Career development, employment issues, and work culture in the WordPress ecosystem and beyond, especially in distributed companies with a remote workforce.
If we take a step back as people leaders, we know that feedback is an incredibly powerful tool in helping our teams get better. Yet, one of the challenges many people leaders face is not knowing what to give their direct reports feedback on.
Drawing on a gender gap at WCUS noticed by Women in WP, Rob Howard thinks there might be a “self-employment penalty” on conference attendance that disproportionately affects women. There’s a lot of speculation in this article, but it’s a subject worth deeper analysis. Whatever the cause, a 2:1 male-to-female ratio in WCUS attendees (or people…
The WordPress project, software, and community are equally important. They all play a role in ensuring growth, progress, and success. A sizeable economy of users, builders, and business owners depends on it. That’s why staying informed is vital. And so much of the reporting and learning opportunities come from unofficial sources. We need more people within the WordPress community who are interested in writing and more places to amplify their voices.
James Giroux writes so much good stuff on his own blog, I can’t keep up. I am accumulating a list of things he’s tackled that are unusual to see written about in any depth in the WordPress community, especially by a man. At some point I hope to write some things in response, or inspired…
If you hire a person who is not coachable they will never progress past the basic knowledge that they possess.
The Best Place to Break into WordPress Talisha Lewallen from WP Connects asks, “What is the best way to start and stay involved in the WordPress community?” WordCamps and Meetups were mentioned a lot. But my favorite came from Ben Meredith who said: “The support forums are how I learned. It’s a great way to…
# The Importance of Space Michelle Frechette is on a much deserved vacation this week, but before she left she wrote this great reflection on the various aspects of getting appropriate space for yourself: “It’s altogether easy to understand, and an enigma in so many ways. In order to be productive, happy, and healthy, we…
This week, Ny relates some personal experiences where pay transparency was lacking and the impact it can have on workplace cultures. This leads into a discussion of pay transparency in the hiring process — how it matters to everyone but especially job seekers who are black, indigenous, and other people of color.
For Nyasha Green, a healthy tech community prioritizes mentoring. She credits her mentors with helping her find her place in WordPress. How well does your part of the WordPress ecosystem support mentorship? Can we make mentoring a key way people contribute to WordPress’s future?
Misogyny is alive and well in WordPress, but it doesn’t have to be. If we work together, we can make it an even safer space for all.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring people into the WordPress community who have great skillsets and experience relevant to every role in our industry.
I spent the better part of 10-15 years as the at-home parent for 4 girls. LinkedIn allows gaps in your career to be noted now. Good idea?
Today is a big day in the Post Status world. We are kicking off our first Career Summit, spearheaded by Michelle Frechette. Come listen and talk with 15 experts on topics for job seekers and those who do the hiring! Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsors: StellarWP, GoDaddy Pro, RocketGenius, Pagely, Cloudways, Bluehost, Codeable,…
I want to show you what mature WordPress agencies should be looking for in your code as a developer and how to get hired by them.
April is a month full of events! WP Career Summit, DE{CODE}, and more. Some big companies are working hard to educate us and give us space to come together.
The Misanthropic Developer says you should toot your own horn. Have you found greater benefits or costs in being assertive in your workplace?
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