The Dot HQ octber 2024 Newslettr

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2. ‘ ‘ also celebrated the Ganesh Festival with a joyful Ganesh Arti, fun games, and delicious snacks, truly immersing ourselves in the festive spirit. These moments of togetherness reflect the vibrant culture that defines The dot HQ. As October arrived, we were excited to celebrate Navratri, a time to honor the goddess, reflect on overcoming challenges, and celebrate triumphs. The festival's vibrant colors and joyful energy mirrored our team's resilience and shared victories. Hello Readers! Dear Readers, As we transition from the final monsoon showers into a season of brightness and positivity, we reflect on the incredible energy at The dot HQ in recent months. From impactful CSR initiatives to lively celebrations, our team has embraced the spirit of community. We’ve proudly supported remote areas with essential educational resources while promoting digital learning for children in fun, engaging ways, underscoring responsibility. our commitment to social Our team’s competitive spirit shone during the Carrom Tournament, reminding us we’re more than just spreadsheets and reports! We As we move forward, our Fun Fridays continue to offer opportunities to unwind, connect, and strengthen our bonds with each other and our clients. Here’s to more celebrations, more successes, and the wonderful community we’ve built at The dot HQ. Cheers to the journey ahead! Shashi Gajiwala‘ ‘

3. Expansion of the Pune office Six months after opening our spacious Pune office in January 2024, we are thrilled to further expand our operations in Pune fuelled by our growth. continuous REUNION TIME Throwing it back to that awesome Mumbai trip in April 2023 with this incredible group! We had such a blast reconnecting in a virtual reunion. It felt like no time had passed at all. It was wonderful to share stories, and relive the experiences we had. We are grateful for the lasting connections we've built and the unforgettable moments we've shared along the way. Here's to many more adventures and collaborations! incredibly 02

4. Welcome 03 To Our Team We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our newest team members who have joined us recently! They each bring diverse skills and fresh perspectives to The dot HQ and we're excited to see the contributions they'll make.

5. Welcome Tyler Steadman Account Manager - UK & Ireland A warm welcome to Tyler Steadman, as he joins us as Account Manager - UK & Ireland. Tyler brings a wealth of experience with infectious energy, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact he'll make in strengthening our client relationships across the UK and Ireland. His passion for delivering exceptional service aligns perfectly with our mission to support accountants with the talent and expertise they need to succeed. Let's give Tyler a warm welcome and we look forward to the amazing journey ahead as we continue to grow and innovate together! 04

6. Team Events POSH AWARENESS TRAINING We recently organized a POSH training session to raise awareness and ensure a safe, respectful workplace by educating the team on the Prevention Harassment. of Sexual CARROM TOURNAMENT WOMEN’S SINGLES- MUMBAI DOUBLES- MUMBAI The recent fun-filled carrom tournament brought out everyone's competitive spirit and after weeks of intense matches, we finally crowned our champions! Thanks to everyone who participated and made this such a fun experience. 05 MEN'S SINGLES- MUMBAI SINGLES- PUNE

7. Social Media Champions of the Quarter A big shoutout to our 'Social Media Champions' this quarter! Your engagement is helping us grow our community, spark lively conversations, and boost brand visibility. We're excited to see more of you jump in—who knows, YOU might be our next champion! Keep the buzz going! SOCIAL MEDIA Snehal Pandit Priyanshi Bhavsar Laxmi Panzade FUN FRIDAY Adulting is tough, but Fun Fridays at the office make it a little easier! At dot, we take taking a break seriously and our team's competitive spirit shines through in all the fun we have. #FunFriday 06

8. EVENTS & TRIPS North America Trip 8,800 MILES. 5 DAYS. 4 CITIES. COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES. DAY 1 LONDON NEW YORK DAY 2 NEW YORK BOSTON NEW YORK DAY 3 NEW YORK OTTAWA NEW YORK DAY 4 NEW YORK TORONTO NEW YORK DAY 5 LONDON NEW YORK Early mornings and late nights were the norm, but the energy and enthusiasm from our meetings with clients and potential partners kept us going. It was a fantastic experience with meaningful conversations, new connections and a shared vision for the future. There’s never a dull moment at The dot HQ! Onwards and upwards! 07 -Arun Ravindranathan

9. Accountex Summit Manchester #XeroconLondon2024 Tyler, Dermot and I hit the road to Accountex Summit North in Manchester. The show had a great buzz and was very well attended with many known apps and software companies including MyWorkpapers, Silverfin and Xero showcasing the new developments they had to offer. It is always great to meet up with clients, colleagues and partners at these events, reinforcing the importance of that in-person connection. We’re looking forward to more exciting events throughout the year and the chance to keep building these key relationships! Gavin Sneddon 08

10. CSR Corporate Social Responsibility We're proud to share that dot has partnered with The Henry Allen Trust as part of our commitment to giving back to our local community. The trust's incredible advice, support, and moments of joy to families facing the toughest of battles—childhood cancer. work provides HENRY ALLEN TRUST Gavin rolled up his sleeves and volunteered to help organize the stalls for the trusts' Family FUNday. Tyler recently volunteered his time to help set up for the annual gala ball hosted by The Henry Allen Trust. The event was a fundraiser for families battling child and young teen cancer. our support for this amazing cause.09 We're looking forward to continuing

11. 10 IDF INDIAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION - PROMOTING DIGITAL EDUCATION The dot HQ team completed its third year of supporting tribal education for distributing over 450 study kits for the academic year. With a focus on bridging the digital divide, we provided e-learning tools and teacher training to promote visual learning. underprivileged children,

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