Don’t Give Up On Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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 […]


SpotOn! Season 2

At Spotify HR, we love to learn from, and get inspired by leaders from around the world who challenge the status quo. And with the SpotOn! podcast, we do just that. I listened to last season’s SpotOn! episodes with so much curiosity and joy, so I was delighted when the team asked me to host Season […]



Flex Your Power to Listen to Women

What do Michelle Obama, Jacinda Ardern, and Beyonce all have in common? They’ve each challenged the status quo in what it means to be powerful and authentic in their womanhood, and they advocate fiercely for the equity and advancement of women in EVERY industry.  Thankfully, they are in good company! For years, women across the […]



Introducing HR Over The Counter, a Spotify HR podcast

While we experience a major upheaval at work, and within HR, the expectation is that numerous physical events will continue to be cancelled, meaning the online industry specific content continues to boom. And we’re beyond ready to be part of that. Based on 2020’s HR The Real Deal Video On Demand series, Spotify HR is […]


A Pride season Unlike Any Other

Each year the way Spotify celebrates Pride both internally and externally is a big deal, and I feel so moved as I see so many employees, artists and fans take part as our celebrations move around the world, through all the locations where we have offices, and on our platform. Yet this year is different […]


The Pride that keeps on giving

#loveisloud Blog post by Isa Notermans, Global Director Diversity & Belonging, together with Cassiano Mecchi, EMEA Diversity & Belonging Lead.   Celebrating Pride is a big deal at Spotify, and we take part as the celebrations move around the world, through all the locations where we have offices. We honor it on the Spotify platform […]


What gives diverse teams the edge?

The business benefits from diversity There’s a lot about diversity and it’s benefits in the news, and an ever increasing body of research which never fails to support the concept that diversity is a good thing for business. A 2015 McKinsey report of 366 public companies found those in the top quartile for diversity in management […]