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Episode Summary Part 8 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 22: Home Office Ergonomic Hacks with Rebecca Greier-Horton The human body matters, especially at work. As we transition to work from home, some aches and pains may have crept in. Rebecca describes her own WFH challenges (two adults, two teenagers, and a pet!) and shares with us how to “life-hack” a work from home environment that is good for the body and the mind in her guide, Home Office Ergonomic Hacks: Real Tips for Real “Work From Home” Scenarios (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0) .   Bio Rebecca supports her clients in both a hands-on and consultative manner. By sharing workplace wellbeing research and knowledge on behalf of Herman Miller Group she tends to the ergonomic and wellness needs of individuals and organizations by focusing on their greatest asset: People. As a life-long Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Manager with Fortune 50 Companies, Rebecca has managed Sustainability and Wellbeing across multiple industries. She instinctively provides insightful and cost-effective workplace consultation, support, and solutions. Rebecca was recently accepted as a member of the International Well Building Institute’s COVID19 Task Force. She is a Master Pilates Instructor trained at Ballet Memphis and teaches Pilates Reformer in Dallas, Texas, where she resides with her husband, two daughters, and her Shiba Inu, Zuki.   Topics CoveredRebecca shares what you could be experiencing if your work from home set up isn’t aligned with your body’s needs How the “Wonder Woman” pose can work even when you sit How to stack your body from the feet up for proper alignment even if you are using a less than optimal chair The laptop is the devil of ergonomics. Learn how to set up in a “Rebecca-approved” style using items around your house The University of Waterloo recommended ratio of sit to stand working Setting up the proper distance from your computer and keyboard What a cashew body is and why you don’t want to be a “nut” Why natural light in your work from home environment will help your productivity, stress and sleep The 20/20/20 rule to combat Computer Vision Syndrome Tech-Neck and cervical spine pain: how much your head weighs and what happens when you lean forward The Ergonomic Intervention for kids, teens and adults Rebecca’s Fave Work From Home Tips  Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0)   1. Download our free resource from Rebecca: Home Office Ergonomic Hacks: Real Tips for Real “Work From Home” Scenarios (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0) 2. Click the player above to listen  3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how. 4. See more resources below.     Mentioned in this episode www.HermanMiller.com (http://www.hermanmiller.com) https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm (https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm) - great ideas for counter-top shelving  

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rachel-Stone-image-2.jpg) Episode Summary Part 7 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 21: Self-care with Rachel Stone So many external stressors can lead us into unhealthy patterns. But having a system helps. Rachel Stone shares her approach to minding your stress instead of stressing your mind with easy breathing techniques, her 3 C’s and of course gratitude in her guide, 5 Keys to Self Care: Minding your Stress instead of Stressing Your Mind (https://hubs.ly/H0pQGrh0) .   BioRachel Stone is a Master’s level therapist with over 20+ years of experience in community and behavioral health. She embraces her life as an author, speaker, grief counselor, life coach, quality improvement specialist and natural-born leader with a zest for living life to the fullest. She’s been told her laugh is infectious. Her passion is to spread love, light and laughter throughout the world by helping men, women and children overcome stress, anxiety and depression. Her track record with helping to heal clients from chronic mental illnesses is incredibly high. She utilizes a whole body, mind and spirit approach, therapeutic skills, connection and compassion to inspire a life of happiness, health and empowerment to those who crave it.   Topics CoveredWhat is Love and Shift? It’s all about self love and self-care! How stress lowers your immune response How you can lower your stress level even if you can’t get to a “safe space” like your office or school  Step 1: Just breathe using this proven technique to helps decrease stress Step 2: Exercise, your body’s chemistry and what depression tells your body not to do Step 3: Eat right to boost your immune system Step 4: Get resourced with The 3 C’s  Step 5: Positive mindset, the power of gratitude and anchor memories   Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pQGrh0)   1. Download our free resource from Rachel, 5 Keys to Self Care: Minding your Stress instead of Stressing Your Mind (https://hubs.ly/H0pQGrh0) . 2. Click the player above to listen to part 7: Episode 21: Self-care with Rachel Stone 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.       How to contact Rachel Stone www.LoveandShift.com (http://www.LoveandShift.com)    

