MEMBER NEWS
MAKING AN IMPACT CONTINUED
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3 unemployment rates amongst women are particularly high .“ Through our partnership with Evolvin ’ Women , we aim to make a meaningful difference to the lives of talented women in Africa where unemployment is escalating and due to challenging circumstances , skill development opportunities are scarce ,” said Mark Willis , CEO , Accor India , Middle East , Africa & Turkey .“ By offering training , experience and mentoring at select hotels across our UAE portfolio , we can help them build a better future for themselves and their communities , which reinforces Accor ’ s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace based on talent development and social responsibility .”
2 . Hempfield Botanicals has been making an impact by giving employees paid time off to volunteer and share their talents to further causes in their community . Together with their sister brand Makes Scents Natural Spa Line , Hempfield Botanicals has made volunteering a priority throughout the years at food banks , animal shelters and medical centers .
3 . In March , PEOPLE Magazine reporter Dana Rose Falcone visited Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in Farmington , Pennsylvania , to learn more about the location ’ s experience hosting The Bachelor and navigating production while under COVID-19 restrictions .“ On the show , they didn ’ t even really use half the offerings that we have ,” Nemacolin owner Maggie Hardy Knox told PEOPLE . “ There could have been a whole year show and we would have something for them to do .” Despite Nemacolin being closed to the public while shooting for the show , Hardy Knox kept her approximately 1,000 associates on even though many didn ’ t need to work during production . She estimates 400 crew members stayed on site while filming , as well as “ upwards of 40 women .” The women not seen on the show stayed on-site , ready to step in if another contestant tested positive for COVID-19 .
Member Shifts
1 . Makes Scents Natural Spa Line has appointed Edmond A . Verbeke as its new Vice President of Sales . Verbeke has worked in sales management for over 30 years and has extensive experience in selling beauty and spa products to luxury spas , day spas , salons , resorts and clubs . In his role at Makes Scents Natural Spa Line ( and sister-brand Hempfield Botanicals ), Verbeke will focus on developing new and nurturing existing spa and wholesale client relationships via providing unparalleled customer service and personalized attention . He will also be responsible for creating a new division within the company , Makes Scents Hospitality .
EDMOND A . VERBEKE
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2 . Earlier this year , Tim Saunier joined the BABOR team as their new Marketing Director . When asked how he sees the high-performance skincare brand : “ Like no other brand , BABOR stands for scientific excellence and skincare expertise made in Germany . Now that I have met the people behind this success and have seen their passion , I know why that is .” Tim ’ s goals are to make the brand more international , more consistent and more sustainable . As a leader , he is inviting his team to act as intrapreneurs .“ I feel that ownership and empowerment are important — based on clear goals , purpose and good leadership .”
3 . BABOR has named Barry McCaffrey Vice President of Sales , Professional Channels . McCaffrey will lead sales and business development for BABOR ' s spa and hotel channels in the U . S . and Canada . He joins BABOR with more than 30 years of experience . ■
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