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 […]
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 […]
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 recent years, we held an annual Inclusion Summit, where a group of Spotifiers working directly with inclusion and diversity met in person. Pausing all in-person meetings during the pandemic has prompted us to reimagine the experience. When we canceled our Inclusion Summit at the height of the pandemic in 2020, and in 2021, and […]
A recent study from Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation showed that voter participation efforts are “not only good for democracy, but also good for business,” with benefits ranging from positive brand awareness and meeting consumer expectations to increasing employee satisfaction. As a part of our broader Equity & Impact function, […]
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 […]
Preparation Meets Opportunity There are times in my life that I wonder how I got to be so lucky. It was the Roman philosopher Seneca who said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”, and I am excited all my preparation allowed me to embrace this opportunity to join the band to lead Equity […]
I recently bought a shirt, which says “I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams”. For many of us in the Black community, the perception of this saying is that the life, perspective of freedom, and opportunities from a professional standpoint, that we have are things that would only be a dream from our ancestors – something […]