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Karen_Bartoszek_Headshot.jpg) Episode Summary Part 6 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 20 Zoom Petiquette with Karen Bartoszek Can working from home with pets be productive AND good for your soul? Yes! Turns out that pets make great stress-reducing co-workers. Pet Etiquette expert, Karen Bartoszek, shares some eye-opening data on the state of pet ownership, working from home with pets and how this could affect the workspace of the future. Chock-full of tips you can apply to your home office space, today. Get yourself and your company’s pet-friendly policies ready with her guide, Working From Home Petiquette: Tips to Help You and Your Pet Become Great Team Players (https://hubs.ly/H0pN1x_0) !   BioKaren Bartoszek is the founder of Pets Living the Dream, a business consulting firm that creates pet-friendly programs for cities and businesses alike. Her programs make cities and businesses stand out from their competition and win the praise of pet parents—especially the much-coveted Millennials and Gen Zs. She is a graduate of Corporate America with over 20 years at AT&T and IBM and built her pet-friendly expertise as a side passion throughout her corporate career. She will not only put the enormity of the pet industry into perspective, but Karen will also be sharing some practical tips for both pet owners and leaders of employees who are pet owners.    Topics CoveredKaren shares pet ownership stats and how this relates to working from home and company culture Can working from home with pets be productive AND good for your soul?  Why this is a great time for employers to assess their pet friendly policies.  Maintain a routine  Take a scheduled walk or play. A tired pet is a quiet pet, especially during video calls! Be prepared with distractions (treats, Dog TV, Furbo) Rooms with a view and tips to prevent barking Keeping them close; set up their bed close to you Your reactions matter and impact the behavior of your pet Most important tip: the mute button is your friend! Pet-related team-building opportunities  Pets really do make great coworkers. Hear about the data related to pet-friendly workplaces, stress levels, workplace gossip and productivity increases.  Learn about the percentage of millennial job seekers asking if they could bring their pet to work.  Karen’s challenge to business leaders: why you should create your pet friendly policies now   Free Resource: (https://hubs.ly/H0pN1x_0) 1. Download a free resource from Karen: Working From Home Petiquette: Tips to Help You and Your Pet Become Great Team Players (https://hubs.ly/H0pN1x_0) . 2. Click the player above to listen to part 6: Episode 20 Zoom Petiquette 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how. 4. See more resources below.     Mentioned in this episode: Canine Good Citizen Training https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/ (https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/) Furbo Dog Camera  https://shopus.furbo.com/ (https://shopus.furbo.com/) Dog TV https://dogtvonline.com/dogtv-free-episode-relaxation?gclid=CjwKCAjwvtX0BRAFEiwAGWJyZEbG2qoJrvySOjo2Dnc_N064JpOqyPiuMPRaxDYWiG91xP83OnwfGhoCkdkQAvD_BwE (https://dogtvonline.com/dogtv-free-episode-relaxation?gclid=CjwKCAjwvtX0BRAFEiwAGWJyZEbG2qoJrvySOjo2Dnc_N064JpOqyPiuMPRaxDYWiG91xP83OnwfGhoCkdkQAvD_BwE)   (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Karen_Bartoszek_Headshot.jpg) How to contact Karen Website: Petslivingthedream.com...

(https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MaryWilliams.jpg)   Episode Summary Part 5 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 19: Zoom Etiquette with Mary Williams Did you know that people decide if they like you within 7 seconds? Yes, and that counts during online meetings too. Social skills and emotional intelligence are even more important as we shift to work from home models. Mary Williams, Your First Impression Authority, gets back to basics and shares some tips on how to put your best you forward while avoiding remote working “did that just happen!?” moments in her  9 Ways To Conquer Online Meetings Like a Rock Star! (https://hubs.ly/H0pM-2c0) BioMary is the Founder of Your First Impression Authority, an executive coaching practice with an emphasis on the importance of first impressions and how developing emotional intelligence and social skills are the real driver in determining one’s success in both business and life. As an inspiring speaker and effective business coach Mary’s energy, authenticity, vulnerability and sense of humor make her presentations and workshops informative and memorable. She is a regular presenter at universities, non-profit organizations, association conferences and corporate events.   Topics CoveredMary shares how her non-profit and corporate career let her pursue her dreams and create “First Impression Authority” Why someone decides if they like a person in 7 seconds  What is emotional intelligence?  Find out what over 700 CEO’s said about emotional intelligence and social skills  How can emotional intelligence and etiquette, even when working remotely, help young professionals stand out and reach their full potential? Tip 1: The Keyboard Tip 2: Home Space  Tip 3: Attire Tip 4: Food Tip 5: Speaking  Tip 6: Sound  Tip 7: Computer and sharing your screen Tip 8: Introducing yourself  Tip 9: Camera Position   Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pM-2c0)   1. Download our free resource from Mary Williams: (https://hubs.ly/H0pM-2c0) 2. Click the player above to listen part 5: Episode 19: Zoom Etiquette with Mary Williams 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.     Mentioned in this episode: www.MaryWilliamsFIA.com (http://www.marywilliamsfia.com)  

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sherri-Sutton.jpg) Episode Summary Part 4 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 18: Effective Zoom Meetings with Sherri Sutton We have never met anyone more passionate about conducting effective (and fun) meetings than Sherri Sutton, Chief Unlearning Officer for Positive Impact Force. We knew this wasn’t just another conversation about being productive while working from home. Sherri has the magic formula and shares her 7 Steps to Having an Effective Online Meeting with a bonus Agenda Template and Meeting Results Log. (https://hubs.ly/H0pKn550)   Bio Sherri Sutton is the Chief Unlearning Officer for Positive Impact Force. In this position, she educates businesses, helps to improve teamwork and project management, and facilitates meetings using the Appreciative Inquiry framework. As part of her mission, Sherri focuses on training the whole-system and specializes in front-line employee training to help the most important members of any company stay connected to their work and to the vision and mission of the organization. Sherri holds many certificates to support her work including being a Certified Practitioner in Learning and Performance and several certificates in Appreciative Inquiry and Expressive Arts.   Topics CoveredSherri’s thoughts on how remote working will impact the outcomes of any meeting.  Step 1: Write an objective for the meeting and determine if you need to have a meeting.  Step 2: Determine who needs to attend. Step 3: Create roles and responsibilities. Find out the benefits of a facilitator, timekeeper, recorder, reporter and technologist. Sherri’s tips for how to step into a role, like facilitator, if you have never done it before Step 4: Create an agenda Step 5: Create team agreements Step 6: Distribute minutes and the meeting recording Step 7: Solicit feedback    Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pKn550)   1. Download a free resource from Sherri Sutton: (https://hubs.ly/H0pKn550) 2. Click the player above to listen to part 4: Episode 18: Effective Zoom Meetings with Sherri Sutton 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.     How to find Sherri: PositiveImpactForce.com (https://www.positiveimpactforce.com/) LinkedIn

