There’s a term that’s been working its way around the business-world of late: Diversity Fatigue. It’s become a catch-all phrase used by anyone going through difficulties when working with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). However, using phrases like “Diversity Fatigue” is counterproductive, especially when you’re actively making significant positive changes. A phrase like this actually […]
SpotiFEST: the ultimate playlist for Spotifiers for the summer. This year it was the same, but greener. At Spotify, the CommunityX team are focused on creating moments of community and connection throughout the year, and our mid-year celebration, SpotiFEST, is a cornerstone of this. To say that I could not be more proud of the […]
Spotify’s Early Career team exists to cultivate opportunities and incubating programs, with a focal point on underrepresented talent. We believe that these programs can be career affirming for the emerging and experienced talent, and contribute to reaching business goals on a global scale. We learn and iterate as we go at Spotify, and that’s what […]
The world of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) is ever-evolving and as society and workplaces evolve and learn, we’re forever holding space to add new thinking, new focus areas and even to rewrite our strategy. For centuries, societies have been set up for some to succeed more than others. We as humans are drawn to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]