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Happy Labor Day Weekend! To celebrate, we’re highlighting one of our valued High Wire Networks team members: Lee Washington, Solutions Architect. 👍 He’s worked in IT at several jobs, starting with computer manufacturing and working at the Texas State Attorney General’s office in the IT department for child support services. Lee also worked for a national healthcare provider, where he spent 15 years managing and leading infrastructure teams. It’s clear through his endeavors that Lee cares about people. Lee aims to do the right things the right way, for the right reasons, and to yield the right results. Lee’s career is built off guts, audacity (in the right way), and a whole lot of creativity. Lee grew up in Chicago and from the beginning, his creativity shone. He built model cars, whittled little wooden boats, breakdanced, and played the drums. In his free time, Lee creates art: working with oils, acrylic, air brush, fused glass, stained glass, and furniture. He also self-identifies as a car guy. You might be thinking: how does someone so artistic end up in IT? Lee states that his artistic endeavors taught him the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that he needed to have a successful career. Why High Wire Networks? Lee says that it’s all about workplace culture—he appreciates the positive feedback he receives from leaders. A “good job” can go a long way, and that outweighs everything else. He knows his value and talents are celebrated at High Wire.

🌟 Celebrating National Role Models Day 🌟 Today, we celebrate National Role Models Day, a special occasion that allows us to reflect on the individuals who inspire and influence us in profound ways. Role models come in various forms, from public figures and historical icons to everyday heroes, family members, and friends. On this day, let's take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the positive impact that role models have on our lives. Role models are like beacons of light, guiding us through the journey of life. They show us what is possible, provide motivation, and offer a source of encouragement when times get tough. Whether it's their achievements, values, or resilience in the face of adversity, role models play an essential role in shaping who we are and who we aspire to be. In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, role models provide a source of hope and optimism. They show us that by striving to be the best versions of ourselves, we can make a positive difference and inspire others in turn. On this National Role Models Day, let's celebrate the power of inspiration and the individuals who light our path toward a brighter future. 🌠 #NationalRoleModelsDay #Inspiration #Gratitude

Today's not only April Fools Day, it's also the start of Celebrate Diversity Month. Let's honor the beauty of our differences and come together to celebrate diversity this month 🌎✨ Embrace unique perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds with open arms. #CelebrateDiversity #UnityInDiversity #InclusionMatters #DiversityMatters #DiverseHamptonRoads #HamptonRoads #DiverseBusinessDirectory #BuildingCommunity #BusinessCommunity

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As leaders in business, one of the best things we can do is to focus on inclusive hiring within our organizations. Inclusivity in hiring refers to practices and strategies aimed at ensuring equal opportunities, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all individuals regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, background, or other characteristics. Not only does embracing diversity in hiring lead to a richer pool of talent with varying viewpoints, experiences, and skills, but studies show that a more diverse company is over 30% more likely to be more creative, innovative, and stronger financially. Check out the article for more stats. On a day that we celebrate a prolific civil rights icon, may we also reflect on how our respective organizations are being proactive in creative a more diverse and inclusive workforce that cultivates a culture of respect, equity, and openness. Let's connect! hello@hospitalityrenu.com #hospitality #guestexperience #luxuryhotels #customerservice #serviceexcellence

Being an ally is about fostering a culture where trust flourishes and differences are celebrated. As leaders let’s work together to lift the stories of Black people in our workplaces and assure their voices aren’t being silenced by policy, and bureaucracy. No matter our titles or influence within an organization, allies can bring empathy, advocacy, and grace to every relationship. • 🤲 Empathy: It's about understanding and sharing the feelings of others, not just in moments of triumph but in times of trials, ensuring no one feels alone. • 🗣️ Advocacy: It's about speaking up, ensuring equity in opportunity and respect in every interaction. • 🌐 Grace: It's about moving together with kindness and understanding, valuing diverse perspectives as a source of strength and innovation. I encourage you to reflect and share: How do you practice allyship in your daily work life? What steps can we take to weave the fabric of support and unity even tighter? I know from experience that our stories and insights are the largest catalysts for transformation within organizations. #ElevatingWorks #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #WorkplaceAlly #AllyshipAtWork #DiversityInAction #InclusiveLeadership #CultureOfSupport #EmpathyInAction #UnityInWork #EmpoweringOthers #CollectiveGrowth #TogetherWeAchieve

