The issues affecting our world and workplaces have forced us to critically think about what is not only needed, but also possible for our organizations and employees to thrive. From changes to office structures, hiring, engagement and strategic plans, many companies continue to center diversity, equity and inclusion in all efforts. Through these changes, we’ve learned a lot about organizational …
July DEI Virtual Meetup: Maintaining Momentum Around DEI Work
The summer of 2020 transformed many of our personal and professional lives. We saw how the outcry of racial injustice in the United States motivated companies to make anti-racist commitments and buckle down on their DEI initiatives. One year later, and some of us are noticing a decrease in the sense of urgency for change. While progress has been made …
How we’re responding to COVID-19 – Community
We hope you’re safe and doing all the self-care things that you’re able to do during this uncertain time. In case you’re looking for it, we’ve got more resources below to help with the stresses that this time is causing. We’d like to give you an update on how we’re responding to COVID-19 for our in-person community events. Ensuring that …
5 Ways To Incorporate Community Care in the Workplace
A Recap from our DEI Meetup – From Self-Care to Community Care: How Can We Show Up for Ourselves and Our Colleagues? Panelists: Adriana Black, Associate Director for Diversity and Inclusion Education at Tufts University Chloe Davis-Carden, Senior Director of People and Culture at BetterLessonJaylee Momplaisir, Talent and People Strategist at Sendwave and CEO/Co-founder of You Good Sis? At our first …
Why Women+ Focused Events Are Important
About two years ago, we wrote an article called “Why Women-Only Spaces are Important.” We still very much agree with everything in the post, but as we evolve, so does our work and our approach to community. Last year, we began opening up some of our events to all genders, except for our monthly Networking Events (now called monthly “Geek …
Announcing our San Francisco Speed Recruiting Event!
We are thrilled to announce our targeted speed recruiting event in San Francisco! Our goal is to maximize everyone’s time by directly connecting job seekers with recruiters who are hiring for specific roles. As always, we’re working to facilitate direct connections between companies and our amazing community of women. Special thanks to the good humans at Salesforce.org for hosting this …
Announcing our NYC Speed Recruiting Event!
We are thrilled to announce our targeted speed recruiting event in New York City! Our goal is to maximize everyone’s time by directly connecting job seekers with recruiters who are hiring for specific roles. As always, we’re working to facilitate connections between companies and our amazing community of women. Event details Location: NYC Date: January 24, 2018 6:00pm-9:00pm Process 11/14-12/15: Applications open …
On Everyday Empowerment, Creating a Work Environment that is Beyond Equality and Living an Authentic Life
May’s She+ Geeks Out event was hosted by EF Tours in their Cambridge office. Panelists shared their stories and advice around the evening’s theme: advocating for work empowerment and creating cultures that emphasize authenticity. Lilah Williams, Director, EF Educational Tours Lilah Williams from EF Tours kicked off the evening with her discussion around Everyday Empowerment. She started her career at …
On Writing With Purpose, Taking Control of Your Financial Destiny and Building Teams With the Help of Rubber Ducks.
Effective communication: on writing with purpose, taking control of your financial destiny and building teams with the help of rubber ducks. March’s She+ Geeks Out event, sponsored by Toast, Inc. featured three speakers that shared advice and anecdotes about how effective communication can build successful teams. We heard about how written communication can be a tool for effective collaboration within …
Going high when they go low – an account of the Women’s March in DC
Like many, a sense of foreboding and gloominess swept over me on election night as a new president was announced. Happily sheltered in my New England bubble, I was heartbroken. Unlike some of my peers however, I have the unique experience of both being an immigrant and enjoying the privilege of being able to use my voice. I had experienced …