Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at WordCamps
Dan Knauss
Will DEI become a formal role for WordCamp organizers? We can do it!
One-on-One: Better Professional Development Conversations
James Giroux
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.Â
Is there a self-employment gap in WordPress event attendance?
Dan Knauss
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…
Writing is a Challenging But Needed Profession in WordPress
Eric Karkovack
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.
Growing as a leader and setting your team up for wins
Dan Knauss
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…
Hiring for Skill or Character?
Talisha Lewallen
If you hire a person who is not coachable they will never progress past the basic knowledge that they possess.Â
Breaking into WordPress and Post Status Book Nook Picks
Cory Miller
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…
Space, Assertiveness, Little Bets, and Love
Cory Miller
# 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…
Post Status Excerpt (No. 63) — Pay Transparency, Mutual Respect, and the Community We Need
Dan Knauss
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.
Building and Sustaining the WordPress Community Through Mentorship — Post Status Draft 123
Dan Knauss
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 in WordPress is Real
Michelle Frechette
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.
Shifting to a new role to build the WordPress workforce
Talisha Lewallen
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.Â
How should you explain gaps in your résumé and work history?
Dan Knauss
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?
Kicking Off Our First WordPress Career Conference
Lindsey Miller
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!…
What Agencies are Looking for in Your Code
Robert Windisch
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.
A Month Full of Events
Lindsey Miller
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.