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As leaders in business, one of the best things we can do is to focus on inclusive hiring within our organizations. Inclusivity in hiring refers to practices and strategies aimed at ensuring equal opportunities, diversity, and a sense of belonging for all individuals regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, background, or other characteristics. Not only does embracing diversity in hiring lead to a richer pool of talent with varying viewpoints, experiences, and skills, but studies show that a more diverse company is over 30% more likely to be more creative, innovative, and stronger financially. Check out the article for more stats. On a day that we celebrate a prolific civil rights icon, may we also reflect on how our respective organizations are being proactive in creative a more diverse and inclusive workforce that cultivates a culture of respect, equity, and openness. Let's connect! hello@hospitalityrenu.com #hospitality #guestexperience #luxuryhotels #customerservice #serviceexcellence

Mercedes-Benz believes in a world where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is for this reason that we are committed to supporting the LGBTQI+ community through our holistic diversity, equity and inclusion agenda. “We are stronger in our diverse backgrounds and experiences that we bring into the organisation. These help enrich our engagements, discourses and our varied efforts to bring a luxurious experience to our customers. It is in us embracing diversity that we get to leverage the strengths derived from our employee complement. Diversity brings our multi-focal lenses, which enhance our world-view and our analysis of experiences faced from time to time. We are unique and special in our own way and it is through our embrace of diversity and inclusion, that we get to understand each other better and thereby enhance our learning expeditions. Acknowledging diversity as a strength, enables us to endeavour to be more inclusive and accept people for their authentic selves.” - Abey Kgotle, Executive Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs #MercedesBenzPride #MercedesBenzSA #CelebratingEveryRoadYouTake #JoburgPride23

An amazing event with some truly extraordinary people ❤️ It was awesome to share our message of inclusion with everyone at the CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Inclusion Summit, and their response was EVERYTHING. People laughed, people cried, people cheered— The engagement from everyone was truly special. At the end of the talk, I received a double standing ovation... LIKE WHAT?!? That moment will forever be humbling! But, I want to briefly glimpse what we discussed because it is so important to build an inclusive company that thrives. Do something. Pay attention to your people, ask questions, listen for feedback, come up with new ideas, and most importantly, make the choice to *do something*. We've forgiven ourselves of the expectation that it will be perfect on Day 1. But we take pride in knowing that we're trying. So we'll iterate, and make Day 2 even better. We live by the motto, "It's okay that an idea didn't work out because at least you tried." And it's necessary for people to feel comfortable getting a little uncomfortable. That's how you grow. So remember, next time you fail, be proud of yourself because you tried!

identiversity celebrates Pride! We asked some of our favorite people "What does Pride mean to you?" Robert celebrates his journey so far, and the journey still to come. What are you celebrating this Pride Month? Let us know in the comments. @identiversity #identiversity #GenderAndSexualIdentity #PrideBeyondJune #RealPeopleRealidentitiesRealLearning #pridemonth #pride #edutainment

Based on a true story........... Promotion? Let"s celebrate! New job? Let"s celebrate! A new baby was born? Let"s celebrate! Go-live? Let"s celebrate! Was the new team formed? Let"s celebrate! We fixed a major issue. Let"s celebrate! I was right, I told them so! .......................No, let's not celebrate. Let's work on it! It's essential to take a step back, assess the situation, and work on a solution. Instead of celebrating being right or pointing fingers, let's focus on finding a solution and moving forward together.