Substance misuse has been on the rise for a while now and many people still talk about substance use in ways that are stigmatising. In truth, there are a multitude of reasons why we, or those we care about, turn to alcohol, drugs and/or prescription medication. However, this stigmatisation can mean that people with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 stigma is still very present around the globe and is the cause for so many people to suffer in silence. Depending on where you are in the world, stigma associated with mental health is highly or partially present. It makes us feel shame and guilt, and leads us to believe we are weak […]
If you were trying to contact a Spotify employee anywhere in the world between November 1st – 5th, you would have found yourself on the receiving end of an OOO (Out of Office) message telling you that the Spotifier you were trying to reach was taking part in Spotify’s Wellness Week. Wellness week was an […]
In March 2020, just like the millions of businesses around the world, we closed all of Spotify’s offices overnight due to the spread of COVID-19, and asked all of our band members to work from home. Not in our wildest dreams could we have ever imagined that the pandemic would still be going on one […]
The last few years have been especially tough on us all. And it’s no surprise that since the entire world has been through so many turbulent changes and events recently, we think that now (more than ever before) is the time to tune into ourselves and focus on taking care of our mental wellbeing. At […]
Normalising the conversation around mental health and mental illness in order to reduce stigma is one of Heart & Soul’s strategy pillars. Depending on where you are in the world, stigma associated with mental health is highly or partially present. Stigma makes us feel shame and guilt, and leads us to believe we are weak […]
Since we launched Heart & Soul in 2018, we have continued to bring a diverse approach to issues and challenges that are really common in society, and in our workplace. One of key areas of our philosophy is to normalize the conversation about mental health and mental illness. Our Heart & Soul Ambassadors have been […]