills (in olden days, long-distance calls cost money) calling my friends all over the Midwest and Ontario, and why I cried harder than I’ve ever cried in my life when camp ended that first summer. 🤝 Belonging. Connection. Two currencies of culture that the best leaders learn how to invest for incredible returns. Want more insights on how camp values align with leadership. Read my full blog here 👉https://lnkd.in/gX4TdYNp

People, people, people, people! ❣️ The core of building a company that stands out. Here is a video of how we at Strawberry started up this year after the summer holidays 🎈🍓

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For many teenagers, the classic summer experience means clocking in! ⏲️☀️ With Michigan teens about to turn in their applications, here's what restaurant operators need to know about hiring and inspiring teenage summer workers - and how a job in hospitality could set young professionals on the path to success from an early age. Read more at the MRLA Blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/3V8TVTz

We often learn life's most valuable lessons when we least expect it—like during a 'hike' with a group of spirited third graders I recently started volunteering as an assistant den leader for my son's Cub Scout group! 🌲👦🏻 We set out for a "hike" last night —and I use that term loosely—at a nearby park, equipped with a map, a destination, and six energetic third graders + one little brother. There were many lessons to be learned during the evening that felt more like controlled chaos with this crazy crew. Starting the hike, we highlighted the importance of the buddy system, staying on the trail, and respecting nature. Despite a washed-out path and an unexpected climb up a steep embankment, we managed to navigate back to the trail, find the "hidden lake" (okay, it was more of a dried-up pond), and return to our cars with only a few scrapes and lots of laughter. I was reflecting on the evening and here are a few lessons I hope the scouts took away but also offer some leadership lessons for us: - Expect the Unexpected: Just like in business, even well-planned projects can veer off course. Adaptability and quick thinking are crucial for leaders to navigate through unforeseen challenges. - Empowerment through Responsibility: Assigning each scout a buddy mirrored how trust and responsibility can empower team members, enhancing their confidence and independence. - Leading by Example: Showing respect for the environment and staying calm under pressure teaches young scouts (and professionals) the importance of leading by example. - Celebrate Small Victories: Reaching the dried-up lake was our modest victory, but it reminded everyone that celebrating small wins along the way can boost morale and motivate teams. The fun was in the journey and not the destination, that’s where the people around you matter most. So far it has been a lot of fun watching these kids grow and learn, but it doesn’t stop there — it's a constant reminder of the foundational leadership skills that apply just as much in the boardroom as they do on the hiking trail. I’m just starting out on this fun journey volunteering with our Den but I couldn’t be more excited. Cheers to more adventures and lessons along the way! #Leadership #Scouting #CubScouts #LifeLessons