In the new year, keep an eye out for some of the movements that are shaping our industry. Retail The revival of physical stores is offering unique, immersive in-store experiences. SSA’s Community Tables and Marketplace concepts make the shopping experience a destination event With discretionary spending decreasing, companies are finding Read more…
Who doesn’t love a waffle cone? But have you had one that is Birthday Cake flavor? Or Toasted Coconut? Meet The Konery, a partner to SSA and our many zoo, museum and aquarium attractions across the U.S. 10 years ago, Brooklyn-based Kristine Tonkonow created The Konery. She wanted to create Read more…
In the hospitality industry, people are at the core of everything we do. If we’re not serving our people with a commitment to the values that give our organization its heart, we’re doing a disservice not just to our employees, but to every guest who walks through our doors. People Read more…
In celebration of Women in Business Day, we were treated to an inspirational panel discussion featuring accomplished female partners and vendors, expertly moderated by Behavioral Essentials. Their quotes and insights illuminated the remarkable journey of women in the business world, celebrating their triumphs and resilience. Below we recap the highlights Read more…
At SSA, we believe our employees aren’t just people of our workforce or roles to complete tasks, but instead human beings with specific needs and unique passions. With that in mind, we prioritize our benefits program to showcase that commitment to our employees’ whole-self well-being. And we’re not the only Read more…
Advancing Diverse Leadership Development in the Zoological & Aquarium Community Canopy Strategic Partners and SSA Group announce a new partnership: a research project to identify opportunities and potential barriers to leadership advancement within zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Canopy Strategic Partners and SSA Read more…
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can be a fantastic way to build community and create a sense of belonging for employees at your organization. While the names and purposes of ERGs vary, these voluntary, employee-led groups exist to serve traditionally marginalized or underrepresented individuals within your company by giving them a Read more…
Move is in line with the company’s thrive(3) strategic plan SSA Group, an award-winning provider of visitor amenities, has announced that it has hired LV Jones Consulting, and has also appointed Yontae Johnson to a new dedicated in-house position focused on DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusivity). This comes as Read more…
This past month we announced the official launch of thrive(3), our company-wide initiative under one culture, one team, and 100 percent alignment with our partners. In order to better deliver on our three pillars, focused on sustainability, digital innovation, and diversity, we’ve partnered with industry experts to help us strategically Read more…
Our teammates recently had the opportunity to speak at GLMV Architecture’s thought leadership webinar series, ECHO, about what it means to be flexible across hiring, training, and recruiting in the cultural attraction space. Here are the top 3 takeaways from our time together.