(https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sarah-Hendren-Headshot.jpg)   Episode Summary Part 3 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 17 Nutrition with Sarah Hendren Moving to a work from home setting can be quite a challenge, especially on your health and nutrition. No matter if you are now homeschooling kids or have other family members with you, Sarah Hendren, a registered dietitian, has great tips on getting creative, making routines and keeping your nutritional goals. She shares her 5 Strategies to Stay Mindful of Your Nutrition (and Fit into Your Pants!) During Quarantine (https://hubs.ly/H0pK9X60) .   BioSarah Hendren is a registered dietitian and the Nutrition & Quality Assurance Manager for a national quick-service restaurant chain. She believes all foods fit and is passionate about empowering individuals to embrace the abundance of options the food industry has to offer. Sarah is actively involved in her professional community. She was named one of Texas’ 2019 Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year and is recognized as an emerging leader and change agent in her profession.    Topics CoveredSarah has worked virtually (and healthfully!) for 5 years Tip #1: Make a routine and stick to it to stay healthy and mindful of what you are eating Tip #2: Embrace your freezer and pantry. Yes, you can get creative! Tip #3: Indulge responsibly Tip #4: Serving size matters Tip #5: Know the difference between hunger, thirst and boredom. Have grace with yourself and do the best you can   Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pK9X60)   1. Download a free guide from Sarah: 5 Strategies to Stay Mindful of Your Nutrition (and Fit into Your Pants!) During Quarantine  (https://hubs.ly/H0pK9X60) 2. Click the player above to listen to part 3: Episode 17 Nutrition with Sarah Hendren 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our  Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact)  page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.

(https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Jamie-Lee-Silver-headshot.jpg) Episode Summary Part 2 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 16 Instant Stress Relief with Jamie Lee Silver Every day we face stressful situations like anger, sadness and grief as a result of work and family situations. How we deal with it is key to our own health. In this episode, Jamie Lee Silver, a Clinically Certified EFT Practitioner, shares her super easy techniques to give you instant stress relief as well as her free guide, Win in the Morning and You Win In Life! (https://hubs.ly/H0pGp3H0)   Bio:Jamie Lee Silver is one of the foremost thought leaders in the human potential movement. She has trained thousands of people and employees across a number of industries to become emotionally resilient, ease anxiety, develop better working relationships, and bring forth their creativity for full productivity and engagement. She developed many programs, one of the most popular being called “Change Your Words Change Your Outcomes In Work and In Life.” Jamie is a Clinically Certified EFT Practitioner with credentials from the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Training Institute. She is fully accredited through EFT International and the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Jamie lives on St. Pete Beach with a daily view of the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.   Topics CoveredWhat is stress and what are the signs How Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) helped Jamie through grief and rebuilding her life after the death of her son What stress does to your body and how it affects your immune response How to tap Using EFT in the workplace during stressful moments to help the employee and customer experience How EFT reduces the body’s reaction to stressors Jamie’s EFT step-by-step walkthrough   Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pJqXP0)   1. Download a free resource from Jamie Lee Silver: “ (https://hubs.ly/H0pGp3H0) ” 2. Click the player above to listen to part 2: Instant Stress Relief with Jamie Lee Silver 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how. 4. See more resources below.     Mentioned in this episode: https://tapforhappiness.com/ (https://tapforhappiness.com/) http://chantforhappiness.blogspot.com/ (http://chantforhappiness.blogspot.com/)    

(https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/T-Moy-Headshot-2019-1.jpg) Episode SummaryPart 1 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 15: Remote Work Strategies with Tamar Moy Want to stay productive, connected, and healthy while working from home? Tamar Moy, Executive Managing Director, Workplace Strategy and Human Experience with Newmark Knight Frank, talks about her outlook on retaining company culture in a work from home environment, re-imagining workspace strategy post-Coronavirus, and getting (and staying) socially connected while working from home. She also shares her top Ergonomic Tips for Working at Home (https://hubs.ly/H0pDyJF0)   BioAs a practicing strategist specializing in design and human experience for 23 years, Tamar has collaborated with companies of all sizes and industries to promote the power of place to influence people and enable business performance. At Newmark, Ms. Moy leads workplace strategy projects that enhance both the broker's and the client's understanding of future workplace needs. This rich qualification of the client's vision helps to guide the market search in dynamic and creative ways. Tamar is a recent recipient of the Women of Influence Award, CRE Advisor/Consultant of the Year category, GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, 2019 and Top Women in Real Estate Award, New York Region, Connect Media, 2018. Tamar holds a degree in Design and Environmental Analysis with a major in Human Factors and Ergonomics from Cornell University.   Topics CoveredHow the commercial real estate services market is changing to be forward-focused on workspace quality and how it fits with company culture. How Tamar uses observation and focus groups to understand an organization first then creates a workspace strategy that supports the organization. The impact of workspace, wellness and human experience on recruitment and retention Re-imagining workspace strategy post Coronavirus Best practices for working from home Getting (and staying) socially connected while working from home Retaining company culture in a work from home environment   Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pJqyR0)   1. Download a free resource from Tamar Moy: Ergonomic Tips for Working at Home (https://hubs.ly/H0pDyJF0) 2. Click the player above to listen to part one: Episode 15 Working From Home, Responsibly: Remote Work Strategies with Tamar Moy 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.     Mentioned in this episode“Remote Work Strategies In the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond" by Newmark Knight Frank https://spark.adobe.com/page/EBIoSC3Im8vFv/ (https://spark.adobe.com/page/EBIoSC3Im8vFv/)  

