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What Generation are you? In the office we have been talking about our first jobs, and what are motivations are to work (back then and now). 🏳️🌈 #GenX : Born 1965 – 1980 Gen X lived through big shifting landscapes after “the summer of love”, such as the rise in LGBTQ+ rights, MTV culture. This generation represents a sense of independence who take pride in their entrepreneurial spirit. They will value far more relaxed and flexible environments but are driven by financial gains and security. 💾 #millennials (Gen Y) 1981 – 1996 The first generation to grow up in the age of technological advances. This time represents the fastest growing segment of the workforce. They value meaningful work with unleashed creativity, results orientated and not afraid to challenge authority so can challenge to status quo and can be accused of being impatient by their “boomer” parents/colleagues. 📲#genz (iGen) 1997-2015 Gen Z kids are the first to be born into a world where they know nothing else besides being constantly connected to one another (phones, screens, tablets). This generations is incredibly accepting, inclusive and diverse with great creativity. Challenges Gen z have because they have grown up in a life of distractions and abundance mean concentration and motivation can be affected. Which one are you? Im GenX. #GENX #GENZ #millenials #officeculture #firstjob #careers #careermotivations #flexiblework #syntechrecruitment

What matters most to you when looking for a new job? A diverse team & good office culture is always top of the list, along with progression & salary. But creating a culture that suits a mix of age groups, cultures & personalities can be hard especially when you look at recent research on whats important to them - See Below 🔻 🏳️🌈 #GenX : Born 1965 – 1980 Gen X lived through big shifting landscapes after “the summer of love”, such as the rise in LGBTQ+ rights, MTV culture. This generation represents a sense of independence who take pride in their entrepreneurial spirit. They will value far more relaxed and flexible environments but are driven by financial gains and security. 💾 #millennials (Gen Y) 1981 – 1996 The first generation to grow up in the age of technological advances. This time represents the fastest growing segment of the workforce. They value meaningful work with unleashed creativity, results orientated and not afraid to challenge authority so can challenge to status quo and can be accused of being impatient by their “boomer” parents/colleagues. 📲#genz (iGen) 1997-2015 Gen Z kids are the first to be born into a world where they know nothing else besides being constantly connected to one another (phones, screens, tablets). This generations is incredibly accepting, inclusive and diverse with great creativity. Challenges Gen z have because they have grown up in a life of distractions and abundance mean concentration and motivation can be affected. What Generation are you? #genx #genz #officeculture #office #diversity #hiringnow #millenials #teamculture #recruitmentlife

Next Monday I will be celebrating my 66th birthday, so I am going to take a 4 day staycation and just chill for a bit. I'll also be taking a break from LinkedIn accept for the occasional check in to see if there are any issues with any of the groups I manage. As for birthday wishes and gifts, what I would really like is to connect with more people here on LinkedIn who are involved with accessibility, assistive technology, and gaming. I feel gaming is a gateway for assistive technology innovators to get started in, and it's fun. For what it's worth I manage a LinkedIn group called "Assistive Technology Makers & Shakers" (https://lnkd.in/g_ndN9XR) Feel free to join if you have an interest in accessibility and assistive technology. Another group I manage and hope more people join is the "Queer Career Search" group (https://lnkd.in/gjM6U-Cp) which is intended to be a community resource for LGBTQ individuals and Allies to share job listings and articles relating to LGBTQ employment issues. If you are a recruiter or HR professional looking to reach out to the LGBTQ community then feel free to join and share job listings and any news you feel is relevant to the LGBTQ community. Next time I post here on LinkedIn I will be a year older and maybe a little more wiser, if not more relaxed. Cheers ~ Jim PS: If you want to give me a little gift for my birthday you can share this post to your network so as to help me reach out more to those individuals and communities I am interested in working with. Thanks! #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #CreativeSolutions #HelpingOthers #Queer #Career #Jobs #LGBTQ #Employment #Recruiters #HR #HumanResources

Pride month got you realizing your team isn’t as diverse as you’d like? Partner with these 5 associations to reach more LGBTQ+ talent. Whether that be by advertising open positions directly to their networks or sponsoring, you can show your support and consciously diversify your candidates. 👉 Out in Tech 👉 Lesbians Who Tech & Allies 👉 TransTech Social Enterprises 👉 Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) 👉 Out & Equal What strategies have you found most effective in recruiting diverse talent? #PrideMonth #Recruitment #DEI

The culture of feedback is something that completely changed our workflow at Hily — Dating App, and Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating App. It’s definitely the thing I’d like to share to help young managers pay attention to their collaboration with the team. We are still in the process of moderating and finding the ideal approach for it, but there already are a bunch of rules that our colleagues follow: – Check your motives. – Be objective and specific. – Never turn the talk in a personal direction. – If you criticize, you propose alternative options, or you honestly admit you don’t have any, but you are ready to help with searching/creating. – The feedback should be inspirational and developing and not abusive. – Speak only for yourself; don’t pass the words of others. – Allow commenting and explaining. It’s been the third year of implementing this type of communication, and I can see the boost in productivity and self-improvement across the teams. Truly sure we’re on the same page, and it’s gaining momentum.

