Inclusion Council Leadership

David Pettrone Swalve
Senior Vice President, Workforce Inclusion & Learning Development

Hear from the chair of the Inclusion Council as he discusses the Council’s guiding principles. You’ll also learn how it operates through support, feedback and accountability while helping to continually renew the Life Time community.

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The Council's Guiding Principles

Our four guiding principles are supported and driven by 12 subcommittees focused on a range of topics, including learning and development, community relations, member engagement and more.
 

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  Support a Culture of Inclusion

  Creating safe and respectful spaces so everyone is encouraged to participate.
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  Mentor and Coach

  
  Providing company-wide education, learning and development opportunities.
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  Expand the Life Time Community

  Building strategic relationships that create impact across social and economic barriers.
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  Close the Gap

  
  Assessing and revising our recruiting and casting practices.

Inclusion in Action

The Inclusion Council is working from the ground up within Life Time to build pace and prove transparency along the way. Expect continual updates on inclusion at Life Time, as we remain accountable to our members and team members for these efforts.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

National Hispanic Heritage Month Is Sept. 15–Oct. 15

Join us as we welcome, listen and amplify the diverse voices, stories, recipes, music, histories — and even family traditions — being shared by our extraordinary community of Hispanic and Latino members and team members.

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Cultural Events & Celebrations

Our company calendar provides an opportunity to understand more about our diverse community of members and team members and create more meaningful connections among all of us. It also highlights our Life Time priorities in movement, nutrition, mindset and community.

• September 6

  
  
  Rosh Hashana

  (September 6–8) The Jewish New Year is celebrated from sundown to sundown, marking the creation of the new world.

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  Labor Day

  U.S. and Canadian holiday honoring the social and economic achievements of American and Canadian workers.

• September 12

  
  
  Grandparents’ Day

  Holiday celebrated in various countries to honor the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

• September 15

  
  
  Yom Kippur

  Jewish holiday of atonement honored by fasting and ceremonial repentance from sundown to sundown.

• September 19

  
  
  Terry Fox Run

  This annual event maintains the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research. https://terryfox.org/run

• September 22

  
  
  Fall Equinox

  Celebrating the first day of fall and honoring the Pagan and Wiccan holiday of the vernal equinox.

• September 26

  
  
  Native American Day

  Observed in California on the fourth Friday of September to honor the cultural contributions of Native American communities.

• Entire Month of September

  
  HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE
  National Yoga Month

  Designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Wellness to celebrate the practice of yoga, promote its health benefits and inspire a healthy lifestyle.

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  National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

  Dedicated month to raise awareness, reach out to those affected by suicide and provide connections to treatment services. September 10 is National Suicide Awareness Day.

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Additional Inclusion Resources

Enjoy our collection of articles, interviews, podcasts, and more resources on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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For more information about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Life Time or to submit a related question or idea, please contact the Inclusion Council below.

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