What are your wellbeing non-negotiables? Mariangel shares valuable insights on the trial-and-error process of finding a wellbeing routine, noting that it won’t always align with the idealised versions we see on social media. She also highlights the importance of identifying your own wellbeing non-negotiables.
Learn about our colleague Meenu, and her journey to Booking.com. From navigating fresh challenges to creating meaningful impact, this piece explores the journey of aligning passion with purpose. 🌟 Whether you’re seeking direction in your own career or want to hear from someone making a difference in tech, this 4-minute read is packed with valuable takeaways.
Talented, inspiring, innovative and ambitious technologists from all over the world descended on Amsterdam for the 7th annual European Women in Technology conference, sponsored by Booking.com. Our #bookingcomteam members were on the ground to capture highlights of the event, and with over 4500 attendees, 250+ speakers and 100+ exhibitors, they had their work cut out for them! 📸
🌈 Exciting News Alert! 🌈 For the first time ever, B.proud, our Booking.com LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group is bringing together a truly global and synced Pride Month 24-hour global celebration of our incredible LGBTQ+ colleagues! From sunrise in APAC to sunset across the Americas, we're uniting across time zones to promote connection, education, celebration, and allyship. It will be a day packed with a variety of activities, events, and resources designed to inspire and uplift our community. Let's come together to celebrate love, pride, and unity around the world! 🙌🏳️🌈
We’re all about making a difference in the travel industry and beyond, and our Booking.com Cares programme has been doing just that for 10 years! 🎂🏆 As we celebrate a decade of purpose-driven impact across our communities and destinations, we’re taking stock of what we’re proud of. Since 2014, our teams have dedicated 200,000+ hours across 2,500 projects worldwide 🌎 Last year, thousands of colleagues actively participated in the programme, and we launched our Ambassador Network appointing over 40 regional, national and local Ambassadors to more systematically embed local context. This year, we are building collaborations with our Employee Resource Groups and our employee wellbeing programme, B.well, to make an even deeper impact on underrepresented groups.
Cheers to the Booking.com team in Singapore for getting recognised as a Great Place to Work! 🇸🇬 Would you like to join an inclusive community of bold movers, shakers, and innovators who are also supportive team players? Come start your Booking.com journey at https://careers.booking.com/
Shalima, a Co-Chair of B.bold at Booking.com, is the star of our latest blog post. She talks about the transformative power of being part of this Employee Resource Group, and how it's shaped her journey at Booking.com. ✊🏾 "In my role as a Co-Chair of B.bold, my aim is to promote a diverse and inclusive environment for current and future Booking.com employees. Build community, accentuate our culture and foster an environment where we all have the opportunity to thrive.” As we celebrate Blacktober 2023, get an inside look at how Shalima and our B.bold ERG are driving change. 🖤
💻 Are you thinking of starting a career in Tech? 💻 Do you want to switch from your current profession to a career in Tech? Starting April 2024, we are launching our Booking.com Compass Software Engineering Apprentice programme based in Manchester, UK. It is a unique opportunity to develop or shift your professional career and learn great engineering principles and working practices. No previous tech experience is required! If you are interested or know anybody that would be, check out more information about the programme from the link below. Applications close 20th November so don’t wait to apply
Meet Kieran, a Video Collaboration Engineer in our Manchester office. He shares how he relates to one of our key values 'Learn Forever' - “The opportunity to learn and grow here is like nowhere else I have worked before. Booking.com invests in its employees."🌟
As our Chief Information Security Officer, Marnie Wilking plays a central role in protecting our customers’ data, while also leading a large technology team who are paving the path for growth at Booking.com. We teamed up with FairyGodBoss to shine the spotlight on her career journey and learnings that have stuck with her along the way. Click through to learn more about her story and the power of inclusive leadership in driving innovation.
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