    (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-14-V2.jpg)   Episode SummaryThe Coronavirus crisis is testing the armor of companies’ CSR (corporate social responsibility) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices - while, now more than ever, they rapidly need to be transparent and innovative. And we desperately want to help.     To help, we created two downloadable step-by-step guides and recorded two Coronavirus podcast episodes that walk through the guides to help you organize your thoughts and actions.  In this second of two episodes, we guide you through 5 practical steps to consider in developing your CSR response to Coronavirus: Who can you tap into to help the cause? What inherent resources does your company have to contribute? When should you respond? Now or later?  Where: which of your locations need the most support? Why create a CSR response?   Free Resource (http://destinationbetter-5568581.hs-sites.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications-3-0-0)   1. Download our free (http://destinationbetter-5568581.hs-sites.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications-3-0-0) .   2. Click the player above to listen to part one: Episode 14 “Coronavirus: 5 Questions to Guide Your CSR Response.”   3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.    4. See more resources on our dedicated Coronavirus Resources (https://destinationbetter.com/coronavirus/) page.             More Resources We’re providing these resources to assist our colleagues who are wrestling with their organization’s response to COVID-19, including how to: Decipher and communicate short and long-term effects Respond to different stakeholders appropriately and authentically Create innovative and resilient solutions Share what they have learned so far What companies are doing: Guidance for employers: workplace tips, disaster recovery and maintaining operations, including a customizable flyer: https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus (https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus)    Corporate Aid Tracker: ways the business community is mobilizing its expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist with relief and containment efforts: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/aid-event/coronavirus-covid-19 (https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/aid-event/coronavirus-covid-19)   LinkedIn – Companies Efforts Amid the Crisis  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-efforts-amid-the-crisis-4800508/ (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-efforts-amid-the-crisis-4800508/)   Philanthropy's response: Funding for Coronavirus: which funders are supporting the response and where is that funding going  https://candid.org/explore-issues/coronavirus (https://candid.org/explore-issues/coronavirus)   Visit.org - is gathering a list of ways businesses can help impacted nonprofits from the safety of their home www.visit.org (http://www.visit.org)   Financial resources: by the hour, federal and state government bills and appropriations are being discussed, so keep an eye on opportunities to apply for assistance. Also actively research local, regional and state community foundation funding opportunities. A great start is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, www.benefits.gov (http://www.benefits.gov)     Can you use our podcast format to help others? We invite you to a 20-minute conversation on or off our podcast to share your journey, by responding to: How has this impacted you/your business/industry? What do the

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-13-V2.jpg)   Episode SummaryThe Coronavirus crisis is testing the armor of companies’ CSR (corporate social responsibility) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices - while, now more than ever, they rapidly need to be transparent and innovative. And we desperately want to help.     To help, we created two downloadable step-by-step guides and recorded two Coronavirus podcast episodes that walk through the guides to help you organize your thoughts and actions.  In this first of two episodes, we guide you through 5 practical steps to consider in developing your company's response to Coronavirus: How has this impacted your business and industry? What do the next 30-60-90 days look like? What opportunities do you see during this time?  What do you need help with? What have you learned that would help others?   Free Resource (https://info.destinationbetter.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications-3-0)   1. Download our free (https://info.destinationbetter.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications-3-0) .   2. Click the player above to listen to part one: Episode 13 “Coronavirus: 5 Practical Steps to Guide Your Company’s Response.”   3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how.    4. See more resources on our dedicated Coronavirus Resources (https://destinationbetter.com/coronavirus/) page.         More Resources We’re providing these resources to assist our colleagues who are wrestling with their organization’s response to COVID-19, including how to: Decipher and communicate short and long-term effects Respond to different stakeholders appropriately and authentically Create innovative and resilient solutions Share what they have learned so far What companies are doing: Guidance for employers: workplace tips, disaster recovery and maintaining operations, including a customizable flyer: https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus (https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus)    Corporate Aid Tracker: ways the business community is mobilizing its expertise, capabilities, and community resources to assist with relief and containment efforts: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/aid-event/coronavirus-covid-19 (https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/aid-event/coronavirus-covid-19)   LinkedIn – Companies Efforts Amid the Crisis  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-efforts-amid-the-crisis-4800508/ (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/companies-efforts-amid-the-crisis-4800508/)   Philanthropy's response: Funding for Coronavirus: which funders are supporting the response and where is that funding going  https://candid.org/explore-issues/coronavirus (https://candid.org/explore-issues/coronavirus)   Visit.org - is gathering a list of ways businesses can help impacted nonprofits from the safety of their home www.visit.org (http://www.visit.org)   Financial resources: by the hour, federal and state government bills and appropriations are being discussed, so keep an eye on opportunities to apply for assistance. Also actively research local, regional and state community foundation funding opportunities. A great start is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, www.benefits.gov (http://www.benefits.gov)     Can you use our podcast format to help others? We invite you to a 20-minute conversation on or off our podcast to share your journey, by responding to: How has this impacted you/your business/industry? What do the next 30-60-90 days look like? What opportunities...

