Self-Confidence at work: being heard instead of overlooked
Speaking confidently, representing ideas with self-assurance, standing up for your own achievements – a challenge for many. Women and marginalized groups in particular experience that their contributions are ignored. But is reticence the reason?
Career booster or career brake? How parental leave influences your career
Parental leave is an important moment in a career that allows for intensive family time, but can also have an impact on professional careers. While some companies make it easier to return to work, structural hurdles remain in the tech industry with its fast innovation cycle and high competitive pressure.
Home office or chaos? How remote work really works!
Remote work can mean freedom – or endless chaos. How do you ensure that teams remain productive, motivated and connected? With clear strategies!
More money, more innovation? Why the gender investment gap affects us all
Start-ups with female founders receive less funding – that is a well-known fact. But what does this actually mean for innovation? Spoiler: We are missing out on groundbreaking ideas!
Spotlight! on diversity to drive innovation!
Spotlight! is a venture builder that supports founders from diverse communities. We provide not only resources, but also an environment that fosters innovation and embraces diversity – with the goal of creating technology solutions that are progressive, inclusive and equitable.
Neurodiversity at work: using diversity as a strength
Neurodiversity means that people think, learn and work differently. While neurodivergent employees often have exceptional strengths, many work environments are not designed to meet their needs. How can companies change this?
Spotlight! Community: Networking diversity – digitally and locally
In the last article, we showed how important the digital community is for modern networking. But one thing is particularly crucial: networks must be inclusive so that everyone can really benefit from them. This is exactly where the Spotlight! Inclusive Tech Community comes into play.
Networking rethought: the power of the community
Networking has long been about more than just exchanging business cards. The digital community has changed the game: It offers access to knowledge, contacts and new opportunities – regardless of time and place. The best thing about it? Digital connections can often be the starting point for real-life encounters.
Leadership with impact: How managers drive DEI forward
DEI has long been more than just a buzzword. Companies that actively promote diversity are more innovative and future-proof. But to really make a difference, it takes more than just nice statements – it takes managers who integrate DEI into everyday life. The question is: how can this be achieved?
From workshops to real transformation: what companies really need
A presentation here, some group work there – and in the end everything stays the same? Many companies rely on business workshops to drive innovation, but are often stuck in theory. The real game changer is not the event itself, but what happens afterwards.