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Sometimes, when I reflect on the past two years, I struggle to unpack all that’s happened. Looking back at March 2020, we were reeling from the first stay-at-home orders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tom Hanks testing positive, the NBA postponing its season—this list goes on. It was a scary time, and in many ways,Read more

McCann Partners welcomes Christine Stone, author of The Parent Track, for a lunch hour of inspired conversation on Wednesday, April 20 at noon CST. Register today! After raising four children while moving up in the competitive world of technology, Christine, Groupon’s Global Head Product, Engineering Operations, Strategy, and TPMO, compiled an authentic, funny, and realistic resource toRead more

As March and Women’s History Month come to a close, I’m reflecting on some of the uplifting content that’s been shared throughout the past several weeks. There’s been a lot happening, as usual, but this of course includes how people marked #InternationalWomensDay on March 8, a global day of celebration where all were encouraged toRead more

International Women’s Day was officially celebrated earlier this month, but I received such an overwhelmingly positive response to my initial outreach to the Chief network, that one post just wasn’t enough. I would be remiss if I didn’t share all of the fantastic insights, advice, and personal stories that came my way! This is theRead more

Connecting with, learning from, and lifting up other female leaders is in my DNA, so when presented with an invite to join Chief earlier this year, I enthusiastically accepted. Chief is a private network for women in executive leadership, and while founded in 2019, it recently expanded its reach nationwide and started offering virtual memberships.Read more

Since our founding by Megan McCann in 2011, mentorship has been a cornerstone of McCann Partners’ story. It’s woven into our business, as mentoring relationships have resulted in placing talent and opening new doors, and it defines our mission to deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity. It’s part of our DNA, not only becauseRead more

A new year is a time for fresh goals, renewed focus and of course, new music! Our friend DJ Megan Taylor is back with a magnetic and energetic mix to help level up your 2022. No matter what you hope to achieve this year, these tracks are sure to inspire. And just because we’ve movedRead more

If you’re like me, you love the show Ted Lasso (and you’ve probably been hearing a lot about him as the show has skyrocketed in popularity and accolades during the pandemic!). The beloved Apple TV+ comedy is a new favorite of mine, and while watching, I find that time and time again Ted shares greatRead more

The ultimate holiday mixtape is here! Check out all of the fun and spirited tracks compiled by our friend DJ Megan Taylor, who created a new Holiday Music Mix for McCann Partners. Yes, of course it features Mariah Carey. While you’re at it, check out our recent Fall Feel Good Mix. Even though winter isRead more

Gloomy fall days call for a pick-me-up, and what better way to set the vibe than with music? Whether I’m tuning the radio on a long drive or popping in my earbuds for a walk, music helps me shift moods and get out of my head after a dreary day.  I may have even madeRead more

McCann Partners helps a mortgage lender during the housing boom When one of the nation’s largest retail mortgage lenders needed to hire quality talent quickly during a booming housing market, McCann Partners leveraged its infrastructure expertise to design and deliver a dynamic staffing solution.  McCann Partners helped the client recruit and onboard remote contract-to-hire employees,Read more

Built to create meaningful connections and mindful solutions, McCann Partners started as a dream to unite intention with action and integrity in IT recruitment. Now, being ten years strong, I am overwhelmed with honor and humbled to work alongside an invaluable team committed to supporting this dream and its ideals –– in and out ofRead more

Even as Derek Chauvin was found guilty by a jury this April, the trial of the former police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd reopened the deep emotional wounds felt following Floyd’s death last summer. And in the wake of increased violence against Asian Americans, the nation faces more thorny issues centered around systemic racism, inequality andRead more

Amid the seemingly endless pandemic and a dramatic rise in remote work, the ability to work from anywhere is a gamechanger in the tech industry. For job seekers, the market now is wide open and without geographic barriers. For employers seeking to hire, the now worldwide talent pool means more competition to recruit candidates. WithRead more

National days of recognition are aplenty (I see you National French Fry Day!). The one that strikes the strongest chord with me though, is the one we honor today: International Women’s Day (IWD). Lifting women in business and tech is at the foundation of most decisions I make—in both my personal and professional worlds. WhetherRead more

For years, writing in my gratitude journal has been a daily ritual. Lately, however, the practice has been more difficult to maintain. Reflecting on why, a line stands out from an article in The New York Times last week on practicing gratitude in a difficult season: “Articulating what we’re thankful for is a radical actRead more

Leave it to the amazing team at 1871 to bring a wholly new spin to an all-too-familiar career topic: mentoring. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of joining the “Making Mentorship Meaningful” panel at 1871’s online Career360 Summit alongside Kellie Fitzgerald of Google; Corey Flournoy of Groupon; and moderator Bill Watkins of Pinterest. As someoneRead more

As the days begin their march toward winter, with fewer hours of daylight and increasing clouds and gloominess, I’ve felt a jolt of sadness. While there is much to enjoy about this turn of seasons, it’s pretty clear that this year, we need a bigger pick-me-up than usual. As we continue to muddle through theRead more

Community matters. Meaningful connections are magical. Mentorship creates opportunity for growth and learning for everyone involved. Relationships are the foundation for everything.  I believe in these statements. They are my truths. And, despite all that 2020 has served us in terms of local, national, and world news – from the global pandemic, to racial injustice,Read more

Building upon ARA’s June 2020 “Allyship in Action” Webinar, the organization is producing a five-part series, “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action,” in partnership with three visionary organizations: i.c.stars, Chicago Tech Academy and Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE). This continuing series is designed to help ARA members learn how to become better allies to marginalizedRead more