Alli Smalley
I'm a Content Marketing Manager at PowerToFly. With a background in psychology and storytelling, I'm passionate about helping women thrive professionally by sharing research and stories that matter.
Former operations manager, business analyst, and video game writer.
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September 25, 2020
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3 Things Recruiters + Hiring Managers Want You to Know
Whether you're unemployed, contemplating leaving the "devil you know" for a better fit, or simply curious about what else might be out there, there's no doubt that it's a daunting time to be looking for a job.
<p>To help make your search a little less overwhelming, we went straight to the source and asked recruiters and hiring managers at our partner companies to share their top application and interview tips. From what to include on your resume to deciding whether or not to apply, here are three tips to keep in mind throughout your job search!</p><p>(And be sure to check out the full videos for more tips AND some behind-the-scenes information on the application process at their companies.) </p>
1. Focus your resume on "whys" and output — not tasks
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ca2d9f2823341284ebf0d0c679e30904"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3MCmjPu0-e4?start=43&rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Caitlyn Campbell, Director of Product at Clyde, likes to see resumes that show not just what you did, but why and how you did it — and what it produced. Try swapping "Prepared and sent daily newsletters" for "grew newsletter engagement by 40% over three months by A/B testing new subject lines." </p>2. Look up your interviewer in advance—and prep specific questions for that person!
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6fc80ce9b6f76f99cceb62748e99ee9f"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vr9rF-DArdY?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Invited to an interview? Great. Now it's time to do your homework, says Michelle Baker, technical recruiter at Surescripts. Make sure you go in armed with information not just about the company, but your interviewer as well!</p>3. If you're interested in a role/company, submit your resume even if your skills don't perfectly match those listed in the job description!
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0eb3e93520d6bff3583a348cfd7360a5"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AIQ2CTiSXBo?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Netta Bob, a recruiter at DigitalOcean, is here to remind you that hiring managers don't always know exactly what (or who) they want... so if you're interested in a role, go ahead and apply, even if you're not sure if you're a perfect fit! You just may make the hiring manager realize that you're exactly who they're looking for. </p>
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September 11, 2020
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8 Books By Women to Read this Fall - 2020 Edition
If you've found a dearth of things to thing look forward to in 2020, well... you're not alone.
To help remedy that, we've put together a list of 8 books coming out this year to help you find the motivation you need to close 2020 on a high note!
<h2>On Taking Risks—at Work and Beyond</h2>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Overcoming-Doubters-Kara-Goldin/dp/1400220289" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Undaunted</a> by Kara Goldin (October 20)</h4><p>Ready to move from ideas to action? Kara breaks down how you can overcome doubts (and your doubters) to build better products, brands, and companies! </p>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetically-Ambitious-Barriers-Create-Success/dp/1538702894/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unapologetically Ambitious</a> by Shellye Archambeau (October 6)</h4><p>One of the first Black women to become a CEO in Silicon Valley, Shellya shares a blueprint for how you can achieve your professional and personal goals by recounting her own struggles and triumphs as a mom, wife, and ambitious professional. </p>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/198211262X?tag=simonsayscom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Uncharted</a> by Margaret Heffernan (September 8)</h4><p>Ideal for these turbulent times, entrepreneur, CEO, and TED speaker Margaret Heffernan offers tips for preparing for and navigating uncertainty—from people who aren't daunted by it. </p>
