Caring For Our People
Those who work in the hospitality industry are feeling a shift in perspective post-lockdown in Ireland. 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 “Decent work and economic growth”. We can make both a reality without one negating the other. There are many positives to taking care of each other: 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...
5 Tips to incentivise your team to go green
So you have now decided to run a Greener business, you have formed your Green Team and you are rearing to go. If you are not there yet, have a look at my last two blogs, they might help you make the final decision.
Like it happens with any project, even with the day to day running of your business, you need your team behind you. You all need to work towards a common goal, in this case, reducing your business Carbon Footprint, becoming a Greener business and reducing your energy, water and waste bills.
But the Hospitality industry as I know it, is a fast paced industry. Introducing changes can be hard and people can fall into old habits quite easily as decisions might be made in a split second.
Sustainable culture
Embedding a culture of sustainability within your team, is one of the keys to success, and also one of the most difficult things to do.
If you have followed my past two blogs, you probably have created a winning Green Team by now, this is excellent progress, now you need ...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s 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 hotel’s 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 you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t 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. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