    (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-12-V2.jpg) Episode Summary In this episode, we discuss a recent Newsweek and Statista partnership to rank America’s Most Responsible Companies 2020 (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-responsible-companies-2020) .  Newsweek explains, “companies, we all know, need to make a profit to prosper and survive. But over the years, executives have come to realize that they need to do much more. That is, by giving back to the communities they operate in and standing up as good neighbors and citizens.”   Join us as we explore this research, the super valuable key performance indicators they used, and how those areas are key to your company's CSR strategy. Free Resource Episode 5: Better Company – CSR Made Easy in 3 Steps (https://destinationbetter.com/5) .  Discover: your environmental and social impacts Prioritize: risks and opportunities for each Implement: a strategy aligned to business value

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-11-V2.jpg) Episode SummaryIn this episode, we discuss a recent Forbes article by Marguerita Cheng called SDGs goals (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300) more attainable. They are investing in and working for companies that have embraced visible sustainable practices and their tastes and preferences support creating sustainability and equality for all.”   Join us as we dive into current research about this generation's unique attributes and how your company can benefit in recruitment, retention, and sales to Millennials.   Topics CoveredAt 3:00, Where do Millennials get their social awareness? What do they believe is the key to alleviating poverty and improving life outcomes? At 5:16, Hear how Millennials’ lifelong connection to technology drives their curiosity and eagerness to learn. At 6:22, As the most ethnically diverse generation, learn why your company’s diversity and inclusion policy is so important to Millennials. At 8:15, Do Millennials prefer to spend their time and money on products or experiences? At 10:16, Millennials know how to use devices to learn what they want to know! Learn what percentage of Millennials:  Value a college education and are preparing to acquire one  Are college graduates  Are in college working toward graduation At 12:12, Millennials have been referred to as the most health-conscious generation ever because of their access to online health information. At 13:31, Even though they make 20% less than their parents, millennials are saving and investing in systems that have a positive impact on the world. At 18:00, What drives Millennials' deep sense of connection in helping each other? Is it their belief in human rights more than religion? Free Resource Episode 5: Better Company – CSR Made Easy in 3 Steps (https://destinationbetter.com/5) .  1. Discover: your environmental and social impacts 2. Prioritize: risks and opportunities for each 3. Implement: a strategy aligned to business value

    (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-10-V2-1.jpg)     Episode SummaryIn this episode, we review the Porter Novelli/Cone report, Undivided: 2019 Gen Z Purpose Study (http://www.porternovelli.com/2019-Gen-Z-Purpose-Study) , that examines this emerging generation’s expectations of and attitudes toward company involvement in social and environmental issues — and the actions they are willing to take to positively impact topics they care about.     Topics CoveredAt 2:59, 94 % of Generation Z believes our country needs to come together to make progress on important issues. In fact, 85% would rather focus on the positive progress we’ve made rather than the negative. At 3:52, Gen Zers remain hopeful! They expect we will have made advancement on important issues in just five years’ time. At 6:32, What do Gen Zers use as a core filter in deciding which companies to associate with when deciding where to work and shop? At 8:06, Learn how Gen Zs prioritize the top issues they want companies to solve for like equality, environment, human rights, and job creation. At 10:14, Ways Gen Zers stand ready to support companies that care! At 12:37, Janet shares her theory on the gap between our level of awareness of social and environmental issues and the rate at which companies can create that change. At 16:06, Generation Z uses social media not only to learn about issues, but to make a meaningful difference. At 18:45, In the key findings from this research we learn that Gen Zers are: Tired of the Negative Dialogue Inspired for Action Holding Companies Accountable Impact through Social Media Free Resource Episode 5: Better Company – CSR Made Easy in 3 Steps (https://destinationbetter.com/5) .  1. Discover: your environmental and social impacts 2. Prioritize: risks and opportunities for each 3. Implement: a strategy aligned to business value

    (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode-9-V3.5.jpg)   Episode SummaryIn this episode, we review the Accenture Report, (https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/Thought-Leadership-Assets/PDF/Accenture-CompetitiveAgility-GCPR-POV.pdf#zoom=50) , a study that outlines how consumers are no longer looking at companies just as “companies”, but as brands, and brands they are a part of.         Topics CoveredAt 3:07, 62% of customers want companies to take a stand on current and broadly relevant issues like sustainability, transparency, and fair EE practices. At 4:19, Who does your brand really belong to? A brand no longer belongs to just the company; it belongs to the community. At 6:30, What is Purpose? How does it align with a company’s CSR or sustainability strategy? At 7:32, Don’t overlook the intangible components of a brand’s essence such as culture, transparency, and ethical values At 8:15, Purpose and customer relationships  At 9:16, It’s data time! Listen as we talk through the percent of respondents who: Appreciate brands that stand up for societal and cultural issues they believe in Act upon and support causes they have in common with a company Prefer a company who is transparent  Want to know employees are being treated well Believe in reducing plastics and improving the environment At 13:00, Accenture’s advice on how to take action using the report results (with examples from Janet and Barbra!) 1. Be Human  2. Be Clear and Authentic  3. Being Creative  Free Resource Episode 5: Better Company – CSR Made Easy in 3 Steps (http://www.destinationbetter.com/5) .  1. Discover: your environmental and social impacts 2. Prioritize: risks and opportunities for each 3. Implement: a strategy aligned to business value

