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Building genuine professional communities (collabs): lessons from Talent Crunch Berlin (TC) Crunch Berlin & the TJS Collaboration Model - Tejas Kumar 🤩 Recently read Tejas’ brilliant framework for professional relationships (as seen in Recruiting Brainfood) and it made me feel like “home” 🤗. There is so much I could learn from it (and also validate some of the things I already managed to do). What great collaboration should be: - Fostering genuine collaborations through regular meetups, skill-sharing sessions, and mentorship programmes. - Building an abundance mindset - when we share knowledge and opportunities, everyone grows faster - Moving beyond the 'everything is competition' mindset - we thrive on collaboration, not gatekeeping! 🛑 Stop hoarding. - Creating safe spaces for vulnerability - real professional growth happens when people feel comfortable sharing challenges. As he puts it: 👉 “Collaboration is not when people coordinate efforts on building separate things that are complementary, but instead when they build the same thing together.” #talentcommunity #berlin #networking #professionaldevelopment #collaboration #communitybuilding #talentcrunch Read more about the TJS Collaboration Model - left the link in the comments.

Tech in Asia is back! And Upsilon's CEO Andrew Fan is planning to attend the Saigon Summit Tech in Asia Events held this year on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 at the 𝐆𝐄𝐌 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 🇻🇳 Apart from networking and meeting the brightest startup minds of the continent, Andrew will be presenting OrgaNice, an AI-powered HR platform created by our product studio for Slack-first teams. This multifunctional tool lets you cut costs on buying individual bots, eliminate time-consuming administrative tasks, and manage things right within your Slack workspace. What can OrgaNice give you a hand with? 🟪 tracking and managing your team’s time off and vacations  🟪 building your company's org chart and keeping it up to date 🟪 automating birthday and work anniversary celebrations 🟪 gathering employee feedback using surveys 🟪 rewarding your teammates with kudos Are you going to be in town? We'll be happy if you stop by our stand and say hello 🤝

Techleap MEET 2024 event last Thursday. Another amazing event organised by Techleap, meeting executives from the Dutch Ecosystem. Some interesting insights: 👉🏼 Most, if not all, companies work with different providers for different tools, in different countries 👉🏼 Most processes aren't centralised or optimised to one single source of truth/platform 👉🏼 #remoteworking is a big topic for all start-ups/scale ups/enterprises 👉🏼 Talent shortage seems to be one of the biggest challenges for non-remote/hybrid companies Especially enjoyed the panel discussion between Job, Rob & Jeroen about fully remote vs. hybrid vs. in office set-up. Not talking about what's better or worst, but around the nuances and challenges of each set-up. And of course always nice to see some colleagues & clients in real life! Jelle, Kieran and Job. #events #techleap #ecosystem #futureofwork

At Global Tech Solutions our clients' IT needs don't take a summer break, and neither do we... The views from the office aren't half bad either! While summer often means vacation mode, we know that IT demands remain constant. The summer might offer a slight breather for some industries, but for us, it's business as usual. 💪🏻 Does the time of year play a significant role in your business? #globaltechsolutions #managedIT #welovewhatwedo

DigitalGenius is a remote-first company, but that means we look to get together a couple of times a year to discuss strategy & culture, collaborate on ideas and then, of course, let our hair down. We also like to look back, and make sure we're carrying the learnings forward. So here's a summary of our last summit at the end of last year. Nadia Siddiqui Bora Titizer

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📢 Join us for a game-changing webinar! We’re excited to announce an exclusive event hosted by Jaime Nacach CEO of Virtual Latinos, and Craig Wake CEO of Proactiviti. 💡 Unlock the Power of LATAM: Enhancing Operations and Tech Teams Through Nearshoring 📅 Date: December 5th ⏰ Time: 11 AM PST Key takeaways: ✅ Learn how nearshoring can drive efficiency and save costs ✅ Discover the benefits of hiring top talent from LATAM ✅ Build stronger, high-performing remote operations and tech teams Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights for your business. Register now! https://hubs.ly/Q02Z4ynj0 #Outsorcing #Nearshoring #RemoteTeams #Webinar #BusinessGrowth

🚀 Keeping top IT professionals isn’t just about perks—it's about creating an environment where they thrive. Here’s how to do it: 💡 Invest in Growth: Offer clear career paths, certifications, and mentorship opportunities. 🎯 Engage Meaningfully: Celebrate achievements, provide purposeful projects, and foster a feedback culture. 📚 Promote Learning & Innovation: Encourage hackathons, fund upskilling, and share industry trends. 🧘 Value Well-being: Support flexibility, mental health, and work-life balance. 🌍 Build Inclusivity: Create diverse, collaborative teams where everyone feels valued. Want to build and retain a thriving tech team? Contact Halcyon Knights. #RetainingTopTechTalent #TechRetention #EmployeeEngagement

Reflections on Today’s Fireside Chat: A Personal Takeaway I had the privilege of attending a Fireside Chat at Atlas School with Hummingbird.Tech and SpringPoint Technologies today. While the discussion covered a range of interesting topics, one unexpected takeaway for me was the value of returning to the office. Hearing about the trend of local and small businesses returning to in-person work felt encouraging—especially as a student preparing to enter the job market. The idea that collaboration drives innovation and strengthens relationships resonates deeply with me, highlighting the importance of balancing flexibility with face-to-face connection. Even in a remote-first world, there’s something irreplaceable about the energy of working together in person. A big thank you to Hummingbird Technologies and Springpoint for hosting such a thoughtful and inspiring event. Learning from industry leaders always leaves me feeling motivated about the future. How do you feel about the return to office? I’d love to hear your thoughts! #FiresideChat #WorkplaceCulture #Innovation #FutureOfWork

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 #Day2 We visited three companies: the venture studio Moon Creative Lab (part of the Mitsui Group), Cisco and Zoom. Each meeting left a lasting impression! 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: ✨ Partnerships as the Driving Force Even large corporations prioritise partnerships. This is what makes Silicon Valley’s ecosystem so strong and dynamic. ✨ Focus on Talent and Autonomy Many companies emphasised hiring smart, proactive people and giving them freedom. It’s a recipe for creativity and big ideas. ✨ The Speed of Innovation Everything here revolves around speed — fast processes, minimal meetings, and almost no bureaucracy. The term "Fast Lane for Innovation" perfectly describes how quickly ideas come to life. ✨ Passion Creates Magic This motto rings true for many companies here. If someone is passionate about what they do, the chances of success are sky-high. ✨ Knowing When to Let Go We heard a lot about the “sunk cost fallacy.” Companies here excel at cutting their losses when a project isn’t working—even if they’ve invested a lot. This rational approach is a game-changer. ✨ Customer First Zoom really impressed me with its focus on people. It doesn’t see itself as a telecom company but as a platform for communication, productivity, and connection. ✨ Personal Highlight: Moon Creative Lab was pure inspiration! Their processes encourage employees to generate, develop, and even lead their own projects as founders.Thank you for the amazing presentation, Michael Peng! Silicon Valley is an extraordinary mix of talent, ideas, and money that creates magic. I’m full of fresh insights and motivation — looking forward to the upcoming days. #siliconvalley #higlights #innovation