Last week we had the privilege of sponsoring and hosting UpliftTOGETHER in our Oxford Street offices. A great reminder of the power of networking and the importance of finding time in our busy schedules to connect with new and old contacts!
Our community has been itching for opportunities to get back to connecting in person to support their own personal growth and development, but traditional more corporate networking groups can often feel a little too daunting.
So, when I first heard the concept of the Uplift Together events from the amazing Amy and Christina, it resonated so much with us at Handle. Having a welcoming, informal approach to make networking less daunting and as accessible as possible provided the perfect opportunity.
The event more than delivered on this!
My personal takeaways were:
Meeting people in real life is always more meaningful than online connections and events… and much more fun!
Networking in a setting like this gives you a huge boost of confidence. Meeting new people, putting yourself in unfamiliar situations, and coming out unscathed.
The energy you get from meeting new people sparks a million ideas for future networking events, collaborations and more.
In the right setting, networking is a natural way of getting your personal brand out there without feeling too staged or forced.
And finally, when running such events, you can never have too much fizz!!! 😊
“Last night was epic! 🎊 Our UpliftHER event was full of great people and great conversations!
To Our Guests, you are brilliant. Thank you for embracing the evening, being open and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to connect with someone you don't know.
To Our Speakers and Ambassadors, Anelia Asparuhova, Marlies Isabella Riepl, and Sarah Moussaif, you are inspiring. Thank you for taking centre stage and sharing your story with us.
To Our sponsors, Handle Recruitment & Handle Freelance Solutions, you are phenomenal. Not only did you hand over your incredible space the evening, but a special thank you for working with us to make this evening what it was. Helping to make every woman who walked through your doors feel special. You guys are AMAZING 💜” - Amy Mercer – co-founder UpliftHER
“I'd like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our amazing speakers, ambassadors, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to making this event such a success. It's through the collective efforts of dedicated individuals like you that we were able to create a space for women to connect and grow their networks.
Let's continue to build on the momentum from last night and work together to empower and uplift one another. Looking forward to more exciting events in the future.” - Christina Graham – co-founder UpliftHER
About UpliftHER
UpliftHER events promote growth and development by creating community and are specifically designed to make networking less daunting and more accessible for women.
If you didn’t manage to secure a ticket to next week's event (that we are delighted to be sponsoring!) you can still get involved 👇
🔗 Connect and follow on LinkedIn
🔗 Join the public LinkedIn Group
🔗 Or check out the UpliftHER Linktree
About Handle Recruitment
Finding a new permanent or temporary opportunity at a great brand should be enjoyable & working with great people non-negotiable. We believe that everyone should be able to fulfil their potential and we have been helping great brands improve their talent processes and attract exceptional people since 1978.
We provide leading entertainment companies, social networks, global media brands, sports bodies, retailers, and tech platforms with talent solutions that make a difference. Our consultants focus on a unique specialism, from Finance, to Sales, Marketing, HR, Legal, Office Support, and Tech but are tied together by the industries we support.