Hello Talent Professionals,
I can't believe we passed one year since our offices were closed, and I am encouraged by the silver linings around us, feeling optimistic about a strong 2021, regardless of what work will look like!
At MassTLC, we have big plans to bring you and your team new programming that your workforce can benefit from. Soon, we will send you information regarding Leadership Development, DEI initiatives, community programs, and executive forums. We are also offering value to your organization by delivering thought leadership and talent-focused content from our members.
This month, we paused to consider all the amazing women around us for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Check out our stories on the strong women leaders who are on the MassTLC Board of Trustees on Twitter.
As always, we are grateful to our sponsor, AceUp.
Warm Regards and Stay Well,
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Nayla Daly
Communities Manager
MassTLC
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Board Ready Bootcamp: An award-winning program, designed specifically for women, tech leaders of color, and openly LGBTQ+ tech leaders currently in senior executive positions that are ready to make the leap to serve on a board. This will take place will take place on April 7th, 14th, and 21st. Apply here. Look for the Fall Session on Thursdays, October 7th, 14th, and 21st.
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Lead A Discussion: The MassTLC Talent Community meets quarterly and is seeking conversation leaders and fresh topics. Please email Nayla if you have a topic you would like to explore with your professional peers, or if you would like to lead a conversation. Contact here if interested in speaking.
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Building A Successful Mentor Program: Many companies have mentor programs to develop their employees and help them advance in their careers, and many companies would like to launch such a program but do not know how. NETSCOUT has worked to build a thoughtful, structured, and successful program and has even advised other companies on how to do the same. We had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Hull, HR Manager at NETSCOUT, to learn a little more about how the company has structured its offering. Read more here.
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CHRO Roundtable: What is the State of Your Talent Strategy: Are you set up to crush it? Heads of Talent in the tech landscape gathered this month to discuss strategies, initiatives, and the tech stack needed to navigate their workforce through an uncertain environment. Jackie Dube, SVP of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index, hosted this discussion. She guided attendees with a brief presentation that addressed strategies for executive alignment, dealing with understaffing, and resource constraints in response to the pandemic. Watch the session and learn more here.
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Capitalizing on the AR/VR Opportunity By Building a Talent Pipeline: XR Terra, a Boston-based company, “empowering the next generation of XR talent,” is not just a training company. I sat down (virtually, of course) with XR Terra Founder and CEO, Hakan Satiroglu, and Vice President of Product, Kachina Studer, to learn more about the company and its mission. Read more here.
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Finding My True Purpose and Identity: I came to the United States alone at the age of 16. No family, just me. People tell me I am brave for doing so, but at the time, I didn’t think much of it. When you are young, you don’t have as much fear, and it enables you to approach things differently. I reflect on this often when I’m faced with challenges. Read more here.
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The Importance of Ending the Travel Ban: Immigrants play a vital role in the tech sector, as innovators and as job creators. The Travel Ban substantially undermines the ability of the Massachusetts technology industry to compete in the international marketplace by, among other things, discouraging potential investors, entrepreneurs, and customers from traveling to the U.S. and by discouraging talented students from studying at local universities. Read more here.
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Meet MassTLC's Newest Talent Community Advisor, CarGuru's Mary Sellaro: MassTLC is thrilled to welcome Mary Sellaro, Talent Branding & Events at CarGurus, as the newest co-chair of our Talent Community. Get to know Mary, here.
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MassTLC Job Postings This job board supports members of the MA tech community and is available to post a job or search for a new one.
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Member Marketplace offers member organizations specials and discounts from MassTLC business organization members and partners.
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Business and Legal offers members a wide range of business and legal expertise. In this section, you can find information on the impact and implications of international, U.S. federal, state, and local laws. You can also find advice and insights on a range of business topics.
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DEI Initiatives and Offerings |
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DEI Business Strategy Leadership Program: This case-study focused workshop, featuring Harvard Business School faculty members and industry executives, will provide you with the analytics and tools needed to identify and evaluate DEI strategic opportunities and to develop an action plan that enables you to make the systemic change needed to drive business value and impact, including to your bottom-line performance. More information and register here.
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MassTalent. This is a platform designed for organizations that provide training, placement, and funding for pipeline and workforce development. The organizations and programs listed here have a core mission of helping those in underrepresented or non-traditional populations move into the tech industry. Learn more about MassTalent here.
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Thank You to Talent Community Sponsor |
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Thank You to the Talent Community Co-Chairs |
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Chery Barbato
Co-Founder
Talent Retriever
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Mike Beck
Talent Aquisition
Nasuni
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Mary Sellaro
Talent Branding and Events
CarGurus
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