Categoría: Transparency

Transparency in startups seems to be all the rage, but it wasn’t always this way. There are a few companies like Buffer, Groove and Baremetrics that really paved the way for the rest. What does transparency in business really mean? It’s not just about making your compensation known to the world, or giving details down… Seguir leyendo What is Transparency in a Business?

Netflix work culture is notorious for being cut-throat. While some may say it’s toxic (more on that in a second), it clearly works in maintaining only superstar employees. The WSJ published an article that details how ‘radical honesty’ may be creating a culture of fear, where no one is sure if it’s their last hour… Seguir leyendo Rethinking Netflix Work Culture

A transparent workplace can improve employee morale, satisfaction and performance. There are seemingly no downsides when done correctly.  So why has it taken so long to be embraced?  This article from HR Digest explains why transparency was shunned by leadership and reasons why it’s great for workplace culture. We all know Buffer as one of the… Seguir leyendo Workplace Transparency: it’s taken too long

The Importance of Transparency in Startups The case for salary transparency has been made multiple times, but so has the case for not making individual compensation widely known. Were you aware that salary transparency can help your startup company excel against competitors? When starting small businesses, many owners have a hard attracting employees. This is… Seguir leyendo The Importance of Transparency in Startups

Is there such a thing as too much transparency? Some people say there is, because it can feel workers feeling exposed, micromanaged and even encourage dishonesty when it’s supposed to be doing the opposite. HBR goes over ways you can prevent transparency from backfiring, especially when there’s a risk of your transparency efforts creating a… Seguir leyendo Transparency Traps