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Don't let AI steal your diversity. It’s 2024, and businesses have embraced AI in every department, including recruitment. This makes sense: AI can automate repetitive tasks and provide useful insights to recruiters. But how can it damage them and the jobseekers? AI systems, often trained on large datasets of historical data, can perpetuate biases that exist within the data itself (and we all know human data is filled with biases to the brim). As a result, we can potentially take a huge step back and once again include discriminatory practices, disadvantaging certain groups of candidates and hindering diversity in the workplace. We here at SPARK value the importance of having a diverse and global pool of talent, and even though our recruiters are not shying away from implementing AI in the routine, here are some of the rules we choose to follow: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲: We meticulously assess the data used to train our AI recruitment tools, ensuring it accurately reflects the diverse talent pool we strive to attract. 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We employ specialized tools and techniques to detect and eliminate biases ingrained in our AI algorithms, guaranteeing fair treatment for every candidate. 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Throughout the hiring process, our human recruiters maintain vigilance, reviewing AI-generated candidate results to identify and rectify any potential biases that may arise. How do you manage AI in your recruitment process? #AIinRecruitment #DiversityInTheWorkplace #HiringFairness #EthicalAI #InclusiveRecruitment #FairAI Maria Nevedrova Alesya Naberezhnova Ed Snook Danielle Skinner Victoria Davydenko Amanda Prosperi Muscari

As we’ve said bye-bye to the holiday season, many HR professionals were once again left wondering: are corporate parties even worth it? The traditional water cooler chats and spontaneous team lunches have been long replaced by virtual meetings, but corporate parties still hold significant value in fostering employee connections and building team spirit. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺: 🔘 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬: Corporate parties provide a platform for employees to connect and engage in a fun and meaningful setting, effectively reinforcing company culture and values. 🔘 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠: Corporate parties can boost morale and show commitment to employee well-being. This is crucial in competitive industries like tech where retaining top talent is essential. 🔘 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Corporate events provide a relaxed setting for colleagues to interact outside of their professional roles, fostering stronger relationships, trust, and collaboration. While many organizations have opted to forgo traditional office parties in recent years, the tech industry has shown that these gatherings can still be highly successful in a remote setting. From cozy gatherings like the one Revolut just had to the extravaganza at Digital Waffle (Tor Clarkson, you looked beautiful): these events demonstrate that corporate parties can still bring employees together and strengthen company culture. At the heart of a successful corporate party lies the ability to create a genuine sense of connection and belonging among employees. It's about providing an opportunity to let go of work-related stress and simply enjoy each other's company. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰! P.S. We are already open to collaborations 😉 #corporateparties #employeeengagement #remotework #remote #tech #hr Ilya Kuryakov Zoia Seredneva Masha Boone Tatyana Nazarova Halyna Kitor Marianne Spaans 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 (𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐨) 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 🏹 Recruiting in today's job market is more than just a simple HR task; it's an opportunity to sell not only the positions but also the company's brand. After all, a strong employer brand is a powerful tool that can attract top talent. Just think about it: when your company is known for its culture, innovation, and commitment to employee growth, you can leverage that reputation to sell open positions with minimal effort. At SPARK, we love highlighting the benefits of our clients. Luckily, many of them have a strong employer brand, and sometimes it only takes mentioning the company name to get potential candidates instantly excited about the job opportunity. Today, we want to celebrate the companies that only need a short introduction to get candidates instantly excited: 💛 We’ll never stop gushing about Miro. Thanks to the impressive initiatives of Tatjana Obenaus, the company is widely recognized for its positive work environment, culture of innovation, and commitment to employee growth. They’ve recently partnered with Equals for an event tailored for women in tech, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what they do next. ❤️ Flo Health Inc. is another overwhelmingly perfect employer on our list. Monika Auglytė is creating a truly welcoming image of a tech-company focused on diverse and inclusive work environment. 💙 Might be a bit on the nose with the nature of Personio itself, but their employer brand sustained by Jihan Ahmed is the one to thrive for every company. We especially love that they provide support and networking opportunities for employees from different backgrounds and experiences. 🧡 When a company manages to create a truly global network of talent, it’s a definite green flag. We’re talking about you, Semrush. With Yana Romanova in charge, the company is blossoming in the culture of innovation and growth. Way to go! 💚 DataArt is rapidly becoming a leader in the IT industry, and professionals from all around the world are drawn to their product and employer brand, created by Anna Rozova. Just check out the employee testimonials to learn what it’s like to work there. Not every tech company has resources to establish its employer brand (especially when it’s a startup), and here’s when agencies like us come to aid. Even though our strength comes from recruitment techniques rather than from branding, we know exactly how to present your work environment for talents. DM our page or Christine Lyutingo to score a free consultation. #employerbrand #talentattraction #recruitment #techcompanies #strongbrands #startups #sparkrecruitment

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩-𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! As 2023 comes to an end, companies are recognizing their top employees. Today, we're spotlighting the tech industry's all-stars who impressed us this year. Check out the list below, and share the colleagues who deserve to be included 👇 ⭐️ Olga Andrienko from Semrush is an icon for anyone interested in #brandmarketing, creating eye-catching visuals with tips that every brand needs. We want to give a huge shoutout to her and other passionate employees who made Semrush's 20% revenue growth possible. Without them, it wouldn't have been achievable! ⭐️ Let's talk about Chad M. from Tinder, the epitome of a People Partner! He always makes sure that job descriptions are transparent and exciting, and welcomes every new employee as an integral part of the company. Chad is truly a pro! Recently, Tinder won the prestigious Comparably award for "Best Perks & Benefits 2023," and it's all thanks to Chad's incredible efforts. ⭐️ Last week, Flo Health Inc.'s brand-new feature, "Anonymous Mode," was named one of the best inventions of 2023 by none other than TIME. This company is the golden standard of #healthtech, and it's all thanks to the hard work of the dedicated teams assembled by Vam Thomas. As recruiters ourselves, we're always inspired by her deep insights on the profession, and we can't wait to see what she'll achieve in 2024. ⭐️ We don't need to explain how OpenAI impressed and changed the whole world in 2023, but we do want to highlight the incredible work of one of their employees - Executive Creative Director, ★ Rodger Werkhoven. Werkhoven's contributions went beyond just marketing and communication. He instilled a deep appreciation for the human element within OpenAI's endeavors, ensuring that every technological advancement had a sense of purpose and responsibility. ⭐️ Get ready to meet another hero on our list - Hollie Castro, MBA, NACD.DC from Miro. In 2023, she developed an outstanding onboarding program that reduced employee churn by a remarkable 20%! Partner with us to elevate your company with game-changers like these. We consistently deliver the crème de la crème of the tech industry, unearthing hidden gems and nurturing them into superstars that drive business growth and innovation. DM Christine Lyutingo to transform your workforce with the brightest minds in tech! #2023Recap #EmployeeRecognition #IndustryLeaders #TechTalent #CareerInspiration