Starscape's Company Commitments
Responding to five prompts by LinkedIn when setting up the official page
While creating the official LinkedIn company page, I was prompted to add and describe our commitments in five impact areas. This is a lovely way to further articulate what this constellation is all about!
Work-life balance
At Starscape, we champion a unique work-life balance by empowering our diverse team—artists, writers, developers, and creators—to choose projects that ignite their passion, allowing them to work flexibly outside traditional structures. Our model supports personalized project engagement and flexible schedules, emphasizing work at times that best suit individual productivity and life commitments. We advocate for remote work, enabling our members to thrive in environments that foster their creativity and well-being. Through virtual meetups and collaborative platforms, we maintain a supportive community, ensuring every member feels valued. Starscape blends professional aspirations with personal fulfillment, fostering a culture where creativity and innovation flourish.
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Career growth and learning
At Starscape, fostering career growth and continuous learning is pivotal. Our Guild showcases members' work and connects them with wider communities. Through our Discord server, members exchange ideas and offer emotional and spiritual support, creating a nurturing environment for personal and professional development.
We're committed to upskilling, providing resources for learning, collaborative projects for skill enhancement, and leadership opportunities that align with members' passions. Future plans include workshops, mentorship, and practical projects, offering valuable experience.
Starscape is more than a company; it's a community where members can grow, learn, and achieve their career aspirations, supported by a collaborative and enriching ecosystem.
Environmental sustainability
As a remote-first organization, Starscape inherently reduces the environmental impact associated with daily commutes, office energy consumption, and waste production. This structure allows us to operate efficiently while minimizing our carbon footprint.
Embracing solarpunk ideals, Starscape is committed to fostering a harmonious relationship between technology and nature. We advocate for and implement sustainable practices in all aspects of our work, from digital development to community engagement, and promote awareness and solutions for environmental challenges, encouraging both our members and wider community to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
Looking toward the future, Starscape is deeply committed to supporting the health of our planet through more direct means. While we are in the early stages of our journey and not yet in a position to make regular contributions, we hold a steadfast commitment to financially supporting ocean and forest conservation efforts as a key organizational goal. We believe in the power of collective action and are dedicated to allocating resources towards the preservation and restoration of vital ecosystems as our operations grow and prosper.
Social impact
We're deeply committed to addressing social challenges and making a positive impact on the broader community. Our multifaceted initiatives—spanning a digital development studio, a publishing arm, a web store, and an expansive online community—are more than just business ventures; they're a manifestation of our dedication to altruism and communal upliftment.
We've established a model where members, including artists, writers, developers and creators of all stripes, select projects that resonate with their passions, working on their own terms and schedules. This approach not only fosters personal fulfillment and professional growth but also ensures that our collective efforts contribute meaningfully to societal betterment.
By empowering individuals to pursue what they love, we're cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish, addressing social issues through the lens of technology, art, and community. Starscape stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating how businesses can operate altruistically and still achieve success. We're not just building a company; we're nurturing a movement towards a more empathetic, inclusive, and conscious society.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
At Starscape, we embrace the self-evident truth that we're all stardust, unified in essence yet unique in skills and values. Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is rooted in this understanding—welcoming individuals from all backgrounds who align with our ethos and vision.
Through initiatives like workshops and collaborative projects, we actively promote inclusion, ensuring that every member has a voice and the opportunity to contribute their unique perspectives. Our community is built on the principle of collective growth, where diverse ideas and experiences enrich our collective journey.
As we evolve, we're dedicated to supporting our members not just ideationally but tangibly. Plans for project and living stipends, ratified by our community, aim to provide equitable opportunities for all members to thrive. This approach not only reinforces our commitment to fairness but also empowers our members to pursue their passions without financial barriers.