Building Blocks | Edition 12 💌
Stories, reflections and tools from People leaders & change-makers to help navigate the new world of work.
In this issue…
Building Together – Our Events Roundup 🗣️
Retro – London People Builders event 🇬🇧
Building Voices – 50 women over 50 💪
Resource Hub – Curated Articles selected by our Ambassadors 💻
Shape the Future of Work — Share your thoughts with us 💸
Hello, People Builders! 👋
Welcome to another exciting edition of our Building Blocks Newsletter. This month, we're thrilled to announce a LOT of new upcoming events that are set to redefine our journey together. Our community is continuously evolving, adapting, and embracing new opportunities — the aim is to provide even MORE opportunities for you to connect more, share amongst each other, co-create solutions, and feel empowered to take on the future of work.
Now, let’s dive straight into all the exciting opportunities we have in store together 🚀
Building Together – Our Events Roundup 🗣️
First up is our exciting roster of events — from human connection, to job descriptions, to remote personal brands and more… we’ve got you covered!
The Untapped ROI of Human Connection: 20th March at 16:00-17:30 CET
It's clear the need for genuine human connection in the workplace is stronger than ever. As our CEO Tony Jamous at Oyster® says "location is optional, connection is a must." Join the incredible Emily Hinks, Founder and CEO of the trailblazing future of work agency Mischief Makers in this 90-minute session and dive into:
🌈 Strategies for fostering human connection within teams.
🎨 Insights into fostering inclusivity.
🔧 Techniques for unlocking human potential.
✨ The vital role of facilitation in company culture.
We're also hosting our event on the smoooothest platform of all, Butter 🧈 with the support of the fabulous Anamaria Dorgo (trust me, you don't want to miss out!!)
Crafting Compelling and Inclusive Job Descriptions: 27th March at 16:00-17:00 CET
Save the date for our next LinkedInLive next week hosted by hosted by myself and our incredible social media manager, Hiba Abdillahi!
We’re diving deep into the importance of crafting job descriptions that attract diverse talent but also explore how these descriptions contribute to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within organizations.
Don't miss this enriching discussion that promises to elevate your recruitment game, amplify DEI efforts, and maximize your team's potential.
Crafting Your Personal Brand in a Remote World: 11th April at 17:30-18:30 CET
Join Kim Rohrer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Peak HR and Eleonora Guagnino, Senior Director of Onboarding Success and Community at Oyster for an exclusive virtual workshop all about Crafting your Personal Brand in a Remote World.
In this dynamic workshop, Eleonora and Kim will share:
🚀 Strategies for building and maintaining a strong personal brand in a remote environment.
🔑 Tips for fostering authentic human connections in virtual settings to enhance your professional network and opportunities.
🌈 Insights into crafting inclusive and accessible personal stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
💡 Techniques for unlocking your full potential and showcasing your unique strengths and skills in the digital space.
Monthly Community Call - April Catch-up: 24th April at 17:00-18:00 CET
And, of course, our next monthly community call! It's your relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to connect with fellow community members, share updates, and tackle challenges together. ⭐
A chance to be your authentic self and meet others going through the same challenges as you. Diverse perspectives make for richer discussions and better solutions. Whether you've got a specific challenge in mind or just want to listen in, you're welcome!
Retro – London People Builders event 🇬🇧
There's nothing like meeting People Builders... IN REAL LIFE! It was such a delight to host some of our London-based People Builders at Bar Daskal. The energy in the room was buzzing from start to finish, the discussions were so insightful, and the solutions created together were beyond inspiring.
Some of my favourite moments from the eve? Despite the diversity of roles, backgrounds, and companies represented, it was remarkable to discover that many of us share such similar challenges. This reaffirmed the importance of coming together, exchanging ideas, and collaboratively shaping solutions.
On top of that, each member pledged to enact one actionable change within the upcoming week. A small, realistic action aimed at creating real progress, and we're holding each other accountable every step of the way! Our mission extends beyond connections & workshops; it's about empowering ourselves to create the change we want to see in our workplaces.
We dove deep with an interactive workshop all about the skills for the future of work. Some of the fantastic insights included:
Embracing change, fostering adaptability and a growth mindset from employees and advocating for a culture of continuous learning where employees are encouraged to acquire new skills and stay updated on industry trends.
Finding Mentors to support upskilling where experienced employees can mentor those looking to develop specific skills.
Navigating cultural differences and creating a psychologically safe environment where employees feel comfortable taking risks, sharing ideas, and expressing themselves openly, even in virtual settings.
Prioritizing initiatives that develop future skills by identifying key skill gaps within the organization and tailor training programs to address those specific needs
A heartfelt thank you is in order to each People Builder who contributed their invaluable insights, questions, and enthusiasm and a huge thank you to our very own People Builders Ambassador, Paola Tartaglione for co-hosting the event and all the support and energy you pour into the Community 💎
Keep your eyes peeled for future upcoming in-person events hosted by our other wonderful Ambassadors Mariss Rafuse and Gillian Jose-Riz 👀
Want to host a future in-person event? ➡️ Get in contact with me on carmen.amadorbarreiro@oysterhr.com and let’s get chatting 😎
Building Voices – 50 Women over 50 💪
Our dear friends and partners at Pyn have started an incredible initiative – it’s a “50 over 50” Women in Tech list to celebrate the knowledge and expertise of women over 50 working in the tech industry - I absolutely love it!
So of course, I wanted to share this with our incredible community! Here’s what you can do to support this incredible initiative:
Send it to a woman you would like to see added to the list
If you are a woman who will be 50+ in 2024 and are currently working in any role for a tech company, complete the form below!
The deadline for submissions is March 22nd.
Resource Hub – Curated feedback articles selected by our ambassadors 💻
Paola has gathered some great resources for you which specifically tackle the big challenge around the skills for the future of work 🔮
Expected skills needs for the future of work
Why Upskilling Is Key for the Future of Work
From Jobs To Skills: What The Future Of Work Will Look Like
The Top 10 In-demand Skills for 2030
Shape the Future of Work — Share your thoughts with us 💸
Oyster is recruiting interviewees to shape our product offering and will pay you $60 for your help in return. In this 40-minute interview, we'll discuss your existing solutions and challenges in getting the knowledge and insights you need to make global employment decisions. Fill out the form below if you’re interested!
WOW, we’ve truly covered a lot and I am just buzzing about all the different opportunities that lie ahead for us to meet! See you at our next virtual event and don’t forget we have our LinkedIn social People Builders group to chat in the meantime. The group is an opportunity beyond our events to share your latest adventures and challenges in a supportive space, brainstorm solutions as a group, and of course make authentic connections with like-minded peers. 👯
Here's to building the future together,
Carmen Amador Barreiro, Community Lead
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