The Django London Meetup Group

 
 
 

June edition will be at Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group) London office.

Talks:
Workplace culture is not just a fashion trend!
by Ester Beltrami

What is workplace culture? What does it look like? Why is it important to have a positive one? Have you ever thought about why employees are leaving their workplaces? In this talk, we'll dive into workplace culture and explore how to create an environment that attracts and retains top talent.

Drawing from personal experiences at a company with an amazing friendly workplace culture, we'll discuss the key characteristics that define a rockstar workplace. From open communication and empowering leadership to inclusivity and work-life balance, we'll shed light on the importance of these factors in fostering employee satisfaction, engagement, and performance.

Join us as we delve into the benefits of a positive workplace culture, including better employee health, reduced turnover, increased loyalty, and improved job performance. You'll leave with valuable insights and practical strategies to create a harmonious work environment where everyone can thrive.

So, step into the Culture Club and discover how to build a workplace that rocks! Get ready for a fun, friendly, enlightening session that will inspire you to transform your professional life and create a culture that truly resonates with your employees.
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👋🏻 Ester is a web developer based in London who is deeply passionate about clean code, workplace culture, inclusivity promotion, and GraphQL. Ester is currently employed at Torchbox, a company known for developing and maintaining the open-source content management system called Wagtail. Her primary focus revolves around constructing websites that are accessible and user-friendly, as well as making contributions to the Wagtail project.
Ester plays an active role in the organization of PyCon Italia, where she contributes to the website and assists in planning the conference. Additionally, she is recognized as a core developer of Strawberry GraphQL, a role that has allowed her to delve deeper into her interest in GraphQL.
During her leisure time, Ester enjoys attending conferences and meet-ups to stay updated on the latest trends and network with like-minded individuals. She finds great satisfaction in exchanging ideas on various topics, including clean code practices, emerging technologies, and the creation of a more inclusive workspace.
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Agenda:

• 6:15pm Doors open, socialising
• 6:30pm Food and drinks offered by our sponsor
• 7:00pm Doors close **
• 7:15pm Introduction, News, Talks
• 8:15pm Socialising
• 9:30pm Fin

** Please make sure to arrive between 6:15 PM and 7:00 PM. If you arrive earlier than 6:15 PM, you can take a seat in the seating area located in the downstairs reception. Please note that we cannot accommodate arrivals after 8:00 PM.

Our meetups are governed by a Code of Conduct. Please take a few minutes to read it.

This meetup is sponsored by:

• Kraken Tech (Octopus Energy Group): "Kraken is a revolutionary energy tech platform built with Django. Serving 25 million households worldwide."

• JetBrains: "We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience."

If you want to give a talk at one of our next events, you can use our speaker form.

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