𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆: 𝗔 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to feel disconnected. We scroll through social media, send quick texts, and attend virtual meetings, but how often do we truly connect with others? One answer lies in a skill we often overlook: empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s perspective. It’s the cornerstone of human connection, allowing us to build meaningful relationships both personally and professionally. We were fortunate to have Mimi Nicklin join us last year to talk about empathy, a skill that matters not only in the workplace but also in tackling global challenges.
𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 At Adaptive, culture is more than just words on a website; it’s something we practice, constantly evolving and shaped by our collective actions and attitudes. In 2012, when Adaptive was first established, we all fit in a room, so fostering relationships and cultivating shared values came naturally. Now, 13 years later, we’re a global company with offices in Barcelona, London, Manila, Montreal, and New York and count a few hundred people globally. Writing things down as we continue to expand helps us preserve those values and serves as a guiding principle for our work and interactions. 👉 Read the full blog below: https://weareadaptive.com/life-at-adaptive/adaptives-core-values/
𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 – 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 In Part 1 of this series “Understanding the Impact of Mental Health in the Workplace“, we looked at the importance of mental health awareness and why these conversations matter in the workplace. In this second part, we’ll focus on how each of us can contribute to improving wellbeing at work and fostering a more supportive environment: through empathy, language, and real action. Read the full blog below: Click the photo to read more :)
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 🧠 This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re opening up an important conversation at Adaptive about the role of mental health in the workplace. Struggles aren’t always visible, which is why creating an open, supportive environment is so important. Listening, empathy, and everyday conversations often matter more than any policy on paper. In part one of our two-part blog series, Marie Downes, Chief Talent Officer at Adaptive, explores: ▪️The impact of mental health on individuals and teams ▪️How open cultures and safe spaces for honest conversation can break stigma ▪️ Small, actionable changes we can all make to support one another At Adaptive, we’re committed to building a workplace where people feel safe to speak up and supported when they do. 👉 Read the full blog:
𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 We are thrilled to announce that Adaptive has been honoured with the “Best Specialist Trading Technology Consultancy” award at the A-Team TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2025. This award highlights our dedication to providing innovative, bespoke trading technology solutions that help our clients succeed in the fast-changing capital markets. Read the full post below 👇
Why Is the Initial Call with the Recruitment Team so Important? “Why should I speak with you? You’re not even technical; you’re HR.” If you’ve ever thought the initial call with the recruitment team isn’t necessary, it’s time to set the record straight. First, let’s clarify a common misconception: recruiters are not HR. While HR focuses on maintaining a healthy work environment and ensuring organizational compliance, Talent Acquisition is dedicated to finding and securing top talent and, most importantly, providing the best recruitment experience ever. Our expertise lies in understanding the job market, evaluating candidates, and ensuring a perfect fit between you and Adaptive. As talent acquisition specialists, our role is pivotal in the hiring process. We work closely with technical teams and hiring managers to grasp the nuances of each role. Although we may not write code daily, rest assured that we know what we are talking about. Let’s be honest: no one knows everything. If we did, we’d be coding, testing, managing projects, and more—all at once! Now that we’ve cleared this up, let’s delve into why your conversation during the initial call with the recruitment team is crucial and how it’s about more than just your technical skills. Read the full post below 👇
We are celebrating last week's International Men’s Day with a spotlight on this year’s inspiring theme: "Positive Male Role Models." → 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 👨 Reflect on the positive male role models in your life. Who inspires you? Whether through kindness, dedication, or helpfulness, their everyday actions make a significant difference, even in the simplest acts of encouragement or kindness. Perhaps you are one of those role models too? → 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🧠 It’s also important to remind everyone, especially our male colleagues, that it’s okay to not always be okay. Mental health matters, and asking for help shows strength, not weakness. We’re grateful for those who make well-being a priority and encourage others to do the same. → 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲! 📚 Aligned with this, and in honor of this day, we’re excited to announce the release of our latest blog post, inspired by 2023 DEI Festival guest speaker Paul McGregor (thank you again, Paul!): "𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵." Read the full blog here!
✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 ✨ In honor of #MenopauseAwarenessDay, we're excited to share our latest blog post: "Navigating the Journey from Menstruation to Menopause: A Guide to Understanding and Support." In this post, we explore the often unspoken experiences that shape the life stages of women and menstruating people. Drawing inspiration from the insights of Kate Rowe-Ham - Owning Your Menopause and Dr. Nighat Arif at our 2023 DEI Festival, this guide covers: 🔸 Key stages: Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause 🔸 Common symptoms and management tips 🔸 How to offer meaningful support These transitions impact not only women and menstruating individuals but also partners, families, friends, and workplaces. Understanding them is essential to creating compassionate, inclusive environments, both personal and professional. Read the full post below 👇
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆! 🎉 It’s hard to believe that Aeron has been around for 10 incredible years! This week, we gathered at the offices for a company update and to celebrate this exciting milestone and reflect on the journey that’s brought us here—from its beginnings to the amazing growth and achievements we’ve seen along the way. And, of course, what better excuse to come together, catch up, and enjoy some yummy treats? Here’s to many more years of success, innovation, and shared moments. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of Aeron’s story so far! 🚀
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 #𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎭 At the 2023 Adaptive DEI Festival, (Walter) Sean Kelly Ph.D., Managing Director at Deloitte Services LP, highlighted two essential topics: intersectionality and covering. These concepts reveal how different aspects of our identities—like race, gender, sexuality, class, and age—intersect and shape our unique experiences, opportunities, and challenges. Want to learn more about this aspect of diversity and inclusion and how organizations and individuals can unlock the full potential of every employee? Dive deep into these concepts in our latest blog post, and let’s create workplaces that celebrate and uplift all identities. 🌍✨