John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire: The Value of Sustainability to Business Our guest, John Lee Dumas, is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. With over 2000 episodes, 1 million + listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. Visit EOFire.com to set YOUR Entrepreneurial journey ON FIRE! (https://youtu.be/FhmcujjSxEk) About CSR, JLD said it best: “You have to do this if you want to be relevant in this world.” At 3:00 - A sneak peek into how JLD incorporates sustainability into his own business and life in Puerto Rico: getting off the grid, staying operative during natural disasters and adding “organic gardener” to his bio. At 6:12 - Millennials want to do business with you, but you need to be transparent. Millennials are reprioritizing how they spend money on what is right. Being authentic and transparent is one of the greatest opportunities companies have today to capture those consumers. At 8:07 - Value bomb for Entrepreneurs on Fire: CSR is a profitable, long-term business strategy and can have a world-changing ripple effect. The “sell a pair, give a pair” Toms Shoes model didn’t fit the typical idea of “maximize profit first”. But if you are looking to maximize the overall brand and be a long-term profitable company, embedding social and environmental responsibility in your business carries the gift of free publicity, media, goodwill and overall awesomeness. At 11:53 - Janet and Barbra challenge Entrepreneurs on Fire listeners to hyper-impact JLD’s influence and legacy! The backbone of the global economy is entrepreneurs. If only a tiny percentage of JLD’s millions of followers began making small changes to their companies to become more responsible, imagine the difference it would make on the world. Janet’s Data Point: An estimated $15-20 trillion dollars is poised to be invested in socially and environmentally responsible companies in the next 10-20 years. Behind-the-scenes: What product does JLD’s mom buy that makes her walk out of the store smiling because she knows her purchase is doing something good for the world? (9:50) How YOUR business can incorporate CSR in your business model: If you are wondering how to embed social and environmental components and get your authentic message articulated, schedule a free, 20-minute chat with us (www.destionationbetter.com/contact) . You have a world to change and a legacy to leave, so let’s get started!  Free Resource (www.destinationbetter.com/5) to discover how to make your company more socially and environmentally responsible and leave a great legacy! Give the episode a listen for a full walkthrough of how to maximize this great tool. How to find John Lee Dumas: Check out his Entrepreneurs on Fire website and podcasts at https://www.eofire.com/ (https://www.eofire.com/)

(https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode-8-V1.jpg)   Part 3 of a 3 part series on communicating CSR: Corporate Communications: Why Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics are foundational to your content strategy and how to include them with 6 components for success: Investor, Owner & Shareholder Communication “Companies are doing great things, they just aren’t telling their stories.” — Barbra & Janet    Special 3-part Series Good communication can be tricky - especially when speaking with investors, owners, and shareholders. It is important for you to speak their language and provide the information they seek in a format they can use, so they too can see the value in your initiatives and goals.  These episodes unlock the topics that every CSR and communications professional needs to know to effectively communicate environmental, social and economic initiatives and practices: Episode 6: Internal Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/6) Episode 7: External Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/7) Episode 8: Investors, Owners, and Shareholders (www.destinationbetter.com/8)   Communicating with investors, owners and shareholders can be a rewarding and beneficial experience for you and your company when you link social and environmental initiatives to the value of the business. The field of CSR uses many similar terms. Investors typically refer to CSR or sustainability as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), because many investors find the information and data for each of the three ESG areas valuable to their investment decisions.  In this episode, we focus on investor, owner and shareholder communications - how a company keeps these parties engaged, informed and in support of the value ESG brings: The importance of strong investor, owner, and shareholder communication and the type of ESG information to share.  Why it’s important to make appropriate and relevant ESG information public and how this plays a role in the success of your communication strategy...and company. The investors’ expectations of finding various types of ESG information in your company’s public communications.  The reasons why communicating ESG is valuable to your CSR role and the long-term success of your company. To lay the foundation, here is a simple definition of CSR:  How your company manages the impact it has on the environment, as well as the people inside and outside the company: its employees, communities, customers, suppliers, and owners. And as a third component, how a company governs these areas, including its economic performance. Here are our Six Components for ESG Communications Success WHO: Identify the types of investors, owners, and shareholders you are communicating with WHAT: Determine what to communicate to these groups WHY: Know why ESG communications should be part of your content strategy WAYS: To communicate with investors, owners, and shareholders Words of caution Areas of opportunity Free Resource: (http://destinationbetter-5568581.hs-sites.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications) Download this free tool (http://destinationbetter-5568581.hs-sites.com/ep-008-investor-esg-communications) to help you on your path to an effective investor, owner, and shareholder communication strategy that will help propel your initiatives forward for the betterment of all stakeholders. We are happy to provide you with this resource so you can best tell your company’s story to garner the most value for your business! PS - Be sure to check out Episode 6 on (www.destinationbetter.com/7) , where you will find the 6 components and how they are different depending on your audience.

Part 2 of a 3 part series on communicating CSR: Corporate Communications: Why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is foundational to your content strategy and how to include it with 6 components for success:  External Communications “Companies are doing great things, they just aren’t telling their stories.” - Barbra & Janet Special 3-part Series Every person can become a great communicator and enjoy the personal and professional rewards it brings. These episodes unlock the topics that every CSR and communications professional needs to know to effectively communicate environmental, social and economic initiatives and practices: Episode 6: Internal Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/6) Episode 7: External Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/7) Episode 8: Investors, Owners, and Shareholders  (www.destinationbetter.com/8) Every company can be rewarded for communicating social and environmental initiatives to outside parties and stakeholders. In this episode, we focus on external communications - how a company keeps stakeholders and other parties outside its organization informed and the value it can bring: The importance of strong external communication and the kinds of information to share regarding CSR or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The topics that should be shared outside any company and why they are important to the success of your communication strategy...and company. The various types of external stakeholders and audiences you should be connecting with and what you should be communicating to them. The reasons why communicating is valuable to your CSR role and the long-term success of your company. To lay the foundation, here is a simple definition of CSR: How your company manages the impact it has on the environment, as well as the people inside and outside the company: its employees, communities, customers, suppliers, and owners. And as a third component, how a company governs these areas, including its economic performance. Here are our Six Components for CSR Communications Success WHO: Identify your External audience WHAT: Determine what to communicate externally  WHY: Know why CSR communications should be part of your external content strategy WAYS to communicate externally Words of caution Areas of opportunity Free Resource (https://info.destinationbetter.com/ep-007-external-csr-communications) This free download serves as a guide to an effective CSR communications strategy as you navigate telling your company’s story to the outside world. We are happy to provide you with this resource so you can best tell your company’s story to garner the most value for your business! PS - Be sure to check out Episode 6 on (www.destinationbetter.com/8) , where you will hear nuggets of gold about how to communicate using these 6 components for success and connect with the people investing in your company.