<h2>On Building Kinder, More Inclusive Workplaces</h2>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-Everyone-Practices-Googles-Inclusion/dp/1119646227" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Building for Everyone</a> by Annie Jean-Baptiste (August 18)</h4><p>The head of Google's product inclusion team, Annie shares case studies and personal experiences to teach us how to incorporate diversity and inclusion in product design, ensuring that the products we create work for everyone.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Even-Millennials-Burnout-Generation/dp/0358315077" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can't Even</a> by Anne Helen Petersen (September 22)</h4><p>Feeling burnt out? Join the club. Previously a senior culture writer at Buzzfeed, Anne Helen Petersen has seen millennial burnout firsthand—now she's offering strategies for individuals, societies, and companies to prevent it.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Good-AT-Work-Wellbeing/dp/1642797529" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do Good at Work</a> by Bea Boccalando (November 24)</h4><p>If you feel lost and demotivated at work, you're not alone. Bea Boccalando presents a framework to help workers break free from work that feels meaningless... without quitting their jobs! Learn the art and science of job purposing to unlock fulfillment at work.</p>
<h4><a href="https://www.maellegavet.com/book/" target="_blank">Trampled by Unicorns</a> by Maëlle Gavet (September 29)</h4><p>Gavet explores the lack of empathy in big tech and shares steps the industry can take to course correct and have a positive impact on the world. </p>
<h4><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Your-Token-Black-Colleague-ebook/dp/B08FBLWLQ6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague</a> by Talisa Lavarry (August 21)</h4><p><span>Diversity and inclusion consultant Talisa Lavarry shares stories of the discrimination she's faced in her career, and lessons for building more equitable <span style="font-size: 14px;">workplaces</span>. </span></p>
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July 10, 2020
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12 Ways to Seem Smart in a Zoom Meeting
It's been six years since Sarah Cooper graced us with her 10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. But how on earth can we appear smart in our new virtual world, in which for many of us, going to work is just sitting in one long series of probably-not-necessary Zoom meetings?
<p>Well, we've got you covered with 12 (that's two better than 10!) tips for seeming smart in a Zoom meeting:<br/></p>
1. Dial in.
<p>Dialing in rather than joining via the link instantly boosts your credibility. Who calls into Zoom meetings? People who are still busy and important enough to be leaving their houses! But you needn't actually be one of those people, or even more than a foot away from your computer to pull off this maneuver. (Remember, this article is called *seeming* smart, not being smart.)</p><p><strong></strong><em>Bonus: </em>If it's a large meeting at which attendance will be taken, the person running the meeting will inevitably ask, "Who's calling in from 443-322-2121?" That's when you raise your metaphorical hand, jump off mute, and say "[Your name] here. Really looking forward to hearing your perspective on [meeting topic]." And voila! You've stolen the meeting spotlight.</p>2. Don't come on camera—ever.
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQ0ODU5OS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNjMwNjI3OX0.4fLyq2CvkZAJ7n_03esZepY37mOdyGdDdTEUYt5XEU0/img.png?width=980" id="bc7e6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fbbf21cc5d8c863b30654ae6993b04f5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><br></p><p>Much like the "dial in," this technique works because it makes you appear aloof. If <em>The Crown has </em>taught me anything, it's that the key to maintaining a sense of mystique and prestige is to keep people at arm's length—and if you absolutely <em>must</em> touch them, wear a glove.</p>3. Only communicate via chat.
<p>Once you've mastered the art of staying off camera, you can level up by communicating exclusively via the chat box. Don't come off mute at all, even if the speaker asks your opinion. You are the elusive chatter and you will not be forced into actually participating in said meeting.</p>4. Ask to share your screen.
<p>Being aloof is great, but it's all about balance. Sprinkling in some active participation will really shock and impress your colleagues if you catch them off guard, so save this technique for when you've strategically <em>not </em>participated in a string of meetings.</p><p>Spend a few minutes prior to the meeting prepping a few inspirational slides with words like "synergy," "optimization," and "redefining 'culture'", or spend a few minutes poking around in Google Analytics. </p><p>Then wait for the opportune moment to say, "Can I just share my screen for a moment? I have some really interesting data I'd like to share...." and BAM — brilliance established.</p>5. Show off your Zoom-saviness.
<p>Try saying, "You know you can mute people, right?" to the host when they beg whoever's got the lawn mower and crying baby in the background to put themselves on mute for the nth time.<br></p>6. Create an alter ego.
