Outward Bound Professional

07/22/2021

How can the potential of the largest (and presumedly least engaged) generation in the workforce be harnessed?

Evidence shows that while engagement has decreased over the last year for most of the workforce, it has increased for America's biggest age cohort...and working from home may be to blame.

Link: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/328121/disruption-reveals-engaging-millennial-employees.aspx

Gallup data find five variables giving the millennial generation a boost during COVID-19 that can help leaders keep them engaged after the crisis.

07/08/2021

"What aren't we talk about that we should be talking about?"

Chris White details a few ways to create , and responsive workplaces.

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Chris White leads the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organizations. Through ground-breaking research, educational programs and organizational p...

06/24/2021

"Research has repeatedly shown a concrete link between having a best friend at work and the amount of effort employees expend in their job."

Tell us, what is your organization doing to foster authentic, meaningful friendships amongst co-workers? (Pro Tip: dinner & drinks isn't enough)

Link: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236213/why-need-best-friends-work.aspx

06/16/2021

Outward Bound’s educational approach has always placed character and intellectual development on equal footing. We are ready to bring our skills and expertise to bear on the broader pedagogical framework that guides education in the U.S. And we are delivering the supports that students & educators need, perhaps now more than ever. Giving to the HIOBS Scholarship Fund allows people to participate in course who may not otherwise have the opportunity. And this year we have a $100,000 match challenge!

Let’s get students back outside, helping them discover what’s inside.

https://www.hiobs.org/donate/

06/13/2021

Just in time for summer, a new line of shirts in the HIOBS store! Check out the collection at http://ow.ly/yVP050F6Ly8 - while stocks last!

06/10/2021

"...there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun." -Christopher McCandless

The iCapital Network crew took on New York City for one of their Outward Bound Professional adventures.

Link: https://www.hiobs.org/professional/

Photo Credit: Luke O'Neil

06/09/2021

Right now, we have a bold opportunity: a $100,000 match challenge. We will be matching every gift, one to one. Today, you can help us double the impact that we have in 2021 with students, educators, Veterans, and all our participants. Let’s get students back outside, helping them discover what’s inside.

www.hiobs.com/donate

06/08/2021

Happy World Oceans Day!

06/06/2021

June is graduation month for most high school seniors, and waving goodbye can involve feelings of nostalgia and uncertainty for the future. Outward Bound instructor Dan Susman gives his advice for 2021 graduates at the link below, where he invites young readers to embrace the journey, reflect on the past, and lead with compassion. Dear 2021 graduates, please take our congratulations in advance!

http://ow.ly/ID7550F3kWi

06/05/2021

Happy World Environment Day!

06/03/2021

Our instructional staff are out in the field: gearing up, packing boats and backpacks, hiking the mountains, sailing the seas, climbing, belaying, and learning more of the skills... all so that we'll be ready for our students to join us this summer. It's been a long time coming!

Sending out huge gratitude to all of our staff, for being the awesome people that you are! ROLL ON SUMMERTIME!!!!

05/31/2021

“For just a brief moment in time, we created a world that had more similarities than differences, and we could talk to one another without the fear of rejection.”
–Mariano, age 25, Veteran

We honor the sacrifice our brave Servicemen and women make by giving them the gift of a HIOBS sailing course at absolutely no cost to them. Help us provide this opportunity to more Veterans in 2021 and beyond.