Despite the economic recession and the ongoing pandemic, there are still software startups hiring briskly and onboarding employees into fully virtual new workplaces. Onboarding a new employee during t…
Returning to Work Post-Lockdown: 3 Things You May Have Overlooked
How do we return to the office as safely as possible? Do we really need to return to the office at all? How can we balance employees’ varying needs and attitudes on this question with crucial safety c…
Optimize Employee Onboarding to Better Retain Top Talent
I once showed up for my first day at a new job only to find that my desk hadn’t been cleaned out — or even dusted. I spent my first hours at work finding the kitchen, unearthing cleaning supplies, wip…
The Waiting Game: Keeping Startup Talent Happy When an Exit is Still a Ways Off
What will the 2020 IPO market look like? In a word, unclear. Some startups are postponing their 2020 filings on valuation concerns and worries about election uncertainty. What is clear is the well-est…
Hiring A Recruiter: 3 Things Startups Should Know
If your startup is growing, you’re hiring. And if you’re hiring senior-level talent, you probably need an outside recruiter. Few in-house recruiters have the expertise or network that a professional, …
The Bad Hiring Habit That Puts Your Company’s Reputation at Risk
I once worked with a first-time CEO who needed to hire a VP of sales. He wanted to take charge of the hiring process—then I learned he was preparing by Googling “How to interview VP’s of sales.”…
Landing The Right Hire: When It’s Time To Walk Away
The job market is hotter than ever. Unemployment is hovering at 3.9%, the lowest level in 18 years, plus the economy is enjoying its longest-ever streak of month-to-month job growth. It’s unquestionab…
Ageism Is Hurting Your Tech Company’s Hiring More Than You Realize
Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp are spurring necessary conversations about unconscious bias in the workplace. But, bias goes beyond gender and race. It’s time to talk frankly about a common, …
Men, Want To Get Involved In #MeToo? Try These 6 Steps To Achieve Gender Equality At Work
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are casting light on problems of gender inequality and sexual harassment in many industries, including tech. At many companies, good guys – that is, most of them – ar…
Are You Ready for California’s New Compensation Law? What Employers and Job Seekers Need to Know
A far-reaching new California law dealing with employee compensation went into effect last month, and it could dramatically change the hiring process for employers, recruiters and people seeking jobs …