<p>This tactic requires commitment, but the pay off is certainly worth it. Join the Zoom meeting from your normal account + name, and then join it again on a second device from an alias. Have your alter-ego ask some probing or stat-based questions in the chat and have the answers ready ahead of time. It should work something like this:</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><strong>Your alter ego Charlene</strong><strong>:</strong> "Does anyone know what percentage conversion rates increased by in Q2?"</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><strong>Real you</strong>: *doesn't miss a beat* "It looks like Charlene has a question in the chat. That would be 36%."</p><div>Never mind that no one on your team knows who Charlene is or why she's at this meeting, they'll be too blown away by your brilliance to notice. (Bonus points if you use this strategy in conjunction with techniques 1, 2, 3 or 4!)</div>7. Place an obscure object in your background that exudes intelligence.
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQ0ODYxOC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYwNzk5Njg2Mn0.V9_-3Ij3v_QndseqlrXRt5Nn39EJ97-itjls5zzYPf8/img.png?width=980" id="a369d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="604a2f04b53c2e3bc801bfa5256f367b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><br></p><p>We're talking a telescope, or perhaps a hardcover copy of <em>War & Peace </em>(no one need know that its only purpose in your life is as a makeshift yoga block).</p><p>If you don't have any suitable props at your disposal, do not despair: download some screenshots of Sheldon's apartment from <em>Big Bang Theory </em>or the chalkboard in <em>Good Will Hunting </em>and use those as a virtual background.</p>8. Ask "Is this really the best course of action given the current climate?"
<p>Economic collapse, COVID, racism… No need to specify whether you're referring to one or all of the above; just sit back and watch your boss squirm amidst the ambiguity.</p><p>This strategy pairs very well with techniques 2 and 3. You can prep additional vague-but-probing questions ahead of time and pepper them into the chat box throughout the meeting:</p><ul><li>How will this scale?</li><li>Do we really have the bandwidth for this right now?</li><li>What's the value-add here?</li></ul>9. Remind everyone that you have a paid Zoom account.
<p>"Oh, it looks like we're getting the 40-minute warning. I have a paid account, do you want to switch to my room?" It's helpful, with just a touch of condescension. Everyone knows condescending people are smart. And everyone knows that people with paid Zoom accounts are super important.</p>10. Tell everyone you have a hard stop.
<p>When pressed for details, share your philosophy on "work-from-home" balance and how committed you are to getting up once an hour to walk to your refrigerator.</p>11. Ask the screensharer/host to "pull something up" for everyone.
<p>Ask the presenter to navigate to a screen that only you know how to navigate well. Laugh maniacally while they suffer from crippling performance anxiety. Let them struggle for as long as is tolerable before saying, "Oh you know what? I can just share my screen if you want. That would probably be easier." BAM you're the hero. Don't worry, no one will even pause to consider that you could have proposed this course of action from the start.</p>12. Say Zoom fatigue as many times as possible.
<p>If you're too tired to employ any of the other strategies, just say "I know everyone is experiencing a lot of Zoom fatigue, so we can keep this meeting short." Then hang up as quickly as possible. Meeting averted! </p><p>After all, there's no better way to demonstrate your intelligence in a virtual meeting than to demonstrate why it wasn't really necessary in the first place. </p>
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July 03, 2020
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Looking for a Remote Job During COVID? 3 Talks to Watch
Women Founders & CEOs Share Their Tips
If you're anxious about looking for a new job right now, you're not alone. We've talked before about how you can land a job in the midst of COVID-19, but today we wanted to share advice from some of the experts who spoke at our inaugural Diversity Reboot Summit.
