Caring For Our People
Those who work in the hospitality industry are feeling a shift in perspective post-lockdown in Ireland.Ā Many have remained with their previous employer and have returned for the new season, but some have moved on to a new business or even a new industry.
This lockdown (#3) has given us all time to re-evaluate our business practices, but have we taken the time to reflect on the impact our business has on our employees?
We need to acknowledge, identify and manage the impact, both positive and negative, a business has on its people.
Number eight of the UN Sustainability Goals is āDecent work and economic growthā.Ā We can make both a reality without one negating the other.Ā There are many positives to taking care of each other:Ā Morale increases along with productivity, new business customers and partners are attracted, retaining of talented employees and trust built in the local community.
Corporate sustainability has human rights as one of its cornerstones. The UN Global Compact has...
Help! How do I engage my team with new āGreenā actions?
Last week I was invited to speak at the Hospitality & Tourism Expo organized by the Restaurants Association of Ireland.
When I finished my presentation the audience and I had an opportunity for a quick Q&A, with one questions coming up several times:
How can I get my team to engage with Green Actions?
This is a recurring issue for many business owners and a difficult barrier to get through.
While I do not have all the answers, namely because this barrier involves human psychology and our adversity to āchangeāā¦ I do have 8 tips that you can try out:
- You cannot implement a Green Programme alone if you run a medium to large business. Period. You will need a Green Manager and a Green Team. Choose these people with care. The first instinct here would be to work with all your heads of department, but while they need to be involved in some capacity, it is important that you do not forget about your Junior Staff. There might be many hidden āgreen gemsā within your team. People that alre ...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, weāre not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isnāt just a color; itās a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotelās green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether youāre looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, weāve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while weāre serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you canāt have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Hereās to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive ināthe waterās fine, and itās getting greener by the minute!
