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🎉 Celebrating Success: The Race Equality Network’s Second “In Conversation With…” Event 🎉 This month, we proudly hosted the second session of In Conversation With..., a new bi-monthly series by The Race Equality Network. This time, we were honored to have Kelebogile Motsa, Senior Partner Relations Manager and DEI Board Chair at Universum, join us. Kele shared her journey from Soweto, South Africa, to Stockholm, her passion for mentoring, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering a stronger, more connected workplace. 🙏 A huge thank you to Kele for her authenticity and inspiration and to everyone who participated in the discussion. We look forward to continuing this series in January! #InConversationWith #DiversityEquityInclusion #RaceEqualityNetwork #Leadership #CareerJourney

Congratulations to all the nominees who were celebrated yesterday at the Axel Springer Award for Change 2024 – including our seven The Stepstone Group finalists 🥳   And we were especially delighted to cheer on three winners from within our business!    🤖 Product of the Year  The Stepstone Group Accessibility Lab     🧭 D&I Leader of the Year  Natalie Matalon (Tepekoylu)   🏆 D&I Champion of the Year  Mimouna Mahdaoui   This achievement is a true testament to our team’s commitment to innovation and a shining example of our core value, #WeRadicallyInclude.  Congratulations to our winners, you inspire us every day! 👏👏 Another big congratulations to our shortlisted colleagues Raj Lal, Isaac Llopis Aracil, and Tracy Davies, as well as our other shortlisted product - Customer Engagement Study Read more about our approach to ESG and sustainability.  https://lnkd.in/e_q-aABT  #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #ESG    _________________________________________  *The Axel Springer Award for Change celebrates the outstanding contributions of our colleagues across the Axel Springer Group's diverse companies and brands. This award highlights individuals who are passionate champions of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, driving meaningful progress both within their teams and across the broader organization. What makes this award truly special is that the recipients were not chosen by a select jury, but by their peers from across the entire Axel Springer Group, reflecting the collective recognition of their impact.   

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Talent Leadership: Nicola Weatherhead Featured in Talent100 2024! 🎉    We are excited to celebrate our very own Nicola Weatherhead, Vice President - People Operations & Talent Acquisition, for being featured in the HIGHER Community Talent100 2024! 🎉 This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to shaping the future of talent acquisition and ability to drive innovation in hiring strategies globally. 👏  The Talent100 Guide celebrates the top leaders who are revolutionizing the industry with their insights, achievements, and strategic vision. Nicola Weatherhead's inclusion reflects her dedication to creating impactful talent solutions and her inspiring leadership in a rapidly evolving field. 💡 What’s in the guide?  - Learn from the journeys of global talent leaders  - Gain actionable insights on flexible hiring, globalisation, and AI in TA.  - Benchmark your strategy with cutting-edge TA metrics and trends. It’s great to see Nicola Weatherhead being recognized for her influence and thought leadership.🙌 📖 Explore Talent100 and download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/eNHFFVPt   #Talent100 #Leadership #TalentAcquisition #FutureOfWork #TAInnovator 

Different is not different, but is actually the norm ✨ This week, our colleagues at The Stepstone Group hosted a truly inspiring networking dinner and panel discussion with the 2hearts community on “Diverse Leadership in a Changing Labor Market” Sebastian Dettmers (CEO of The Stepstone Group), Gülsah Wilke (Co-founder of 2hearts and Partner at DN Capital) and Natalie Matalon (Tepekoylu) (CPO of The Stepstone Group) discussed how migration and AI are reshaping the future of work as well as leadership, technology, education and workforce diversity in Germany – and beyond. 🚀 🌍 The conversation was a powerful reminder of the critical role diverse perspectives play in navigating today’s rapidly evolving workplace and the opportunities that come through fostering inclusive leadership. 💙 Thank you to 2hearts for bringing together such a passionate and forward-thinking group. These discussions not only inspire but also build momentum toward a more inclusive future. We are excited to continue building a future where everyone’s voice makes a difference, and where “Different is not different, but is actually the norm.”- Natalie Matalon (Tepekoylu), Chief People Officer. 🙏 Thanks to all the ‘2hearties’ who joined us here in Düsseldorf. #Diversity #InclusiveLeadership #FutureOfWork #Workforcediversity Nicola Johnstone Rob L'Esperance Amelie Schlicht (geb. Friederich) Elnura Ashimova Berivan Ronahi Akbaba Bianca Lowak Tanja Theres Xenia Pihl

