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 […]
With the macro-economic landscape getting bumpier and windier by the day, we’re heading into tougher times, across all industries. More and more companies are being more mindful of their spending, and many are cutting the sugar from their offerings to employees. This can be tough, but is often necessary in such times, to secure a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]