A Double-Edged Sword: A Conversation on The Model Minority Myth
As part of our Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration, we hosted an employee panel focused on the realities of the “model minority myth” and how some of our leaders have navigated these challenges. From childhood stories to workplace examples, the conversation highlighted the impact stereotypes and biases have had on each of the panelists’… Read more
Open Dialogue on Rainbow-Washing, Social Responsibility, and the Importance of Being Open to All
Yelp and Open To All co-hosted a special Pride panel featuring D&I leaders from H&M, Gap Inc. & The Body Shop during this year’s Pride month. There’s no doubt that companies like these help shape our society, but with power comes responsibility. During this event the panelist discussed the realities of corporate “rainbow-washing,” the responsibility… Read more
Yelp Recognizes Juneteenth as Global Paid Holiday
This year marks the start of Yelp recognizing Juneteenth as a global paid holiday. Observed on Friday, June 18, Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day) is known as the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and recognizes Black freedom and achievement. We invited Dr. Marguerite Hinrichs to… Read more
Book Talk with the Authors of “The New Builders”
In May, our Chief Operating Officer Jed Nachman talked with Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine, authors of “The New Builders.” In their book they discuss entrepreneurship and small businesses from a new angle. At Yelp, we connect people with great local businesses, so we were very eager to learn more about this fascinating topic. Here… Read more
The Gold House Founders Network
In May, Yelp launched an Asian-owned business attribute to make it even easier to find and support local Asian-owned businesses. With the escalation of anti-Asian hate crimes and violence we’ve seen across the nation during the pandemic, there has never been a more important time to support the Asian American community. For the attribute launch,… Read more
Fireside Chat with Yelp Board Member, George Hu
To better connect our employees with leadership in 2021, we began hosting quarterly conversations with members from Yelp’s board (in February we talked to Tony Wells). For this quarter’s installment, we invited George Hu. George joined Yelp’s Board of Directors in February of 2019, and in addition to this crucial role for Yelp, he currently… Read more
Mental Health Awareness Month at Yelp
May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness on the importance of caring for and communicating openly about our mental health, and we understand the impact that mental health has on different aspects of our lives. Improving our mental health and wellbeing can take many forms, including talk therapy, exercise, and social connection. … Read more
Hand-lettering Mother’s Day Cards with Punkpost
In preparation for Mother’s Day, we invited Yelp employees to attend a hand-lettering class to create a Mother’s Day greeting card framed with flowers and doodles for the moms in their life. All they had to bring were colorful markers, paper, and a hefty dose of creativity. For this event, we partnered with Punkpost, a… Read more
Drag Queen Story Hour at Yelp
In celebration of Take Your Kids To Work Day, we invited Yves Saint Croissant to read a few stories to Yelp employees and their little ones. Yves is a longtime member of the Drag Queen Story Hour, which was started in 2015 by author and activist Michelle Tea and a handful of Queens in San… Read more
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month: An Allyship Resource Guide
At Yelp, we see allyship as far more than an identifier. We believe developing ally skills requires genuine intention, curiosity, and empathy. Above all, being an ally is a verb, and an ever evolving journey. As part of our efforts to promote authentic allyship and to help educate our employees, we’ve created a series of… Read more