<p>Adda Birnir (CEO of Skillcrush), Reshma Saujani (Founder of Girls Who Code), Kristy Wallace (CEO of Ellevate Network), Natasha Green (Sr. Local Communities Manager at AnitaB.org Initiative) and Dee Poku-Spalding (Founder and CEO of WIE) covered up-skilling, bravery, and networking in a remote world.</p><p>Watch their talks below, and don't forget to check out the <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/?location=Remote" target="_blank">hundreds of remote jobs available on PowerToFly</a> (you can get remote jobs sent to your inbox weekly by signing up <a href="https://powertofly.com/jobs/subscription?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TalentNewsletter090119" target="_blank">here</a>.) </p>
<p><br/></p><p>----</p><p>Good luck in your search and let us know how else we can support you in the comments below.</p>
If you're struggling with perfectionism:
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="824ce73e30a279a266a5dd91047dd6f5"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y58Luzbv_vw?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, the international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a computer programmer looks like and does. Since her viral TED Talk, "Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection" resonated worldwide, Reshma has been on a mission to inspire women to leave socially-ingrained perfectionism behind and rewire themselves for braver, bolder lives. Reshma talked with Zeryn Sarpangal, Chief Financial and People Officer, Code For America, about how women can work to be brave, not perfect, as they look for new opportunities. </em></p>If you're looking to pivot into tech (and land a remote job):
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="80353e84513d2d043db309aaa94d457a"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZaPMxG_5C40?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>Adda Birnir, CEO of Skillcrush, shares her tips for getting the skills you need to land a remote job, even if you don't have a tech background. Skillcrush is an online tech-education company that helps their women make a career change into tech. </em></p>If you need an inside connection:
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e38baadbe67361bff0eb4b95a5d2ade3"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gjK8kjosZe8?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p><em>How will we connect with others professionally as social distancing continues? During this session, Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate Network; Natasha Green, Sr. Local Communities Manager at AnitaB.org Initiative; and Dee Poku-Spalding, Founder and CEO of WIE (Women: Inspiration and Enterprise) share their expert networking advice with Organized SHIFT CEO Landi Spearman.</em></p>
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June 12, 2020
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How These Companies Are Celebrating Pride (Virtually!) in 2020
By April, most of us knew that Pride month would look and feel different this year. And by May, not only did we know it would look and feel different, we knew that it should. It wouldn't be right to celebrate Pride without acknowledging the contributions of the Black trans women who led the Stonewall Riots 51 years ago and made Pride as we know it today possible — Pride began with a protest, and although Pride parades have been cancelled this year, many LGBTQ+ individuals are celebrating by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against racism and police brutality.
<p>In a year that has been marked by so much change, uncertainty, and devastation, it's never been more important to celebrate everything that Pride stands for: self-affirmation, dignity, and equality. </p><p><span></span>Here's how 22 of our partner companies are keeping the spirit of Pride alive in their workplaces, reminiscing about Pride celebrations and parades from years past, and most importantly, advocating for equality for LGBTQ+ individuals this month and all year round:</p>
PwC
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjA4MS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNzI2ODcwOH0.PlIE20E5fHPdh3g10A_kOp6KGlrFY0hThx0JCIj-l88/img.png?width=980" id="5802e" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="bcd9be94ecc908c2675169a8216c5118" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"At PwC, we are committed to a culture of belonging where diverse individuals can form a genuine community. Pride Month is an opportunity for the firm and our people to demonstrate that purpose and inclusion. Throughout June, external articles, #PwCPride social media, and a video will feature PwCers courageously sharing their coming-out stories, highlighting supportive benefits and explaining why they can bring their whole selves to work.</p><p>We also look forward to virtually celebrating with various activities focused on advocating, educating, and entertaining during Pride Month.The PwC US National<a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/about/diversity/shine.html" target="_blank"> <u>Shine</u></a> Committee will be hosting a Pride trivia night, fundraising for AIDS/LifeCycle, and streaming a national Pride Month webcast."</p><p><strong>Learn more about PwC <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/pwc">here</a>.</strong></p>Flatiron Health, Inc.
