Welcome to the Spotify HR Blog! Our company is changing the world, all while growing at hyper speed. In order for us to stay ahead, both our people and the company must develop faster than the world changes. This puts very special demands on us, the HR department, to create that environment where a diverse […]
What Your CFO Always Wondered About HR But Never Dared To Ask: The Spotify HR Book Is Now Available
Today, I’m extremely excited to introduce our Swedish language readers to our latest peek inside HR at Spotify – a book! BOLD: Strategiskt HR-arbete i en ny tid (translates to: BOLD: Strategic HR in a new era), showcases a new school of thought within the HR industry. It’s about how we view our profession and […]
Why Spotify Takes A Holistic Approach To Mental Health
It’s been over four years since we launched Heart & Soul, our official long-term strategy and plan for mental health. At the time, when we looked at our work with people and culture, there was a big void when it came to mental health, which meant that a vital part of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and […]
Women At Full Volume: Music Powers The Movement
Since 1911, on March 8th people from around the world have been celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in a variety of different ways. The original IWD was a march of protest, which took place in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland to promote women’s suffrage. At Spotify, we celebrate women’s achievements throughout the year with our […]
The Future Of Work And Beyond: Navigating Change With Intention
The last few years have brought about significant changes in the way businesses operate, and as we move forward, the landscape continues to evolve. While some companies are eager to return to a pre-Covid work environment, others, like Spotify, are embracing the Working From Anywhere initiative and exploring new ways of working. As we forge […]
Creating A Sense Of Citizenship Through Giving
In the world of Social Impact this time of year (September – December) is known as ‘giving season’, as it’s when people’s generosity tends to be the highest. As an increasing number of people feel the financial pinch, this is the perfect moment for organisations to offer approaches that can amplify any contributions your employees […]
Domestic Abuse – An HR Topic?
Domestic abuse affects one in three women and one in six men worldwide, and during the pandemic, domestic abuse in all its forms (physical, sexual, psychological, economic) rose sharply around the globe. The UN described it as a ‘Shadow Pandemic’. At first thought, it may seem like a niche topic for a HR team to […]
How HR Can Increase The Chance Of A Successful Merger or Acquisition
According to HBR, 70-90% of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) fail – a pretty daunting stat for organisations working in this area. If you are an HR professional working in a fast-growing organisation it’s likely you’ll have to face the challenges associated with a merger or an acquisition somewhere along the way. An acquisition, from due […]
Celebrating One Year With Echo
Within HR and our leadership at Spotify, we all recognise that our biggest advantage is our people. Focusing our People Strategy on Growth, and Learning & Development means that our band members’ careers don’t stagnate during their tenure at Spotify. In addition, presenting these opportunities for growth and development helps our organisation to stay relevant, […]
Spotify Wellness Week Returns in 2022
At Spotify we know that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to offer flexibility and we believe it’s not just important, but essential, to create a safe environment for our employees. That means making time for both self and professional care, as our mental health initiative, Heart & Soul warrants. In November last […]
Mental Health Thrives In Safety And Connection
Societies are continuing to recover and adapt to the upheaval and uncertainty of the last few years, and our work as HR professionals is far from done when it comes to supporting the business, our employees, and our communities, with such a high degree of change. The biggest focus for us right now, is how […]