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On this feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we honor a man who embodies the virtues of integrity and fidelity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gwy3_puE #holycrossus #congregationofholycross #feastofstjoseph

Happy Founder's Day to all who celebrate! While I am no longer working for and with the Brothers of the Christian Schools and their partners, I am the professional I am today because of their careful guidance of my development. As an HR professional, St. John Baptist de La Salle was most certainly someone that I can look to for people management inspiration: his writings (Conduct of Schools, the Letters to the Brothers, Civility and Decorum) could be considered to be his version of employee handbooks. He spent time visiting the various schools and agencies that he sent the Brothers to, and he found himself adjudicating A LOT of employee relations issues between the Brothers. 😬 John Baptist de La Salle's engagement with the early Brothers, the families, and those who he rented space from is a good example of how nimble HR folks need to be with stakeholders. Today isn't just Founder's Day; it is also the day that Pope Leo XIII promulgated the encyclical, "Rarem Novarem," which informs our understanding of the rights of workers. At the time, it was a revolutionary document and it remains prophetic today. He said, "Hence, by degrees it has come to pass that working men have been surrendered, isolated and helpless, to the hardheartedness of employers and the greed of unchecked competition. The mischief has been increased by rapacious usury, which, although more than once condemned by the Church, is nevertheless, under a different guise, but with like injustice, still practiced by covetous and grasping men. To this must be added that the hiring of labor and the conduct of trade are concentrated in the hands of comparatively few; so that a small number of very rich men have been able to lay upon the teeming masses of the laboring poor a yoke little better than that of slavery itself." These two contributions for me as an HR professional inform how I work with employees entrusted to my care and, how I try to interact with those I partner with.

Did you know our co-founder Crystal is half Irish? Read the blog post to learn more and discover how Inclusive Guide DEI Resources supports individuals on their journey of self-discovery and advocacy. #StPatricksDay #IrishHeritage #InclusiveGuideDEI 🌈📚

Some interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Origin: Despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. He was captured into slavery and taken to Ireland, where he later returned as a Christian missionary. No Snakes in Ireland: The story of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland is a myth. In reality, Ireland has never had any native snake species to begin with. Leprechauns and Fairies: The leprechaun, often associated with St. Patrick’s Day, is derived from Celtic folklore. These ‘small-bodied fellows’ were believed to be fairies and were known for their shoemaking skills. “The Luck of the Irish” is a phrase that originally emerged in America during the gold and silver rush eras, when Irish miners were often successful in their endeavors. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not an old Irish saying but an American one, and it was initially used in a somewhat derogatory way to attribute the Irish miners’ successes to luck rather than their hard work. Over time, the phrase has taken on a more positive connotation, celebrating the Irish for their perceived good fortune and resilience, especially in the face of adversity. Today, it’s commonly used to express good luck and is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

Highly recommended. What a powerful conversation!

Black History Month starts today. In line with this year's theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives', our recent 10-Minute Talk with Professor Gary Younge explores how Black and Brown people frequently get written out of history, and the importance of writing them back in. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eGCTjtSX

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

Despite a new government at UK level, there seems to be a reluctant acceptance that the systemic challenges haven't gone away (and no magic wand is forthcoming). It feels like every second conversation I have is around finding the right approach to rapidly solving these short and longer term challenges. Most of these come down to two key problems: 1. Do you have a stress-tested understanding of what's important? Time spent getting a clear grasp of your priorities is never wasted. However some leaders seem to be reluctant to even say that they have priorities out loud. The people I speak to who are the most forward in their plans have put effort into understanding what needs their focus and what may, however painfully, need to stop. 2. What does success look like? It's easy to slip from leading to managing when the going gets tough. Keeping the whole team's attention on the overall objective is critical. For some, success is weathering this particular storm, but for others success is a broader vision of the future and the challenges of today can actually be a useful moment in getting towards real long term success. Lots of leadership teams will be spending their summers thinking about these. Some will even take the time to tackle them.