<p>"Though we can't be together in-person this Pride, we can still strengthen our community and bring it together. While we are hosting virtual events, including a cooking class and a panel, we are placing an emphasis on recognizing our history, remembering the BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) and TGNC (Trans/Gender Non-Conforming) folx who led uprisings against police brutality and violence. We are educating ourselves and our allies on systemic racism and appropriation within our LGBTQ+ community, and determining actions we can take to ensure long-lasting change."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Flatiron Health, Inc <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/flatiron-health-inc">here</a>.</strong><br></p>Bristol Myers Squibb
<p>"Our team has developed a set of virtual activities that promise to be engaging, informative, and fun, all aligned with our four priorities for the year: Addressing Covering and Inclusion in the workplace through our Keynote storytelling event, supporting colleagues' professional development, advancing external recruiting through social media, and educating our workforce on the work BMS is supporting to positively impact LGBTQ+ health disparities. We'll also create a virtual mosaic pride flag from pictures our members submit that we'll reveal at the end of June!"<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Learn more about Bristol Myers Squibb <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/bristol-myers-squibb">here</a>.</strong></p>PagerDuty
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQwNDY4MC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxODAyMjYwM30.4c8b0MD9Zr7EJzLmU963SNr6jIb3apXov52RfrSQSEI/img.png?width=980" id="2f0f2" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="790d41b1aa462fd32afc73e2b09d48b2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"PagerDuty has<a href="https://www.pagerduty.com/blog/pride-month-2019/" target="_blank"> <u>long celebrated Pride</u></a>, and our colleagues look forward to Pride Week each year. Our challenge: how can we give them the same great experience when everyone is working from home? Our RainbowDuty employee resource group looked at the past events and found some that are Zoom-friendly: our always-popular panel discussion and our screening of selected TED talks. We also adapted some of our other activities - our "wear a Pride color" events changed to "color your Zoom background", for example. And we replaced some events, such as our happy hours, with more virtual-friendly activities like a trivia night."</p><p><strong>Learn more about PagerDuty <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/pagerduty">here</a>.</strong></p>Freddie Mac
<p>"Freddie Mac - Celebrating Pride Month Virtually at Freddie Mac - Our Pride employee resource group (ERG) is hosting virtual activities and programs throughout Pride Month to celebrate and honor the diversity of our community. In lieu of the 2020 Pride Parade, Pride ERG members will showcase what Pride means to them in a virtual parade of Tik Tok videos and other talents streamed via Microsoft Teams. Mid-month, Pride is teaming up with our Working Parents ERG to host an LGBTQ+ parenting panel that covers everything from advice around children coming out to their family to understanding Freddie Mac's adoption benefits — and more. Later in the month, we're bringing in bi+ activist and speaker Robin Ochs to lead a training on the bisexual, pansexual and fluid employee experience in the workplace based on data from her studies."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Freddie Mac <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/freddie-mac">here</a>.</strong></p>Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT)
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjE4OS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NTAxOTM3Mn0.Atb4_Ja_Qfwnf2a1gkSymlhuAWa-fvlkXSuEuXT2q6k/img.png?width=980" id="25887" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5532e1deffc14618f50ac9f1410c8188" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"TpT is celebrating Pride Month with a number of events and experiences led by Flora, ourLGBTQ Employee Resource Group. This year, like the rest of the world, we're going virtual! The group will organize everything from Pride events to a panel discussion featuring a few LGBTQ members from our 150k+ seller community.</p><p>Additionally, our marketing team is assembling branded blog posts and features with our greater community of 6M+ educators."</p><p><strong>Learn more about TpT <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/teachers-pay-teachers">here</a>.</strong></p>Quip
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjE5OC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzkyNzE2N30.bWEAQqoTirGbnOr214cBXGUHvoThakWN3LKUTjWYtes/img.jpg?width=980" id="d0d9c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="35320fb3938c91a616fa8145170f7c23" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><div>"We're celebrating all month long. Here are just a few things we're doing to keep the spirit of Pride alive!</div><ul><li>Trivia through Kahoot and topics include<ul><li>Pop culture references - 80s/90s</li><li>LGBTQ Celebrities</li><li>Rupaul's Drag Race</li></ul></li><li>Wearing rainbow the entire day</li><li>Sharing a Pride playlist for people to enjoy</li><li>Host a Quip LGBTQ panel with volunteers and moderator."</li></ul><div><strong>Learn more about Quip <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/quip">here</a>.</strong></div>National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
