Most people associate Labor Day with the transition from summer activities and weather to the autumn routines of school, football season, and, depending on where you live, cooler temperatures.

As a CEO, I view this holiday differently. Each year, as we close our doors on that first Monday in September, I pause — not just to honor the contributions of workers across the country, but to reflect on the culture we’ve built within our company. For me, it’s not just about a long weekend or even a symbolic nod to the labor movement. It’s a mirror. A moment to ask: Are we truly valuing the people who make our organizations thrive?