One of our highlights this year: Ada Lovelace Festival! 🌟 This week, several of our talented colleagues at The Stepstone Group participated in the Ada Lovelace Festival, a highlight of the year-long Ada Fellowship program, where future-minded professionals explore the transformative role of #AI and #DigitalInnovation in shaping the workplace of tomorrow. At the event, we were able to see two very familiar faces on stage: 🚀 Our CEO Sebastian Dettmers was part of a panel discussing ‘upskilling and reskilling in the age of automation’. The result: resilience, problem solving and social skills are needed. 🤖 Stefanie Foese, Senior Legal Counsel Tech & Product and Ada Fellowship alumna, together with other great speakers, gave a workshop on how to create a company guideline on responsible AI. Thanks again to ada for the great event and letting us be part of the fellowship: The Ada Fellowship is a one-year, part-time fellowship program designed to guide organizations towards a more digital future. 💙 Special thanks to this year’s cohort for exploring how technological advancements drive social change, build a strong network and gain in-depth insights into current technological trends: Elliot Bloomfield, Robin Reinhold Klea Sanka, Lea Schröder, Marie Klemsmann, Nathalie Hauzeur, Samuel Lwambwa and Wolfgang Schwemmer. Lisanne Wiesmann

The latest edition of #WorkBeat is live, and we’re diving into the crucial link between stress, productivity, and well-being at work. As sick leave rises across Germany and the UK, we're taking a hard look at how stress affects productivity—and exploring proactive strategies for healthier, more resilient workplaces. In this edition: 📉 Hiring Trends Index Q3 2024: Discover why employee health is the key to a productive workforce. 📈 Global Insights: Why China's economic slowdown marks a pivotal moment and what it means for recruiters. 🥪 What’s up with Gen Z Lunch Skippers and 🤖 Virtual Assistants. 💡 Expert Advice by Viktoria Lindner and Marc Jones on how to improve workplace health #HiringTrends #EmployeeWellbeing #LaborMarket

How do we make our workplace more inclusive for neurodiverse colleagues? Our Champions of Accessibility Network (CAN) recently hosted an insightful webinar on “Neurodiversity in the Workplace”. With over 60 colleagues joining, we explored how we can create more inclusive communication and collaboration practices for neurodiverse environments. We were honored to welcome a speaker from the Polish Synapsis Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and driving positive change for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Our session highlighted the importance of neurodiversity and the rich, diverse ways in which people experience the world. While we only scratched the surface, this conversation underscored the significance of inclusivity in our workplace. “Opening discussion and embracing neurodiversity in the workplace fosters better understanding and communication. To succeed together, we must learn to communicate with empathy and kindness, appreciating the uniqueness each colleague brings.” - Ewa Łabuda, Senior Operations Manager But how do you understand neurodivergence? Find out in the carousel below 👇 #Neurodiversity #DEI #Accessibility

Our AI-powered solution to help job seekers find the right fit! 🚀 Are you wondering if your CV matches the job you're applying for? Our newly launched ‘CV Review’ provides real-time, AI-driven insights that show how well your skills align with the job requirements—all in one glance. This smart tool is here to support job seekers and recruiters alike: 🔍 For job seekers: ‘CV Review’ helps you quickly understand how well your qualifications fit the role, boosting confidence and helping you focus on the right opportunities. 🎯 For recruiters: By improving the accuracy of candidate-job matches, this tool helps you connect with more relevant candidates, reducing non-matching applications by 15% in our test phase. 🤝 With ‘CV Review’, we're making the job search experience smoother and more effective—supporting both sides of the hiring process. Available now in German and English on Stepstone.de! #AIRecruiting #JobSearch #CVReview 

China’s economy hits a turning point – what it means for recruiters As China's economy slows 📉 and youth unemployment rises 📊, the labor market is shifting. For recruiters, this challenging moment could actually offer new opportunities—especially in a hiring landscape where talent is more available than ever. But is your team ready to take advantage? 💡 👉 Learn how these changes can impact your recruitment strategy and why now might be the best time to plan ahead in Julius Probst, PhD’s most recent article: https://lnkd.in/e5hQBbxu #LaborMarketChina #LaborMarketInsights #ChinasEconomy

This week we’ve been partying with a purpose 🎉 Members of our Black Network and UK leadership team were proud to represent our business as sponsors at this year’s The Black British Business Awards. The Black British Business Awards were founded with a clear vision: for businesses in the UK to include Black people at all levels of decision-making in at least the proportion we are represented in Britain itself. Yasmin Thompson, Lead Internal Communications EMEA and Black Network member sums up why attending events like this is important for our colleagues. “Coming together in a safe space to network and celebrate Black excellence was both inspiring and empowering. Watching so many amazing Black business people collect their awards and share their experiences also encouraged me to take a moment to reflect upon my own achievements over the last few years.” #BlackBritishBusinessAwards #DEI #WeRadicallyInclude