Apparently for every 10 jobs applied to, 6 are likely to be rejections. 😶🌫️ This doesn't even include those who Ghost people. Don't let silence determine your worth. As long as one person believes in you, you are never truly alone. 🥹 Go into the weekend with hope for a better tomorrow. The right opportunity will come. 👫 #GameIndustry #GameDevelopment #Jobseekers #Hiring #EntryLevel #Support #MentalHealth #Layoffs #WomenInTech #Advice #Resource #Network #Community #OpenToNetwork #LGBTQ+ #DEI #Portfolio #Marketing

Hey Stars, Wow ! what a wonderful pride month that was :) so many Stars I meet along the way and learned so much and was great to share the love in so many ways :) I even won a prize in life drawing at a pride party ! now thats a story to share at my next Freestars lol :) So continuing the journey of DE&I beyond Pride Month, I'm excited to support our LGBTQ+ communities throughout the year and many other DE&I Stars. This week, let's dive into building a career in contracting. Flexibility is key - from learning to network to building a contart business, the opportunities are vast for contractors. Challenges can lead to great success, whether it's hands-on work or strategy and it can be challenging and fun too :) Stay tuned for insights on networking, IR35, and more engaging topics! Whether you aim to be a contractor on our books or seek diverse talent for your team, I'm here to help. There are so many ways Superstars can help Book a session via Linktree for coaching or Talent and Client collaboration. Wishing all Superstars a fantastic Election Week. can I say that ? lol Let's embrace the lessons of today for a brighter future ahead. Remember, you are fabulous stars! see you soon :) ✨ #Recruitment #Hiring #Careers #DiversityHiring #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualOpportunityEmployer #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #LGBTQAtWork #DiverseWorkplace #InclusiveHiring #DiversityMatters #Superstars #staffing #mentor #coaching #events

✨ Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a role that no longer aligns with who you are or where you want to go? For many women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ professionals, the reality of feeling underappreciated or facing bias in the workplace is all too familiar. But here's the truth: You deserve more, and you can have more. 🌟 If you've been laid off or are stuck in a toxic job, I want to remind you: this is not the end of your story. Change is hard—but growth happens when we get uncomfortable, step outside our comfort zones, and reach for something better. 🌱 Now is the perfect time to reimagine your career. Whether you're pivoting into a new industry, looking to sharpen your digital skills, or figuring out how to navigate a job search in today’s AI-driven world, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💼 👉 If you’re struggling in your career or have recently been laid off, book a free 15-minute consultation. The link is in the comments! Let’s get you moving forward. What’s one bold step you're ready to take in your career this year? as a reminder, there are only 6 weeks left until 2025. Are you prepping to be ready for a brand new chapter in the new year? Let's talk about how to make it happen! 💪 #CareerGrowth #LaidOffAndLooking #WomenInTech #LGBTQLeadership #JobSearchStrategy #DiversityInLeadership #AIAndCareers #ResumeTips #LinkedInOptimization #FreeConsultation

Hey Stars, Wow ! what a wonderful pride month that was :) so many Stars I meet along the way and learned so much and was great to share the love in so many ways :) I even won a prize in life drawing at a pride party ! now thats a story to share at my next Freestars lol :) So continuing the journey of DE&I beyond Pride Month, I'm excited to support our LGBTQ+ communities throughout the year and many other DE&I Stars. This week, let's dive into building a career in contracting. Flexibility is key - from learning to network to building a contart business, the opportunities are vast for contractors. Challenges can lead to great success, whether it's hands-on work or strategy and it can be challenging and fun too :) Stay tuned for insights on networking, IR35, and more engaging topics! Whether you aim to be a contractor on our books or seek diverse talent for your team, I'm here to help. There are so many ways Superstars can help Book a session via Linktree for coaching or Talent and Client collaboration. Wishing all Superstars a fantastic Election Week. can I say that ? lol Let's embrace the lessons of today for a brighter future ahead. Remember, you are fabulous stars! see you soon :) ✨ #Recruitment #Hiring #Careers #DiversityHiring #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualOpportunityEmployer #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #LGBTQAtWork #DiverseWorkplace #InclusiveHiring #DiversityMatters #Superstars #staffing #mentor #coaching #events

Hello from the other side! DeepL's 2024 Global Company Event was absolutely amazing for many reasons- the location, the weather, the inspiring keynote talks, of course the awesome people. But the standout for me was my first ever in-person Lightning Talk on the LGBTQ+ topics which are very close to my heart, and I am really quite emotional about how well it went. Setting up, I was a total mess, shaky hands, hiccups, talking at n+1 miles an hour (think how fast I usually talk, then speed it up 1.5x for nerves). The more the room filled up, the more nervous I got- especially when our CPO, CLO, CRO and Chief of Staff walked in! But my awesome colleagues from PROUD-AI and People Ops were quick to fill up the first row with friendly, familiar faces so I could just focus on them. Once I actually got into the topic- wow, what a great atmosphere. All kinds of people in the room shared their experiences with coming out, having to re-confirm and defend their identities, the way they identify themselves visually to other members of the community. All my nerves were replaced by absolute gratitude, not only for the individuals who shared their experiences, but for the safe environment DeepL has created and nurtured for us to have this kind of conversation. Not only are we able to have these conversations in safety, but they are being listened to by the people at the very top, who genuinely care. That, to me, is something very rare and special in the workplace, and long may it continue. Excited to see what PROUD-AI can do next with this kind of support and enthusiasm! #outatwork #lgbtcareers #pride