Introducing: In the Loop

There’s a new feature we're testing out — and you’re looking right at it. While Newsletters aren’t a new feature for creators, the team is exploring opening the feature for companies and other Pages. We'll share these each month to gather insights and better understand what you'd like to see more of — so please let us know what you think!

Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship

As the world continues to question not only how they work, but why they work, this?Black History Month , we want to take the opportunity to celebrate Black Entrepreneurs who are charting their own paths and aligning their passions with their work. We’ve included just a few of the many Black LinkedIn members driving change in their communities below, and encourage you to join the conversation by following and amplifying Black voices with the?#BlackHistoryMonth ?hashtag.

Jason Mayden ?and his company?Super Heroic ?empowers children to feel strong and capable through a multi-modal system of play focused on creativity, physical wellbeing, and emotional intelligence.?Sherrell Dorsey ?and her team work hard to honor Black genius through?The Plug , a digital news & insights platform dedicated to reporting on Black innovation trends — bringing underserved and under-covered entrepreneurs and their companies to the forefront of tech’s evolution.?Yelitsa Jean-Charles ?started?Healthy Roots Dolls ?so that young Black girls could make memories and feel the joy of playing with dolls whose features — and hair — looked and felt like their own.?Doyin Richards ?transformed years of training and learning development experience into the Anti-Racism Fight Club, a workshop series that aims to end racism in workplaces and communities across the globe.

Live on LinkedIn: Black Entrepreneurship Summit

Join LinkedIn’s Black Entrepreneur Summit on February 22nd to learn live from experts.?One of the best ways to learn is to join your community at a live event. Some of our very own LinkedIn employees are hosting events live on LinkedIn to help equip Black entrepreneurs today. Can't make it? You can always watch a replay. RSVP below:

• 8 am PT: The Rise of Black Entrepreneurship in the U.S.?with?Marissa Cazem ,?Seyi Kukoyi , and?Melinda Emerson ?|?RSVP here
• 9 am PT: Unlocking Community and Resources to Thrive?with?Chris Arceneaux ,?Guy Kawasaki , and?Jay Clouse ?|?RSVP here
• 12pm PT: Allyship in Action - Unconscious Bias?with?Trish Lindo ?and?Stacey Gordon ?|?RSVP here

Audio Events are now in beta: Tune in now!

We are currently testing a new way for creators to connect with their communities with Audio Events. Select creators can host scheduled, interactive conversations with LinkedIn members. During those conversations, listeners can raise their hand to speak, and hosts can bring listeners on stage to join the conversation. To see the latest upcoming Audio Events, follow #LinkedInAudioEvent

Tools and Tricks: How LinkedIn Can Help You Find a Job You’re Passionate About

If you’re considering a career pivot, you’ve probably found that finding the right role for you can be almost as daunting as actually applying. Whether you’re looking to work from home, from a coffee shop, or are eager to get back to the office, we’re making it easy for you to filter for remote, hybrid, and on-site roles within Job Search and the?#OpenToWork ?feature on your Profile. To let the right jobs come to you, simply set your preferences on your profile when you turn on?#OpenToWork . Hiring managers can also use these filters to find you in LinkedIn Recruiter (learn more?here ). LinkedIn data shows that turning on #OpenToWork on your LinkedIn Profile increases your likelihood of getting a recruiter message by 2X!

And if your next step is working for yourself, you’re in good company — a recent LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Index data shows that more than half (51%) of professionals see themselves venturing out on their own for their next role.

To help freelancers, contractors, creators, and small business owners, we’ve launched our Services Marketplace globally. You can set up your Service Page from your profile, manage your projects, and promote your specific skills and services to more than 800M people. Learn more about the tools that can help you navigate the Great Reshuffle?here .

Meet LinkedIn's first-ever Creator Accelerator Program Class

As part of LinkedIn’s $25 million investment in creators, LinkedIn is supporting the members of this class as they tell their stories and build meaningful communities on LinkedIn.

This year’s class ?includes subject-matter experts that span topics across the world of work. This includes creators like?Dulari Gandhi ?who covers corporate social responsibility and impact,?Desiree S. Coleman ,?who's focusing on helping support working moms,?Paul Lawrence ,?addressing the challenges and opportunities for veterans and military spouses,?and?Yiying Lu ,?who shares content around sparking creativity. Check out the full class?here .

To see the latest content from creators in the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program, follow #LICreatorAccelerator

LinkedIn Learning Course of the Month: Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

If you’re exploring new career opportunities or trying to showcase your skills before asking for a raise — maybe swap an hour of doom scrolling for an hour of professional development. This?unlocked LinkedIn Learning course walks you through how to bring your personal career story to life with your LinkedIn profile. Instructor?Lauren Jolda offers tips on how to tailor each of your Profiles to your needs, add media to your Profile, and showcase your career accomplishments.

Looking Ahead

We’re so glad you joined us for our first-ever LinkedIn Newsletter — we’d love to hear what you’re thinking. Any features you'd like highlighted? Any topics you'd like us to cover? Drop us a comment and let us know!

Until then, be sure to follow the conversation around?#BlackHistoryMonth ?as well as?#IAmProfessional ?and hit subscribe so you don't miss our next one.