<span style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ab9739f3a68f632bdcbf8e00dd00de2f"><iframe lazy-loadable="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FhFtCa-p8xc?rel=0" width="100%" height="auto" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></span><p>Watch the video above to learn more about support for LGTBQ+ employees and past pride celebrations at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.</p><p><strong>Learn more about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/national-geospatial-intelligence-agency">here</a>.</strong></p>Kin + Carta
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjIxOS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MzQ4NDgzOH0.OYrADx5msqHUpGaZ0e74QX4Si1dnMM4EunKf9lPgOwI/img.jpg?width=980" id="777fb" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c90ed2b266a468fd0cb6521b8ebf296d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"Kin + Carta is celebrating Pride with a theme of #YouUsMeWe which calls on each of us to reach out and understand one another, demanding us to be better allies within our communities. Themes of intersectionality have been incorporated into every piece of our celebrations — educating our Kin on the existing intersections within the LGBTQIA+ community (race, gender, socioeconomic class, age, disability, etc.) Kin + Carta has planned an allyship workshop, a panel discussion, a pub quiz, and educational materials for employees. These Pride events and materials are intended to strengthen the ways we support and advocate for one another at Kin + Carta."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Kin + Carta <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/kin-carta">here</a>.</strong></p>Elastic
<p>"Historically, Pride is celebrated with large outdoor events around the world. Due to the current pandemic, we're doing things a little differently this year. Elastic's<a href="https://www.elastic.co/about/our-source-code" target="_blank"> <u>Source Code</u></a> invites employees to come "As YOU Are" to Elastic, so we've created Pride-themed Zoom backgrounds for folks to download to celebrate our LGBTQA+ employees virtually throughout the month of June. Elastic is also matching our employee donations to LGBTQIA + organizations throughout the month of June. To learn more about about our Pride celebrations read this blog post →<a href="https://go.es.io/2XzwgPB" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://go.es.io/2XzwgPB" target="_blank">https://go.es.io/2XzwgPB</a>"</u></p><p><strong>Learn more about Elastic <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/elastic">here</a>.</strong></p>Spotify
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjI3Ni9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzE1OTQxMX0.d9_2eLYjhP9HztEt93Zeldjks9c8WWt6eBi2J-eaozQ/img.png?width=980" id="f3469" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8f20673f75bd8c3aafb549864f0ba980" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"At Spotify, our Pride theme this year is "<a href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-06-03/spotify-celebrates-lgbtqia-creators-and-fans-with-our-2020-pride-campaign/" target="_blank"><u>Unlike Any Other.</u></a>" Now more than ever this theme rings true. On our platform, we welcome back the<a href="https://open.spotify.com/genre/pride-page" target="_blank"> <u>Pride Hub</u></a> for playlists and podcasts that amplify LGBTQAI + creators and, in particular, Queer Black voices via our "The House of…" playlists. In addition our<a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/kids/?utm_source=us-en_brand_contextual_text&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=alwayson_ucanz_us_premiumbusiness_kids_brand+contextual-desktop+text+bmm+us-en+google&gclid=CjwKCAjw2uf2BRBpEiwA31VZj7rS_p0PmVS7-uMnG8gwSmqPttuC4FEFQXQyU4M6ulwuRWGxBOD_MxoCllUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank"> <u>Kids App</u></a> will be featuring a Pride playlist this year called, Love is Love, aimed to inspire self acceptance. For our employees we're doing a day long virtual celebration and have rolled out special Pride email signatures, Zoom backgrounds and pronoun stickers. We will continue to celebrate Pride all year in our different markets around the world. Follow @spotifyjobs on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotify/">LinkedIn</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Spotifyjobs?s=20">Twitter</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/spotifyjobs/">Instagram</a>."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Spotify <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/spotify">here</a>.</strong></p>MongoDB
