Pulse November / December 2019 | Page 12

IsPa neWs taP into Your dreams D ecember is national Write a Business Plan month in the U.S., and even though iSPa is a worldwide organization, what better time than the present to take the leap into a new idea? iSPa members are known for their endless creativity and thoughtful innovations, so make 2020 the year when you start a new business—bonus points if it’s in the spa industry! if you’re not sure about what steps to take to draft a new business plan, check out nationaldaycalendar.com/ national-write-a-business-plan-month-december/ for some helpful tips. the april 2020 isPa events attracting, engaging and retaining employees is key in today’s competitive labor market. the all-new isPa talent symposium, to be held april 15, 2020, at the ritz-carlton bacara, will highlight innovative approaches to workforce challenges, from posting job openings to onboarding employees and conducting long-term performance reviews. the day before, isPa will host its first-ever resource Partner summit, an event dedicated exclusively to the needs of iSPa resource partner members. to learn more about attending these events, contact us at ispa@ispastaff.com or 1.859.226.4326. Calendar november is... l l National Alzheimer’s Disease Month National Gratitude Month december is... l l National Human Rights Month (U.S.) Safe Toys and Celebrations Month 06 13 23 24 - Jan. 1 25 26 December Snapshot Survey Opens December Snapshot Survey Closes Hanukkah 08 11 15 0 28 - 29 November Snapshot Survey Opens Christmas Day Veteran’s Day (U.S.) Kwanzaa November Snapshot Survey Closes 10 PULSE ■ ISPA Headquarters Closed for the Christmas Holiday ISPA Headquarters Closed for U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday novEmbEr/dEcEmbEr 2019 Boxing Day 31 New Year’s Eve