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… Continue reading Transparency Traps
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Should Your Startup Offer Employee Perks?
Most people read or hear secondhand tales about the crazy perks that some startups offer, like manicures, live music, and even foreign trips. Of course, most startups don’t offer perks quite that crazy, but they may offer in-house gym or free snacks in the kitchen. While these perks seem like an obvious boon for employee… Continue reading Should Your Startup Offer Employee Perks?
Perks can be Dangerous
We all know by now that perks usually aren’t what makes or breaks your culture. However, Simone Stolzoff over at Quartz makes the case for being careful about perk culture. She describes the perks at Facebook, ranging from gyms to a dental office. You never have to leave, you get to be more productive! So why… Continue reading Perks can be Dangerous
Mass Exodus at Work
Going through a mass exodus at work or managed a whole team that quit on you? High employee turnover is demoralizing & can get expensive quickly.
How do You Recruit for a Startup?
Let’s be honest, startup recruitment is easier said than done. When a company is new and doesn’t yet have a reputation or online presence, it probably won’t attract the best applicants. Equally, it might not yet have the money to pay for the very best talent. When you’re growing your startup, you want to have… Continue reading How do You Recruit for a Startup?
The Dangers of Hiring the Wrong Talent
Recruiting Daily splashes this surprising (or not) stat above the fold for Dangers of hiring the wrong talent: 23% of Startups Fail because of an Inadequate Team. Wait What? But I thought most would fail because they got no traction, didn’t find a product-market fit and of course burnt through a lot of money and… Continue reading The Dangers of Hiring the Wrong Talent
Bootstrapping your HR
For many startups, an HR department is a thing of the past, something only large corporations deal with. However, there are times that even if you don’t have an official Human Resources division, you need to do the work traditionally associated with this department. So when can you do it on your own, and when… Continue reading Bootstrapping your HR
Examples of Good Company Culture
Successful companies have one thing in common: their corporate culture revolves around strong values that engage, inspire, and motivate employees. A good company culture can drive business growth and increase profits. At the same time, it makes it easier to attract and retain top talent. While it’s true that each organization has a personality of its own… Continue reading Examples of Good Company Culture
Why is it Easier to Concentrate in Coffee Shops?
If you’ve ever got out of the office or your home-office and instead went to a coffee shop and magically tripled your productivity, you know that odd feeling and lingering question: why am I able to get more done here than in the space that’s actually been set up for me to do work? Well,… Continue reading Why is it Easier to Concentrate in Coffee Shops?
Productivity when you Work Remotely
Working remotely can add a lot to your personal and professional life, but there can definitely be slumps where you wonder how suddenly 4 hours have gone by and you still have nothing to show for your day’s work, or you find yourself extending your workday deep into the night with a seemingly insurmountable pile… Continue reading Productivity when you Work Remotely