FAST COMPANY“ The Most Innovative Companies in Social Good in 2025”
THIS FAST COMPANY ROUNDUP by Talib Visram looks at purpose-driven innovation in business. For spa and wellness leaders, the call-to-action is to align values with operations. Visram covers how spas can source artisanal, socially conscious products that support employment for marginalized groups while adding authenticity to guest experiences. The roundup also considers inclusive hiring and“ digital upskilling” as well as clean energy for sustainability-focused spas. Visram suggests social good and profitability are not mutually exclusive and encourages business leaders to tie strategy to values— without sacrificing business results.
FORBES“ The Future of Wellness Hospitality: Predictions and Pathways for 2025”
IN FORBES, Heidi Grimwood of the Forbes Business Council outlines five trends of wellness hospitality so far in 2025, urging spa and wellness leaders to move beyond traditional offerings. Grimwood’ s article looks at purpose-driven experiences, regenerative sustainability practices, mental health support, inclusive programming and hyper-personalization. The article suggests three calls-to-action for business leaders: Prioritize authenticity; invest in community engagement and workforce development; and balance technology-enhanced personalization with human connection. For spa business leaders, the message is clear: Future success requires aligning the service menu with guest values and purposefully building meaningful, scalable wellness experiences from the inside out. fastcompany. com / 91270160 / social-good-most-innovativecompanies-2025
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW“ In Uncertain Times, Ask These Questions Before You Make a Decision”
IN HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn offers spa and wellness leaders a practical mindset shift
for thinking about disruption.“ Amid geopolitical instability, climate shocks, AI disruption and more,” she writes,“ today’ s leaders aren’ t navigating the occasional crisis— they’ re operating in a state of perma-crisis.” Einhorn recommends a series of strategic questions to clarify decision-making in an uncertain environment. She tells leaders to align business choices with long-term vision, to reframe risk and to act decisively. n forbes. com / councils / forbesbusinesscouncil / 2025 / 03 / 06 / the-future-of-wellness-hospitality-predictions-and-pathways-for-2025 / hbr. org / 2025 / 05 / in-uncertain-times-ask-these-questionsbefore-you-make-a-decision? ab = HP-hero-featured-1
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