<p>"MongoDB is hosting a session to amplify intersectional voices within the LGBTQ+ community. This is part of "Decoding Inclusion," an internal series aimed at building community and sharing foundational knowledge about D&I topics to further our understanding of differences. There are two affinity groups that aim to maintain a safe space for the community; Queeries, for those identifying as LGBTQ+ or questioning, and Underrepresented Genders in Tech (UGT) for people of underrepresented genders in technical roles. This June, MongoDB will also host events for employees around the globe, including "The ABCs of LGBT+," drag bingo, and more."</p><p><strong>Learn more about MongoDB <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/mongodb">here</a>.</strong></p>T. Rowe Price
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4OTU5Ny9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxMjgxMDUxNH0.4Af8any-6-B4uDpnspYPpoN6K8tFtNC6yGTom2pAj7Q/img.png?width=980" id="06caf" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e975650eaf685824a274307fa0952498" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"T. Rowe Price is offering virtual Pride experiences globally. We are connecting our associates to Global Pride 2020, a virtual celebration of Pride featuring musical performances, speeches, and key messages from human rights activists across the globe. Associates are also participating in the Denver Virtual Pride Parade, through a video montage. For the first time ever, the T. Rowe Price headquarters will display rainbow lights in support of our associates, friends, and family members in the LGBTQ+ starting June 15th. The firm continues to match associates' donations to nonprofits that address key issues important to the LBGT community."</p><p><strong>Learn more about T. Rowe Price <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/t-rowe-price-group-inc" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></p>S&P Global
<p>"In celebration of Pride Month, Spectrum, S&P Global's LGBTQ+ & Friends Employee Resource Group, is hosting several virtual events to mark the occasion. Spectrum's Mexico City chapter will lead a discussion for employees across North America and Latin America on building a more inclusive world. Spectrum's Singapore chapter will host a virtual lunch for their members the day prior to the Singapore Pink Dot celebration. In addition, S&P Global will share profiles of our LGBTQ+ colleagues internally and on social media. All of our actions and messages to mark Pride Month are in solidarity with the members of our Black community at this critical time."</p><p><strong>Learn more about S&P Global <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/s-p-global-inc">here</a>.</strong></p>Priceline
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjMwMi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MDk5NDU5NH0.-KCbJ4-t7Ky1_VJtVpyrOcCsujalbe18ThoBbSMlZnw/img.png?width=980" id="b4791" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cf25535f73cd7c58fae82961cc0b5e8d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"Last year, employees from Priceline, as well as our parent and sister companies, marched together in the Pride Parade in New York. </p><p>This year, Priceline will be honoring Pride Month by incorporating it in Project QuaranTEAM (Quarantine Engagement Program). Next week, we are asking employees to include rainbow colors in their Zoom backgrounds as well as dress up in tie-dye and/or rainbow colors on Wednesday (Wednesday is Priceline Pride Day). We wish everyone a healthy, safe and happy Pride Month!"</p><p><strong>Learn more about Priceline <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/priceline">here</a>.</strong></p>Karat, Inc.
<p>"Last month, Karat unveiled a new candidate feature that asks candidates their preferred pronouns. Below are a couple of quotes from the team addressing why this was an important project to prioritize this year, and how we went about making the changes to be as inclusive and sensitive as possible: "We've all been on the candidate side at least once if not many many times. We apply, interview, and all the while hope that not only are we communicating ourselves in our most authentic versions but that we're being accepted and celebrated too. Karat plays such a fundamental role in that process. We have the opportunity to lean into our candidates' stories and lift them up. The pronoun selector is just one of many ways we try to recognize and celebrate our candidates to ensure they're recognized and celebrated at work." - Irena Lam (she/her), Karat Senior Product Manager</p><p>"All interviews are at heart a conversation, the hopeful start of a long working relationship. Accurately recording a candidate's name and pronouns is a small part of building a healthy work relationship, one that not only sets up coworkers to gracefully meet and refer to a new hire without hesitation or confusion or embarrassment but also sets up new hires to shine and contribute their full potential." - Lusen Mendel (they/them), Karat Director of Developer Relations</p><p>"Our design team researched extensively to ensure we approached this feature with intention and care. We learned it's key not just to know exactly why we're asking for it but to communicate that transparently with the candidate. English as a second language was another important perspective our product designer considered, to ensure our language was clear for folks more familiar with English pronouns or less." - Irena Lam (she/her), Karat Senior Product Manager</p><p><strong>Learn more about Karat, Inc. <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/karat-inc">here</a>.</strong></p>Deloitte LLP
