Etsy Staff Product Manager Catherine Delgado recently sat down with our partner The Mom Project for a candid conversation around career shifts and working motherhood. Folks often think that their career trajectory is going to be linear, but so often there are ebbs and flows along the way. Cat shared how her career goals have evolved since becoming a mother, the way she balances responsibilities and gives herself grace, and the role that employer-provided parental benefits have played in her parenthood journey. At Etsy, we know that welcoming a new member to a family is transformative, and we’ve led the way in offering robust caregiving benefits for our team members. As Cat highlights, we also understand that caregiving extends beyond the first few months of parenthood. We’re proud to build a workplace that embraces leave and enables employees at all stages of life to thrive. Thanks to Cat for speaking to the personal impact those benefits have had for her!
Exciting news! 🌟 Etsy has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024 Best Companies to Work For in the Retail Industry! What makes this recognition truly special? It reflects how well we measure up to the expectations of our employees. We're part of the distinguished 20% of companies that earned the coveted 'Best' status in key categories such as quality of pay, stability, and a sense of belonging. We're proud of this achievement and will continue to prioritize the voices and experiences of our employees! Join us in celebrating this milestone.
When our sellers succeed, we succeed. 🧡 That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re expanding Etsy Payments to sellers in seven new countries over the upcoming months: 🇺🇦Ukraine, 🇮🇳India, 🇦🇷Argentina, 🇨🇱Chile, 🇯🇵Japan, and 🇵🇪Peru. What does this multimarket expansion of our core payments technology mean? 🌍 More confident and smooth transactions, with a wider range of payment options to purchase or sell special, unique items. And with this expansion, Etsy welcomes new sellers to Etsy’s already vibrant Ukraine seller community, opening new economic opportunities for artisans and creative entrepreneurs at a time when the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is championing enhanced digital commerce and online business efforts in Ukraine. We’re so excited to see how this new capability will help sellers to expand their reach, and we cannot wait to see the potential that this Etsy Payments can unlock for our community at large. We’re just getting started!
We’re thrilled to welcome our 5th cohort of Etsy Uplift Makers: the Oaxaca Artesanía Collective! This group of 17 artisans – the majority of whom are women – are the first entirely international group of Uplift artisans and have created a range of unique, handcrafted items inspired by their homeland and using traditional techniques. Etsy’s Uplift Makers Program, run in partnership with nonprofit Nest , creates financial opportunities and opens doors to ecommerce for heritage artisan communities that have faced economic hardships. The makers of the Oaxaca Artesanía Collective have the tools and support to open and operate Etsy shops, offering a pathway to economic opportunity and also serving as a means of preserving their culture. Shop and support the incredible creations from the Oaxaca Artesanía Collective, available exclusively on Etsy.
“Working with Etsy has been such a rewarding and empowering experience. From collaborating cross-departmentally, to designing creative campaigns that celebrate and empower our sellers across our social channels, I enjoy making an impact with such a solid team. I’m honored to be recognized for the ‘Commit To Our Craft’ Guiding Principle Award, and I cannot wait to continue to create with them!” Say hello to 👋🏼 Tida Sroivattana, Etsy’s Seller Social Media Manager and a repeat recipient of our Guiding Principle Awards. Today, we’re celebrating her continuous efforts to learn and improve her craft! Nominating a fellow employee for a Guiding Principle Award is a special way of recognizing and celebrating colleagues who inspire us by exemplifying our Guiding Principles, also known as our company values. Learn more about how our principles empower us to make a greater impact and further our mission to Keep Commerce Human: https://etsy.me/3EX1NzW
Meet Chika Obiora, an Etsy Staff Product Designer. ✨ Chika shares how cross-departmental collaborations have encouraged her professional development and how she and other employees have shaped Etsy’s outputs. She even provides insights into her remote experience, sharing her strategies for building community and what enables her to bring her authentic self to the workplace. Interested in being a part of the Product Org team? Check out our open roles here: https://etsy.me/3LnG1ZN #LifeAtEtsy
We understand that the holiday season is the most crucial time of the year for the millions of small businesses on Etsy. That's why we want to take a moment to share how we're working behind the scenes to ensure our sellers have the support they need during this vital period. 🧡 We're increasing Etsy’s Purchase Protection for sellers by covering refunds on qualifying orders up to $500 during the holiday season. 🧡 We're offering 24/7 support, including live assistance for most topics. 🧡 We're ensuring Etsy remains the destination for unique, handmade, and creative items by enforcing our Handmade Policy and uplifting the best of our marketplace Learn more about how we're supporting our global community in this letter to Etsy sellers from our Chief Operating Officer, Raina Moskowitz.
“Working remotely has brought me peace of mind. As someone living in a busy city, I cherish my remote day-to-day life as it allows me to boost my productivity while staying close to my loved ones. I also have more time with my playful cat, Buckbeak, who always keeps me company during work hours and even drops by our team's daily meetings for a quick visit!” We're delighted to feature Senior Software Engineer, Victor Servin, for this month's remote spotlight! At Etsy, we are proud to offer three different work modes – remote, office-based and flex – to meet the various needs and preferences of our team. Learn more about our flexible work modes here: https://etsy.me/46aQyiE
Etsy was delighted to welcome New York State elected officials Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, their staff and a representative from Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker’s office to our Brooklyn office last week. The big topics of interest? Affordable and accessible childcare, as well as supporting NY-based small businesses were some of the areas Etsy COO Raina Moskowitz and VP of Marketplace Initiatives and Strategic Sourcing James Ossman discussed on behalf of Etsy and our vibrant seller community. We look forward to working with policymakers in Albany on key initiatives that help creative makers and small businesses thrive.
You have your first interview with a company and you’re so excited! 🎉 But if you’re planning for a super casual conversation, you may want to rethink your preparation. Etsy Principal Recruiter, Fatima Tam, CDR Tam is sharing questions you should be ready to answer to make the best first impression: 🧡 Why this specific position? ✨ Why this specific company? ✔️ What more would you like to know? 🤔 What unique value do you bring and hope to develop? Being well-prepared from the very start helps both you and interviewers to determine whether this opportunity may be your best next gig.