Part 1 of a 3 part series on communicating CSR: Corporate Communications: Why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is foundational to your content strategy and how to include it with 6 components for success: Internal Communications “Companies are doing great things, they just aren’t telling their stories.” - Barbra & Janet Special 3-part Series Good communication doesn’t have to feel mysterious if you know what to communicate and to whom. These episodes unlock the topics that every CSR and communications professional needs to know to effectively communicate environmental, social and economic initiatives and practices: Episode 6: Internal Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/6) Episode 7: External Communications (www.destinationbetter.com/7) Episode 8: Investors, Owners, and Shareholders (www.destinationbetter.com/8) Any company of any size can benefit from including its social and environmental initiatives in its internal and external communications. In this episode, we focus on internal communications - how a company keeps stakeholders inside its organization informed and the value it can bring: The importance of strong internal communication and the kinds of information to share regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.  The topics that should be shared inside any company and why they are important to the success of your communication strategy...and company. The various types of internal stakeholders and audiences you should be connecting with and what you should be communicating to them. The reasons why communicating is valuable to your CSR role and the long-term success of your company. To set the stage, here is a simple definition of CSR:  How your company manages the impact it has on the environment, as well as the people inside and outside the company: its employees, communities, customers, suppliers, and owners. And as a third component, how a company governs these areas, including its economic performance. Here are our Six Components for CSR Communications Success WHO: Identify your Internal audience WHAT: Determine what to communicate internally  WHY: Know why CSR communications should be part of your internal content strategy Ways to communicate internally Words of caution Areas of opportunity Free Resource (https://info.destinationbetter.com/006-internal-csr-communications) Our free download provides additional guidance to determine what to communicate to others - the CSR topics that should be included in any company’s communication plan. We are happy to provide you this resource tool so you can best tell your company’s story to garner the most value for your business! PS - Be sure to check out Episode 7 on (www.destinationbetter.com/8) .

Part 2 of a 2-part series, with Episode #4 “Better You: The 24 Skills Every Professional Needs, But They Didn’t Teach You in School” Throughout our years of working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with some of the world’s largest and most respected companies, we have developed an easy 3-step process for what is an often complicated and confusing process. In this episode, we go into the simplest definition of CSR you’ve ever heard and provide you with a detailed breakdown of the 3 steps and how they can work in any business from small local shops to global operations.  Topics Covered:These 3 steps will guide you to a better understanding of what CSR means, the value it brings and what is involved for a successful strategy. Listen to the episode for more details about each step.  1. Discover: your environmental and social impacts 2. Prioritize: risks and opportunities for each 3. Implement: a strategy aligned to business value Free Resource:We are pleased to provide you with a resource to help you prioritize your risks and opportunities. Please click here for the download. (https://info.destinationbetter.com/005bettercompany)

Episode # 4 Better You: The 24 skills every professional needs, but they didn’t teach you in school Part 1 of a 2-part series, with Episode #5 “Better Company: CSR Made Easy in 3 Steps.” After decades of working for some of the largest and most progressive companies in the world, we created this unique list of skills that are critical for every professional. But even more essential to the success of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professionals. Topics CoveredThe 24 essential skills are clustered into three categories: 1. Natural Talents – Skills that come easily to some, while others may need help in developing them.  2. Communications & Relationships – Learn how every professional can greatly benefit from building and maintaining relationships. 3. Technical Skills – Skills that are pertinent to your role and will help guide you in the management of your CSR programs.  Free Resource:It is our pleasure to offer you our list of the critical 24 skills so that you can make these skills work for you too. Download “Better You: 24 Skills Every Professional Needs, But They Didn’t Teach You in School.” Please click here for the download. (https://info.destinationbetter.com/004betteryou)

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is critical today. In this episode, Janet and Barbra talk about 5 intriguing headlines and 15 questions that will change the way you look at your company. Listen and learn more! Topics CoveredWarning: this information will change the way you look at your company! …and other companies! We have chosen 5 top headlines that show CSR’s critical role in business today. These stories include intriguing, hard facts that make CSR a “no brainer” for your company. And no matter your role in your company, no matter the type of company you have or work for, we think you’ll be able to connect these with your business. On our free download, we have provided links to each of these articles. We have also provided 3 ways you can consider applying each of these articles to your company! 1.  Fast Company : “Most millennials would take a pay cut to work at an environmentally responsible company” (Feb. 14, 2019) 2.  Sustainable Brands: “Gen Z Believes in Its Own Power to Make Change, But That Companies Must Lead the Way” (Oct. 23, 2019) 3.  Harvard Business Review: “ESG Comes of Age” (May 2019) 4.  The New York Times: “Companies see climate change hitting their bottom lines in the next 5 years” (June 4, 2019) 5.  The Wall Street Journal: “Move over shareholders: Top CEO’s say companies have obligations to society” (Aug. 19, 2019) Free ResourceJust for you, our listener, we have created a free resource, “Why CSR is Critical Today. 5 Intriguing Headlines and 15 Questions That Will Change the Way You Look At Your Company”. (https://info.destinationbetter.com/003-why-csr-is-critical-today) These stories include intriguing, hard facts that make CSR a “no brainer” for your company. And no matter your role in your company, no matter the type of company you have or work for, we think you’ll be able to connect these with your business. So that you can interpret how to apply these topics to your company, we have provided three questions to consider for each. Download this valuable resource here (https://info.destinationbetter.com/003-why-csr-is-critical-today) .  

