Levin’s Post

We are thrilled to be shortlisted for 'Transformation of the Year' at the prestigious plc awards 2023. This award celebrates companies that have completely rewired their strategic, operational and financial strategies, reshaping the way they work for a bigger, brighter future. How did we get here? By breaking new ground in our sector with data and tech upgrades, a complete culture shift that builds on all the best parts of Foxtons and a brand refresh that's got everyone talking. Our 2023 Annual Results are proof our bold new plan is paying off. But it wasn’t just about driving last year’s market performance and reclaiming our title as London’s Number 1 estate agency brand. It’s not just about snagging a spot in the PLC shortlist, either – it’s about building a rock-solid foundation for our bigger, brighter future. We're aiming to hit a £25m to £30m adjusted operating profit target in the medium term, and we are off to an incredible start. Check out the full list of nominees here: https://brnw.ch/21wHO4c #PLCAwards23 #Foxtons #WeGetItDone #Transformation

Interesting talks Creative Industries Property Summit (CIPS) today in King's Cross. Opening speech from Sir Peter Bazalgette  "The creative sector reaches the parts that other sectors don't reach " There was some strong challenge to his comment about the idea of creatives coming into an area, being priced out and having to move on as being positive and natural.Yamin Choudry Joint CEO + Artistic Director Hackney Empire & Errol Michael Henry said No!  Let's work with creatives, let's Co Create spaces with them that support their ambitions and to nurture their creativity. Artists will make something from nothing, but they shouldn't have to.  Errol asked "How do you regenerate an area? Do something in the area you can't do anywhere else. People will have to come there to do it."  Rehana Mughal from the British Council emphasised the need to talk to people before the concrete is mixed. Absolutely! She asked  "Are we building streets to prosper or building communities to thrive?"  On collaboration Collaboration has to be intentional. We must always ask, what are the community getting out of the spaces that are being created? Education. Education. Education. We must individually and collectively deliver education through our work. Promote the creative industries and built environment careers with opportunities early on for learning. This is very important. The key to sustainability but also vital to increasing inclusion and diversity. Patricia Brown MBE says Culture has a social value. 100% Professor Rebecca Madgin spoke about people creating emotional attachments to places and asked, how can we nurture these rather than destroy them through development and regeneration process.  Enjoying the day so far. Would be positive to see more ethnic diversity representation within panels and delegates next year. Let's see what the afternoon panels bring to the table. But first, lunch!

Don't miss out on the insightful Fuel Change guest blog as they share why they're proud supporters of the Rising Star Award 🌟  Discover their inspiring story and commitment to fostering young talent 👉 https://buff.ly/3pYIMt4 #RisingStarAward #CausewayXchange #CausewayConnects #Scotlandbusiness #NorthernIrelandbusiness #Irelandbusiness 

South Africa shines bright! 🌟 In a remarkable celebration of technological advancement, a total of 136 solutions from 60 countries have been shortlisted for the prestigious WSA Awards. In this impressive lineup of global innovations, I am so incredibly proud to announce that four of these extraordinary solutions come from right here in South Africa. These homegrown talents demonstrate significant impact, aligning with the United Nations #sustainabledevelopmentgoals: 1. Government & Citizen Engagement: OpenAI - A groundbreaking initiative that redefines public service and engagement through advanced AI technologies. 2. Health & Wellbeing: Envisionit Deep AI® - Pioneering in the field of healthcare, this solution leverages deep learning to transform medical diagnostics and patient care. 3. Inclusion & Empowerment: Sebenza Wi-Fi - An empowering project that extends digital inclusion, providing access to information and opportunities to underserved communities. 4. Learning & Education: Ambani Africa - A visionary educational platform that’s shaping the future of learning in Africa with its brilliant and accessible learning solutions. These organisations are technological architects in their respective fields, and are contributing meaningfully to social advancement both locally and globally. Their efforts embody the spirit of the SDGs, addressing these critical challenges with imagination and vision. As the next round approaches, I want to congratulate each of these teams and wish them all the best of luck. In three weeks, the Grand Jury will convene in India to announce the 40 WSA winners. Following this, the winners will have the opportunity to present their solutions again to the Grand Jury in Chile. It’s here, where one Global Champion from each category will be crowned. Let’s all rally behind our South African innovators as they continue to make us proud on this international platform. Their success is not just a triumph for them but an inspiration for all of us, highlighting the boundless potential of South African ingenuity. #WSA2024 #SouthAfricaShines #InnovationForGood #SDGsInAction #ProudlySA #GlobalStageLocalImpact #TechForChange #CelebratingIngenuity #TogetherWeRise #AIforSociety #ReinventingPublicService #HealthcareRevolution #DigitalInclusion #BridgingTheGap #ConnectingCommunities #FutureOfEducation #AccessibleLearning #EmpoweringAfrica

