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Hey Everyone! Just two weeks away! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Connect & Learn event on July 24th discussing Gender in the workplace! 🗓️ It's going to be an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, grow, and expand your network. Use this link to register: https://lnkd.in/gMb3Kq-T

On Connecting Awesome People this week, we welcome back the always energizing Marcus Carter II. Marcus and Paul dig deep on the group agreement (and occasional workplace mantra) "Assume Good Intention." While this agreement seems benign, we discuss the many ways that it can perpetuate harm in the name of protecting those who do harm. It's always good to be in conversation with Marcus, and this week will give you plenty to think about! Connecting Awesome People (the podcast) is available on Spotify(https://lnkd.in/gpXvshbv) and Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/g9MD6BNC). Subscribe today!

🌟 Join Us for our July Connect & Learn: Networking & Collaborative Micro-Training! 🌟 Are you ready to expand your professional network and enhance your skills? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, Connect & Learn: Networking & Collaborative Micro-Training discussing Gender in the workplace! This event is perfect for professionals looking to: - Network with like-minded individuals - Participate in an interactive micro-training session - Discover new opportunities for collaboration ✨ What to Expect: - Engaging keynote presentations - Interactive discussions - Opportunities for one-on-one networking - Practical takeaways to implement immediately Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. 🔗 Register today to secure your spot and take the next step in your professional journey. Looking forward to seeing you there! #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #MicroTraining #ConnectAndLearn #HR #Staffing #Recruiting #EquityConsulting #CareerGrowth #TeamCinder

Meet this month's employee spotlight, Jacob Grandstaff! ⭐ Take a moment to learn a little more about him below. 👇 Q: How long have you been with Cinder? A: About 7 and a half years now. I started originally as a seasonal coverage temp doing validation testing with the WiFi team at Intel. My superiors liked my work enough to assist me in perusing more permanent employment with the company. A few validation assignments latter I found myself slotting in nicely as a lab technician for where I have been for the bulk of my employment. Q: What does your job entail? A: Short version: All of the background work required to keep the teams functioning and meeting deadlines. Test Bed Setup, Inventory management, BKC and BKM database curation, as well as some limited technical validation. Q: What is your favorite part of working at Cinder? A: The work is constantly evolving. Due in part to my specific position, there is ALWAYS something to do. New software is constantly being added to weekly BKCs, hardware configurations are consistently being released or improved on, new systems are always coming in, and all of it need to be checked, documented and made available for use in test. Leadership at Cinder is approachable and open to dialogue. In my experience, from my team leads on up, leadership here has always been willing to listen and consider views and opinions coming from the ground level. Q: What's the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career? A: Plunge head first into processes and activities that you do not know. Become comfortable being out of your comfort zone. Learn that obscure thing that nobody else on your team wants to do. Your professional focus will always be your focus and by virtue of your training and experience will naturally be honed and refined, but spending time in the periphery, the penumbra of your stable qualifications, you will round your experiences and fortify yourself with new skills. Q: What’s one thing on your bucket list? A: One day I want to hike through Yosemite National Park but I have a long way on my personal health journey before I can do something like that. Q: Do you have any fun/interesting facts you’d like to share? A: The progenitor of contemporary tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40K, Bolt Action, and Battletech, is generally attributed to the 1803 Rule Book: Little Wars by the Author H.G. Wells, who himself was an anti-war pacifist.

This week's episode of Connecting Awesome People features Krystal Ngene, MSW. Krystal has done equity and inclusion work in a variety of settings and shares thoughts on a topic she is passionate about - making sure that anyone practicing DEI work is thinking about how it being received by the audience and how we avoid causing more harm in the process of culture change. Don't miss her excellent insights into this work! Connecting Awesome People (the podcast) is available on Spotify(https://lnkd.in/gpXvshbv) and Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/g9MD6BNC). Subscribe today!

This week's episode of Connecting Awesome People features Mancin Boyd, who is looking to change their world by creating opportunities for people where they don't exist today. Mancin brings a variety of experiences to his efforts at workforce development and is always looking for a new way to build better outcomes in the work he does. Connecting Awesome People (the podcast) is available on Spotify(https://lnkd.in/gpXvshbv) and Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/g9MD6BNC). Subscribe today!

🌈 Happy PRIDE Month! 🌈 June is a time to celebrate love, diversity, and the power of being true to ourselves. It's a moment to honor the progress we've made toward equality and to recognize the work still ahead. At Cinder, we are proud to support an inclusive environment where we hope everyone feels valued and respected. There are numerous events happening in the Portland Metro area this month. Cinder, along with our sibling companies, Novus Labs and VTM Group are excited to join the Portland Pride Walk/Run (https://lnkd.in/gJdNtBw)! 🏳️🌈 This vibrant and joyful event brings together people from all walks of life to march in solidarity, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and advocating for a more inclusive world. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 15th 📍 Location: Downtown Portland 🕒 Time: 9:00am Let's come together to show that love is love and everyone deserves to live authentically and openly. At Cinder, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. PRIDE Month is a perfect reminder of why we must continue to strive for a world where everyone feels safe and accepted. If you're in the Portland area, we encourage you to join the Pride Walk/Run. Let's celebrate our diversity, support one another, and continue to advocate for equality. Together, we can make a difference! Share in the comments other events happening this month! 👇🏽 Happy PRIDE Month, everyone! 🌈 #PRIDEMonth #PortlandPrideWalk #LoveIsLove #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualityForAll #Pride2024 #TeamCinder