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM5NzM3Ny9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NzIzOTc5Mn0.Yfc-XZ4UM-7O_-uv8e2w9aDh2p0CTI5kk7eci7a6WAs/img.png?width=980" id="2f8b1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="d3542c4efd66f03f192227be1cb0b16f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"Across the country, Deloitte's Inclusion Councils are celebrating Pride with virtual events, including a Pride-themed Zoom background contest, Pride trivia, and hosting important discussions on advancing inclusion. Our people are also supporting the LGBTQ+ community through giving and virtual volunteering."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Deloitte LLP <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/deloitte1">here</a>.</strong></p>Moody's Corporation
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4MjI5OS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyOTU3NDQ3NX0.ubFe6xnM1Vz6jc8cCSfht1qNyEDSvk9HJ3NCTFK3IuA/img.jpg?width=980" id="12d46" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5360db79f14413363a7ad2f107acf854" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"Moody's strongly supports our LGBT employees and are proud to be named a top employer by the Human Rights Campaign and Stonewall UK. For Pride Month 2020, we have created a global Pride Calendar, encouraging our employers to research and learn about LGBT history each day in June. This year, as we cannot celebrate in person, we are hosting several virtual activities around the world, such as trivia nights, fireside chats and documentary screenings, as well as participating in the virtual AIDS Walk in New York City. Additionally, we are proudly displaying our rainbow Moody's logo across all online platforms."</p><p><strong>Learn more about Moody's Corporation <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/moody-s-corporation">here</a>.</strong></p>Lattice
<p>"Although bummed we can't celebrate Pride with in-person events, we are excited to try it virtually. Latticians have put together the following events for Lattice: </p><ul><li>MasterClass: "RuPaul Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity"</li><li>Pride Happy Hour</li><li>Movie Night: "How to Survive a Plague" with a discussion, and a fundraiser."</li></ul><p>Learn more about Lattice <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/lattice">here</a>.</p>Relativity LLC
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzQwNDY4MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzODQ5NDY4NX0._PXPvZci5ztiypfejPn8HM3TBg6UtvIMhXn6-GHGJP0/img.jpg?width=980" id="f511e" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7154b0af21bfaab9bdca13fa99b719ae" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"At Relativity, our LGBTQ+ focused Community Resource Group, Relativity Pride, has planned for a month full of programming to celebrate and recognize Pride Month. From social media posts in our Pride gear, a trivia night, and special Zoom backgrounds, to a panel about Allies and how they can contribute to experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, it will be a month of learning, supporting, and sharing stories, with celebration mixed in. In addition to our internal plans, Relativity is a sponsor of the Lesbians Who Tech Global Pride Summit on June 22-26."</p><p>Learn more about Relativity LLC <a target="_blank" href="https://powertofly.com/companies/relativity-llc">here</a>.</p>Raytheon Intelligence & Space
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzM4OTcwMi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMTA4NTg5NX0.UHNeXkxDHApyUEPvMXB4CvvV2YcnNDoZMD5vDZHsQW8/img.png?width=980" id="ef3d7" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5fcc8f1db97d6f5b7fbf094572d332f8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>"During Pride month, we commemorate the positive impact that the LGBTQ community has had on society. We are proud to see Raytheon Intelligence & Space create a culture of inclusion so everyone can bring their whole self to work,"- David Broadbent and Eric Ditmars, Raytheon Intelligence & Space executive diversity champions</p><p><strong>Learn more about Raytheon Intelligence & Space <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/raytheon-technologies" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></p>Guru Technologies
<p>"This Pride Month, we're celebrating the people that made LGBTQ+ history, those who took on the fight for equal rights that we continue today. These groundbreaking heroes made art, policy, and culture that changed this country for the better. As part of Guru's <a href="https://blog.getguru.com/fighting-systemic-racism-and-learning-to-be-better" target="_blank">ongoing commitment to fight racism</a>, we are specifically celebrating the Black heroes who are often overlooked in LGBTQ+ history. We've created several Zoom backgrounds to help celebrate." </p><p>You can view the Zoom backgrounds and learn more about some of the heroes Guru is celebrating <a href="https://app.getguru.com/card/c7a8EGBi/Pride-Month-2020-Celebrating-LGBTQ-Heroes" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Learn more about Guru Technologies <a href="https://powertofly.com/companies/guru-technologies" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></p>
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