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Our October Geek Out is Almost Here! Join Us at CyberArk!
We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our corporate partners, CyberArk! You might be familiar with the name if you attended our April Women+ In Tech Geek Out at Aura! CyberArk is a Newton-based Identity Security (human OR machine) company that provides security anywhere from business applications to the DevOps lifecycle. CyberArk is known for its customer-first mindset aimed at helping global organizations reduce cyber risk and support over 6,000 businesses across the globe.
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Yes, We Still Need Women+ Networking Spaces
We were SO excited to have our first IRL Women+ In Tech Geek Out with our sponsors Aura and CyberArk back in April. The energy from that event truly felt like it did pre-pandemic, and that had us thinking about why women+ networking spaces are so imperative, regardless of the job functions of the people in the room. Building a community for women+ in tech has been the overarching goal of our work here at Inclusion Geeks. From the beginning, we’ve adopted a no-asshole policy to create environments for women+ in tech to just be.
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What’s This Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit Anyway?
1. What can I expect at the Inclusion Geeks Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit? Inclusion Geeks’s Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit will be a half-day opportunity for those who are job seekers or job-curious to learn from trusted career coaches and hiring managers how to set yourself up for success in the job search. The job market is inundated with candidates, and this Summit aims to equip you with the skills, confidence, and ability to represent your whole self in the job search.
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DEI Work is More Than An Intellectual Exercise – Part II
Please note that I’m not a medical professional or a certified somatic practitioner. The practices below are not meant to replace medical advice or other ways to address DEI-related issues. Instead, it’s a resource to help us move through our work as changemakers. I ask that you read this blog post as a resource and not a prescriptive order of how you might integrate somatic and embodied practices in your life and the workplace. As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners and advocates, it’s important to consider all aspects of DEI work.
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Q&A with Our September Geek Out Host, CarGurus
We’re so excited to give you a deeper dive into who CarGurus is as a company. We sat down with our friends at CarGurus to learn more about their hiring practices, culture, and some of the amazing benefits they offer to employees! 1. What is your hiring process like? What could potential candidates expect? At CarGurus, we believe in transparency and equity throughout the hiring process and providing a positive, supportive experience that aligns with what you’ll experience as an employee. We also value your time. Clear and honest communication are hallmarks of our hiring process. 2.
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3 Big Mistakes Job Seekers Make and How to Avoid Them
This post was written by guest author Belma McCaffrey, Founder and CEO of Work Bigger, Career & Leadership Coaching. Belma participated as a speaker for our 2023 Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit. Are you thinking of switching jobs or are you currently job searching? If you are, you’ll want to keep reading. The job search can be pretty stressful. There are so many questions that come up… All of these are valid questions! You spend so much time at your job.
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DEI Work is More Than An Intellectual Exercise – Part I
As some organizations continue to strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), it’s crucial to recognize the limitations of traditional approaches that prioritize cognitive and intellectual knowledge. In my last blog post, I shared four myths I often witness about DEI efforts in the workplace. These myths primarily orbit around superficial initiatives and fragmented strategies, often yielding backlash and lackluster outcomes.
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8 Misconceptions About Emotional Intelligence
We’ve been talking a lot about Emotional Intelligence (often referred to as EI or EQ for emotional quotient) lately – mainly what it is, how to develop it, and why it’s essential for business. But when the topic of emotional intelligence comes up, we find that many people have a lot of misconceptions about the subject (probably because the term “emotion” is generally associated with women and, therefore, somehow bad?). Here are some of the more common misconceptions we tend to get: 1.
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Join Us for Our September Geek Out Sponsored by CarGurus!
We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our corporate partners, CarGurus! CarGurus isn’t your average online automotive platform. With its proprietary technology, data analytics, and nationwide reach, CarGurus has revolutionized how consumers confidently buy and sell vehicles. However, what truly sets CarGurus apart is their unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). This core value permeates every aspect of the company’s culture, shaping how they engage with partners and communities and guide their business decisions.
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2023 LinkTree Resources
In today’s age where information has a short shelf life, we understand that valuable content can sometimes get lost. That’s why we’re dedicating a special blog post every year to gather and organize all our past LinkTree links in one convenient place. You’ll have easy access to helpful articles, videos, podcasts, books, and much more, all in one easily accessible hub.
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Why Emotional Intelligence is a Critical Leadership Skill
If you’ve worked at least one job (or many like most of us), it’s likely you’ve come across (or suffered) a supervisor or manager that was lacking in their ability to express themselves appropriately, in particular when the work gets hard or stressful. This tends to be due to the emphasis that has historically been placed on technical skills and industry knowledge (along with who you know) over interpersonal skills.
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Closing the Gap: Its Impact on Women+ and the Path Toward Pay Equity
In an age of innovation where artificial intelligence meets self-driving cars, we haven’t fixed the one issue that significantly hinders our societal progress: the gender wage gap. When pay equity is overlooked, it perpetuates discrimination and financial hardships for women+. This disparity creates a space where talented people are undervalued and underpaid, making it almost impossible for women+ to fully contribute and reach their potential. An ongoing argument used to dismiss the gender wage gap revolves around the claim that women earn less due to job choice, experience, or skill set disparities.