As the CEO of CELTS, I strongly believe in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences. I recognize that running a business is not just about making profits, but also about creating a positive impact on our employees, customers, and community. To further this belief, I have created "The Coach Eve Chronicles" blog. It serves as a platform where I can share updates about CELTS Aquatics Group and its three divisions – CELTS Pool Management, CELTS Swim School, and CELTS Hospitality. Additionally, I share insights and experiences with the goal to inspire and help all employees understand our businesses and grow both personally and professionally. Ultimately, through this blog, I hope to contribute to building a better world by by fostering our mission of “Stopping Death By Preventing Accidental Drowning”. I invite you to engage with us through comments and social media. Thank you for joining us on this journey.
February 9, 2024
CELTS Launches RESPECT In The Work Place PLEDGE to Promote Respectful Behavior and Prevent Harassment in the Workplace
Harassment is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that can occur in various settings and forms, including at work or in social situations with friends. As individuals spend more time working together, they may become increasingly comfortable with each other and overlook the importance of respectful communication and interaction. Unfortunately, shouting, intimidation, commenting about gender, age, stereotypes, and sexual harassment are all too common in many industries. At CELTS, we take such matters seriously and are committed to ensuring that all our employees feel safe, valued, and protected.
Our employees have raised concerns about these issues in our recent employee pulse survey, and we are listening. In response, CELTS has launched a company-wide "RESPECT PLEDGE" to promote respectful behavior and prevent harassment. We have implemented training programs for our managers, and all workplaces will display posters featuring the "CELTS Respect Pledge" and provide education on how to report harassment. We are committed to fostering an environment of respect and dignity for all our employees, and we believe that our efforts will help us achieve this goal. Here are some of the actions that CELTS has taken:
CELTS RESPECT in the Workplace
The purpose of the RESPECT program is to educate company managers and supervisors on how to build a more respectful workplace environment through a series of educational content and videos. Instead of traditional compliance training that solely focuses on legal definitions and standards for liability, this program focuses on respect, acceptable workplace conduct, and the types of behaviors that contribute to a respectful workplace.
CELTS RESPECT PLEDGE
Our company believes that every individual has the right to work in a workplace that is free from harassment and based on a culture of respecting one another. We will take action to ensure every employee at our company has the opportunity to reach their full potential by building a culture based on RESPECT.
We firmly believe that it is essential to create a respectful workplace because in doing so:
It increases productivity and improves quality.
It makes our company a place where employees want to be present and give their best.
It prevents our workplace from becoming hostile and toxic.
EMPLOYEE RESPECT PLEDGE
As an employee, I believe that every individual has the right to work in a workplace that is free from harassment and based on a culture of respecting one another. I will do my part and take action to ensure that I can help both myself and my co-workers reach their full potential by contributing to building a culture based on RESPECT.
I believe that it is important for me to take responsibility to help create and contribute to a respectful workplace because in doing so:
It increases my productivity and improves the quality of my work and that of those around me.
It makes our company a place where I want to be present and give my best.
It prevents our workplace from becoming hostile and toxic.
Aqua VIta Est
January 29, 2024
How We Prioritize Employee Training and Development for Professional and Personal Growth
Benefits of Employee Training at CELTS
Today I wanted to share some exciting news about CELTS. We take employee training very seriously and believe that it plays a key role in the growth and development of our team and as CEO, I am proud to be a part of an organization that invests in our team's success.
At CELTS, we understand the significant role of training in developing our team, and as such we are committed to evaluating our training procedures regularly to ensure that our teams have access to the necessary tools to succeed in their roles. We have taken the first step towards this by conducting training sessions for our managers to better equip them with tools to train their teams more efficiently. This was the first in a series of training to help develop our managers into the leaders our teams need.
Working at CELTS provides our team members with a unique opportunity to develop essential life skills such as confidence-building, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, time management, and problem-solving. We take pride in our unwavering dedication to helping our staff acquire these skills, and we are pleased to announce that we will be providing additional opportunities for all team members to grow both professionally and personally through expanded training and webinars.
We strongly believe in the professional and personal growth of our team, which is why we are committed to providing high-quality training. Our vision is to continue developing and implementing strategies that will equip our teams with the necessary tools to excel in their roles. We remain dedicated to this goal.
It's great to lead a company that values its employees and is committed to the team to succeed.
Aqua Vita Est
January 20, 2024
CELTS Takes a Stand: Promoting Financial Security through Paid Sick Leave in Illinois and Cook County
As the CEO of CELTS Aquatics Group, I firmly believe that our employees are the driving force behind the success of our company. We recognize that life, health, and family are basic necessities for everyone’s well-being. Therefore, we are fully committed to supporting the Illinois and Cook County Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which is an essential measure that has been long overdue. Unfortunately, some towns and park districts have chosen to opt-out of this crucial policy, which can have severe consequences for the health of our employees. However, at CELTS, we firmly believe that it is our responsibility to support our employees’ health by endorsing this policy. If you are interested in learning more about Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, Click Here; to learn more about the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, Click Here.
Aqua Vita Est