I'm excited to spotlight a cherished certification, WBE, that holds a special place in our portfolio. Its distinctive benefits for our valued customers are remarkable. Corporate diversity and inclusion goals are soaring. Partnering with FITTS – a national leader in signage manufacturing and turnkey services – provides corporations a clear path to meeting their goals. But wait! Governments are also recognizing corporations that align with Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) and are rewarding them accordingly: 🎯 Tax Deductions for Purchases from WBEs 🎯 Subsidies for Supplier Development Programs 🎯 Grants for Capacity-Building Initiatives 🎯 Tailored Industry-Specific Credits and Incentives FITTS started business in 1998. The power of our experience with the benefits of this certification create brilliant opportunities for our customers. #Excellence #PartnershipPower #DiversityandInclusion #signage #wbenc #wbencnetwork #signs #atm #kiosks #atms #channelletters #ledlights #monuments #wayfinding #wayfindingdesign #isa #atm #fitts #turnkeysolution #turnkey

Discover the dynamic growth journey of RGS Associates and EG Stoltzfus in our latest blog post! 🚀🌿 Uncover the synergies that have fueled our success and strengthened our partnership. 🤝🏡 Dive into the transformative story here: https://lnkd.in/eFZFU38P #RGSAssociates #EGStoltzfus #GrowingTogether #SuccessStory #PartnershipGoals #RealEstate #CommunityDevelopment

Moving Ahead is collaborating like never before with leading campaigns such as Change the Race Ratio, the Valuable 500 and Age Irrelevance to supercharge our mission in 2024! All while strengthening our incredible long-standing partnership with the 30% Club UK.   We’re excited to be holding a showcase event on 23rd January in London to introduce two unique and powerful programmes, Mission Include and The Executive Accelerator. They build on the tried and tested principles of our most successful cross-company, cross diversity strand programmes through the power of extraordinary conversations, individual growth and organisational change. We have an exciting line-up of speakers - 12 no less! - talking about the future of DE&I, what the data tells us, diversity strands such as disability, age and race and how Mission Include and The Executive Accelerator are a game-changing opportunity for any organisation. Attendees will hear from campaign leaders and subject-matter experts on why this approach matters, how these programmes work and how your organisation can participate. Hanneke Smits, Global Head of Investment Management, BNY Mellon and Global Chair, 30% Club Alison Kay, Managing Partner in the EMEIA region at EY Ann Cairns, Chair, Crown Agents Bank Payments and TMF Group and Chair, Moving Ahead Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery Dr Grace Lordan, Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Katy Talikowska, CEO, the Valuable 500 Kay Allen OBE FRSA FCIPD, Founder, Age Irrelevance Liz Dimmock, Founder and CEO, Moving Ahead Michael Cole-Fontayn, Chair, The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) Richard DeNetto, CEO, Change the Race Ratio Sir Trevor Phillips, Chair, Change the Race Ratio Hosted by Kirk Vallis, Google’s Global Head of Creative Capability Development (thank you Kirk)   We look forward to celebrating the launch of these exciting new programmes with all of our attendees! #MovingAhead #Mentoring #MissionInclude #TheExecutiveAccelerator #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #Disability #Age #Race

Diversity and Excellence - Embrace them! I am thrilled to be part of an organization who not only speaks about excellence, partnerships, and diversity, but also lives them every day. The Fitts Company Inc. recently published a post that highlights the significant strides we're taking to create a workplace where differences are celebrated and inclusion is embraced. It is inspiring to see how our company is committed to creating an environment in which every voice and perspective is valued. This is a great example of how we're not only about business but also about creating a team of professionals that are united in their pursuit of excellence. Our collaborative spirit is reflected in our emphasis on partnerships. This is what drives our innovative projects. I am proud to be an employee of a company that values diversity. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints help us be creative and approach problems from different angles. This inclusive mentality benefits us not only internally, but also our clients and partners. It enhances the solutions and relationships we build. We must continue to promote these values, and let's spread the word that excellence and diversity are a winning combination. The Fitts Company Inc. is to be commended for doing more than just talking about diversity. Together we are creating a more inclusive, brighter future. I'm excited to see how far we can go! #excellence #partnershippower #diversityandinclusion #proudemployee #inclusiveworkplace

Awards ceremonies are a bit like buses You wait for ages for one then 3 come along at once. In the last week Rockit have been to 3 excellent awards. Last week was the The Spectator Economic Innovator Awards and then on Tuesday it was the Progressive Preschool Awards at lunch time, swiftly followed by The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards in the evening. Let me tell you it's not easy eating 2 three course meals in quick succession! For some people and some businesses, awards are not really their cup of tea and that's fine. I personally love them for the following reasons: 1. Win or lose it is a great opportunity to meet new people and make connections. At all 3 awards my table was packed with really inspirational businesses and people and I loved finding out what they did. 2. It's an opportunity to let your hair down with your team (cue embarrassing video) and celebrate the successes together. You often don't get chance to reflect on and celebrate achievements during the average busy week at work. 3. Whether you are a finalist or a winner getting on the shortlist of awards is a real achievement and it can be PR gold-dust for a small start-up or a much bigger established business. What are your thoughts on the value of awards? #awardsceremony #awards2023 #BBEA20223 #PPSA2023

Woohoo! The WSA World Summit Awards shortlist is announced. A big moment for so many brilliant #socialentrepreneurship teams working to deliver #sustainable social impact through #content and technology! Meet the WSA Shortlist > https://lnkd.in/gbvstx8g #WorldSummitAwards #Connect4Impact #HacktheGap 🌍 Evaluated by our expert jury, these projects are the standout finalists, embodying #innovation and #impact aligned with the United Nations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. Representing a global array of #digital #solutions, each contributes significantly to social advancement.