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New Ambassador Announcement

Welcome to our newest ambassador, Olivia Bond. Olivia has spent a big part of her career in VFX and brings extensive experience in small, medium, and large facilities. Find out more.

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The Unsung Benefits of AI for Producers

Ever stayed up late rewriting emails, only to sound like a sleep-deprived, caffeine-fueled producer? 😴☕ Maria Giron shares her journey of how AI tools have transformed her communication game in the VFX industry. From perfecting email tones to advanced spell-checking and grammar support, AI has become her secret weapon for maintaining professionalism and sanity. Check out her latest article and unlock the potential of AI in your workflow! 🚀

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New Ambassador Announcement

Welcome to our newest ambassador, Maria Giron. Maria has spent a big part of her career in VFX and Animation where she also founded her own company. Find out more.

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A Journey of Acceptance: A short story for Pride Month

This month hasn't just been about rainbows— Pride has been a time to reflect on our experiences and the impact we have on others.

This narrative isn't just about Alex; it’s about creating spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves, where differences are celebrated rather than feared. Being yourself shouldn't be a privilege — this story is a call to action for all of us to create that space for someone else.

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Becoming Uplift‘Us’

The demand for career support has never been greater. In response, we are expanding our mission and rebranding as Uplift‘Us’.

This strategic evolution aims to bring more people and conversations together to examine the various societal and social influences impacting careers.

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The VFX Festival: Diversity, Talent and Human Skills

At the VFX Festival, together with some of the major players in the industry, we talked about the importance of a more diverse workforce and how, as the world becomes more technologically advanced, our skills need to become more human. We also got to hear from a special Ambassador, on all things Talent.

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New Ambassador Announcement

Welcome to Eleanor Manuel. Read this article to find our more from our new ambassador and her passion around mindset at work

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Becky Graham on Mental Health Awareness

We all have Mental Health, Stress and periods where we experience difficulties.

In an ongoing effort to help reduce the stigma around mental health, we have a series of articles from our brilliant ambassadors sharing their own stories, strategies, and valuable resources.

The first in our series is from the brilliant Becky Graham.

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HR Tech 2024: The Performance Gap

At the HR Technologies Conference 2024, our founder, Amy Mercer, and ambassador, Kim Stokes, looked at how current workplace trends are shaping the future of performance and shared innovative strategies to bridge the gap between traditional approaches and the demands of modern work environments.

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Empowering Women in Leadership Roles:

It is an uncomfortable truth, but men and women typically experience their careers differently. Read our article for Impact’s Market guide on how companies can empower women in leadership and close the gender pay gap

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