When it comes to parental leave benefits, Spotify is probably up there as having one of the best. We offer (all parents regardless of gender or sexual orientation) six months of fully paid time off to spend with their new family member. Something unique about this program is that we let employees take parental leave up until their child’s third birthday as well as all employees being eligible to take parental leave as soon as they join the company. Another very important feature of our parental leave plan is that we allow all employees one month of flexible work when they return, as we recogni ..read more

Looking back over the two and a half years since we introduced Work from Anywhere (WFA) at Spotify, it’s no secret that we’ve made some bold bets regarding how and where we work. As is commonplace at Spotify – we’ve iterated on our approach along the way by always listening to Spotifiers, making sure our reflections are data-informed and keeping our ears to the ground when it comes to external research. As a result we’re able to navigate this unexplored territory, and make sure we stay true to our culture, to the benefit of Spotifers and our business alike.  We still strongly believe that ..read more

At Spotify, our early career programming is designed to be affirmative for emerging talent, as well as contributing to reaching our business goals on a global scale. And this year we’ve been even more dedicated to the return on investment in each program, both from the student’s and Spotify’s perspective.  Internships create a space for students to gain practical experience, be exposed to subject matter experts in students’ fields of interest, and develop industry-specific skills. They are such an important tool for building a network and kick-starting a career. And just as important as t ..read more

Award season is upon us, and there’s not much better recognition than to receive accolades for your deliberate investment in your people and your culture. Especially as during these last few years, we’ve all really been slogging at it. Just like numerous organisations all over the world, Spotify’s HR team has been regrouping a workforce that’s been physically apart for so long (even as we continue to offer our Work From Anywhere programme).  What we haven’t done is thrown the baby out with the bath water. It’s been imperative to continue building on our existing culture. Our values and st ..read more

At Spotify we believe in building and maintaining a people-centric organisation and we always have an ongoing conversation about our employee value proposition (EVP). We try to strike the right balance between our band members’ short-term wants and needs, with their longer-term wants and needs (which might not be obvious at first). In times of fast growth and a competitive labour market it’s easy to get caught up in the game of throwing great pay and perks to candidates to seal the deal when hiring them. However, it’s easy for competitors to copy, and if the paycheque is the foremost reason a ..read more

Today, I’m extremely excited to introduce our Swedish language readers to our latest peek inside HR at Spotify – a book! BOLD: Strategiskt HR-arbete i en ny tid (translates to: BOLD: Strategic HR in a new era), showcases a new school of thought within the HR industry. It’s about how we view our profession and how HR can be something out of the ordinary. Penned by the HR Lead Team at Spotify, it’s a resource by practitioners for other practitioners, and we hope it can be inspirational to anyone, at any level, within the HR industry who is willing to be bold and take some risks.  The inspir ..read more

While the media might exaggerate the topic, ‘The Great Resignation’ is a real trend that’s occurring across the world. Attrition has always existed within all companies and industries, but the current spike in attrition is driven by some unprecedented variables. The combination of the pandemic, the millennial and the Gen Z workforce mentality, and a power shift towards employees rather than employers, are influencing variables which mean people are quitting their jobs in record numbers. In particular, the turn in tide from an employer market to an employee market has made the game for talent m ..read more

The visible effects of climate change and the following media coverage made the topic of climate change hard to avoid in 2021 – for individuals and businesses. In fact, sustainability became more of a mainstream topic than ever before. It’s inevitable that in 2022 more businesses will be stepping up to play their part in sustainability. So, what’s on the agenda? Sustainability Strategies: From Ambition To Action  Until now, most organisations have been stating ambition and setting goals. Many companies (including Spotify) launched commitments to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissio ..read more

In the talent space of tomorrow, HR leaders will be the most sought after profiles and people with HR skills will be the most competed for. Yes, I’m biased as I think I have the best job in the world, and because it’s always easier to see how you create value vs how others create value. Ask a marketing person what will be the talent in highest demand in the near future and they’ll give you the same spiel. We all use the same argument for why our different skill sets are needed – and that’s also why diversity of skills are needed to build a successful company.  Even taking my bias into acc ..read more

While we experience a major upheaval at work, and within HR, the expectation is that numerous physical events will continue to be cancelled, meaning the online industry specific content continues to boom. And we’re beyond ready to be part of that. Based on 2020’s HR The Real Deal Video On Demand series, Spotify HR is now launching this in podcast format, for even easier listening.  All the episodes are hosted by Anne-Marie Andric, Husqvarna Division’s VP People & Organisation, – in the episodes you’ll hear the two of us discussing timely and relevant topics related to People, Culture ..read more