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Today, we celebrate the second anniversary of our respected partners, the savED charitable foundation 🥳 🐝 🎈 We congratulate the team and take pride in our collaboration and joint projects, which include the restoration of damaged IT classrooms in Chernihiv and the establishment of a creative space for youth in Kaharlyk. In total, savED, along with their partners and donors, have aided 150 schools across Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zhytomyr regions over the past two years. They have also set up more than 30 shelters and educational facilities, benefiting 60,000 young students. We eagerly anticipate our upcoming projects together, continuing to support and enhance education throughout Ukraine 🇺🇦

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our first єТЕМА.special 🩶 The issue of business responsibility in the reintegration of veterans is increasingly important and relevant every day, and we are proud to actively participate in this process. Six hours, eight speakers, two packed sessions, and a panel discussion — with more than 500 participants both online and offline eagerly engaged, raising challenging questions and seeking solutions to facilitate veterans' seamless transition to civilian life. Thank you to our community, event guests, online viewers, and, of course, our exceptional speakers for contributing to this enriching experience and fostering professional discussions on significant topics. In commemoration of the event, here are some backstage photos, and we look forward to seeing you at the next єТЕМА 📣

The highly anticipated єТЕМА.special is happening tomorrow ✨🤩✨ Concluding our exciting lineup is a panel discussion centered on the development and implementation of reintegration programs and other vital initiatives, featuring insights from SQUAD, Intellias, ELEKS, and SoftServe. Here’s a glimpse of our esteemed panelists: 🎙️ Anna B., HR Business Partner at SQUAD With over 18 years of HR experience across IT, FMCG, and banking sectors, Anna specializes in transformation projects, automation, team management, and training. 🎙️ Maryna Dudnyk, D&I Coordinator at Intellias Maryna brings over 10 years of experience in social responsibility and socio-economic development projects, spanning IT, charitable foundations, and government institutions. 🎙️ Vadym Shumeiko, Coordinator of CSR Projects at SoftServe With a decade of expertise in PR and marketing, Vadym leads projects in corporate social responsibility, sustainable development, volunteering, and veterans' programs. 🎙️ Kateryna Andrushchenko, Head of Employer Relations at ELEKS Kateryna boasts a decade-long career in employer brand development and co-founded the Employer Branding Community. She is a certified expert in Employer Branding. Please note that registration for offline attendance has closed. Be sure to join us online via the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3W0Mn5V

We are eagerly anticipating and actively preparing for the upcoming єТЕМА.special, which is just around the corner 📣 During the second segment of the event, speakers from SQUAD will discuss their experience in developing a reintegration program, its implementation process, and share a real-life case study along with the impressions of a reintegrated veteran colleague 🫡 Following that, representatives from “Повернись живим”, “Вільний вибір”, “Mindy” and “ПРИНЦИП” will examine the legal, psychological, and medical considerations essential for creating effective reintegration programs ✍️ Thank you for your enthusiasm! Registration for the offline event has closed, but you can still join us online via the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3W0Mn5V

This morning, the russian aggressors launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure. Among the targeted sites was the largest specialized children's hospital “Okhmatdyt” in Kyiv 🏥 We join the global community in condemning this unjustifiable and inhumane act of cruelty. Additionally, we are providing financial assistance to the “Okhmatdyt” and “Tabletochki” funds ❤️🩹 Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims and all those affected by this blatant and cynical act of terror against Ukraine and its civilian population.

Are IT companies prepared for full-scale collaboration with veterans? 🤔 Next week at єТЕМА.special, we will explore this and other vital questions in our extended-format, focusing on corporate responsibility in veteran reintegration. The event's first segment will cover topics such as veteran-employer interactions, the needs of veterans as a specific audience, and the creation of adaptation programs. Our speakers: 📣 Anastasia Rozlucka, Head of the veterans employment project “Назустріч”, Work.ua Anastasia has overseen the “Є-data” project, served as an advisor to the Minister of Finance, and launched several successful nationwide volunteer initiatives. 📣 Iryna Haluzinska, Head of the Praktyka project, Veteran Hub Iryna is the author of materials for Veteran Hub and has mentored over 150 Ukrainian businesses in developing corporate policies for veterans. The event is free of charge. Registration for in-person attendance is now closed, but you can still join us online and access the live broadcast via the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3W0Mn5V

How do SQUAD leaders utilize feedback within their teams? Is feedback a part of the learning and development strategy? How do you balance empathy and firmness when giving feedback? 💬 🔁 💬 In the final installment of our leadership podcast, Vova Skochko, Software Development Manager; Maryna Puchkova, QA Lead; and Oleksandr Zarichkovyi, Applied Science Manager, share their insights and experiences. The discussion is moderated by Olena Zhyltsova, organizational consultant and founder at “Школа Управлінської Думки.” Watch this episode and previous ones on SQUAD’s YouTube channel 👀 https://lnkd.in/deUi3WpY FORGET GOOD. LEAD GREAT.

🥁 We're thrilled to announce that SQUAD has been named a finalist in the HR Pro Awards 2024 🥁 At SQUAD, we've always been dedicated to giving our team everything they need to succeed at work, reach their full potential and achieve goals. And since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the physical and psycho-emotional support of our colleagues has become even more important. In response to the challenges, we launched the SQUAD WELL-BEING BOOST project in 2022. This comprehensive initiative is an ecosystem of multi-level team support based on the principles of the World Health Organization 🌐 We're immensely proud that our efforts in fostering resilience and team self-recovery have been recognized by the esteemed jury of this year's HR Pro Awards. This underscores our belief that businesses play a crucial role in supporting not just employees and their families, but also our broader community, industry, and our country. Congratulations to all the finalists! We eagerly await the announcement of the winners on October 24th 🏆

Fresh off the press — our newest article is up and ready to read 🔖 In our "Being in SQUAD" series, we delve into what it means to be part of a large team, discussing the values and culture that foster a sense of belonging. We also explore personal experiences, hobbies, and both professional and personal life insights 🎧 This time, we had the pleasure of speaking with Elnara Asadova, QA Lead specializing in mobile app testing. Discover her fascinating perspectives on team interactions, learning and growth opportunities, yoga sessions, and even the taste of cookies found in our kitchen (it’s delicious) 🍪 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBD6MQsd

Exciting news alert — get ready for єТЕМА.special! This time, we’re expanding into a mini-conference format 🌐📣🌐 Join us on July 13th for the very first event of our special series, starting strong with “Business Responsibility: Reintegrating Veterans into IT.” Experts from SQUAD, Veteran Hub, Work․ua, Повернись живим, Intellias, SoftServe, Eleks, and other leading IT companies, foundations, and public organizations will share insights into developing and implementing reintegration programs. They'll also discuss the main challenges, solutions, and ongoing improvements in this vital process. єТЕМА.special will be moderated by Iryna Haluzinska, Head of the Praktyka project at Veteran Hub Event Details: 🧭 Time: 11:00-17:00 📍 Venue: Kyiv, SQUAD office (furnished and safe space) 🏢 Format: In-person and online broadcast for registered participants With a robust program and a crucial topic at hand, registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3W0Mn5V See you at єТЕМА.special on July 13th!