Shift Happens! 5 Global Trends That Made CSR Mainstream in Business and Why This Info Should Be a Tool In Your Management Toolbox. Topics Covered1. Significant changes in the world World population growth Food-energy-water nexus: the increase in population will drive an enormous need for more food, energy and water.  A growing middle class now has more disposable income to buy more things. We’ve become a disposable economy. 2. Companies’ offerings have shifted from offerings that were primarily tangible – things that were manufactured or produced, like steel or even printed materials to more intangible items like software-based companies and experiences. 3. The internet has made it possible for anyone to look up anything about a company and companies are expected to be more transparent. Like no other time in history, information is available 24/7/365. At any given time, within minutes, a company’s reputation can be significantly harmed by accurate, and even inaccurate, information. For these reasons and many more, companies are expected to provide the information that we as consumers or citizens want, when we want it, accessible in a place that we can easily find it, at any time. This is why it’s imperative for a company’s reputation to be transparent. 4. 5 generations exist together in the workplace, affecting employees and culture Millennials and Gen Z’s are raising the bar on expectations for transparency and action.  5. Organizations have been developed to help consumers, employees and even investors understand the social and environmental information that companies are reporting. UN Sustainable Development Goals GRI – The Global Reporting Initiative DJSI - the Dow Jones Sustainability Index SASB- the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Free ResourceAs a gift to you, our dear listener, we have created a resource, “Shift Happens: 5 Global Trends That Made CSR Mainstream in Business and Why This Info Should Be a Tool In Your Management Toolbox” (https://info.destinationbetter.com/episode-002-shift-happens) , to help you in your journey.

In this episode, Barbra and Janet take you on a journey about their career twists and turns, what drives them and how they overcame odds to achieve success after skinning their knees along the way. Topics CoveredWe have walked in the shoes of the CSR professional, trailblazed, drove change, innovated, overcome objections, won awards, added value to the business, all while creating a career with purpose. It wasn’t always easy! But that is why we are here now. We have devoted ourselves to creating this podcast to make CSR easy for you. By listening to this episode, you can learn from our backgrounds so you can: Foster relationships to get things done Know when and how to ask for help Identify opportunities to create change and take action Inspire others with your vision and make a difference Free ResourceAs a gift to you, our listener, you can download our free here (https://info.destinationbetter.com/001-about-us-we-discovered-and-used-our-superpowers-to-make-a-difference-and-how-you-can-too) .

  (https://destinationbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_0-V4.jpg) .Episode SummaryPeople want to know how companies are treating the environment, their employees, and how they’re giving back in support of the communities in which they operate. In this episode, Janet and Barbra talk about how and why the Creating Responsible Companies podcast was born and how it can help you figure out what corporate social responsibility (CSR) is for your organization and how engaging in social and environmental initiatives can benefit your career and your organization’s profitability and reputation.   Topics CoveredOur experience: We have worked with multiple companies throughout our respective careers and with our consulting company, Destination Better. Companies as large as Fortune 10 have turned to us to help them create and manage their own employee, community and environmental programs. Now, we are ready to spill the secrets we learned in the corporate trenches! Throughout our careers we learned two important lessons: 80% of the work of any professional, especially a CSR pro, is in soft skills: EQ, relationship building, being relatable and effectively communicating to advance your mission.  Human beings, no matter if you are a business leader, CSR pro or someone who just graduated with a degree in sustainability, feel like they have a calling of some sort, something they naturally do really well and were “called to do”. These same people have jobs where they are being “asked to do” something.  Where this podcast sits is in the middle of what you are being “called to do” and what you are being “asked to do”. Our purpose is to close that gap through social and environmental awareness and responsibility, to help you develop the relationship skills you need and give you the tools you need to actually make a difference.  Can we really change the world with a podcast and help create careers and companies that, yes, can make a difference? Business leaders, CSR professionals and Everyday Superheroes have asked us to equip, empower and encourage them, sharing our uncomplicated tools and career insights to create more socially and environmentally responsible companies; to strike a balance between “called to do”/”asked to do” so that everyone can have a career and company that matches their values.  A podcast seemed like the best way, so we took the plunge to: Equip: We will give away tools we have created over our careers that help advance social and environmental practices to create a better world, one responsible company at a time Empower: We’ve already skinned our knees, so you don’t have to! We’ll share social and environmental advice and knowledge we have used to guide executives, CSR professionals and those who just want to make a difference. Encourage: Help leaders, CSR professionals and Everyday Superheroes learn in a safe environment, hone their superpowers and address the gaps that are holding them back from making a difference in their own careers and companies. We are thrilled at the opportunity and the impact we can collectively have - together! If you find our podcast helpful, please share ...and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! here! (https://destinationbetter.com/captivate-podcast/001-about-janet-and-barbra/)