Workforce Innovation + Opportunity

Your company is growing at a fast pace. You're on track to tackle your benchmarks in record time. The people on your staff are excited about the company and your continued mark in the industry you serve. These are all signs you're doing something right. They're also indications that it might be time to delegate some of the responsibilities. As your company grows and flourishes, you can't keep relying on the methods that helped you begin. Great companies start with leaders who know that their personnel is their biggest asset. They often took a hands on approach to hiring. With a small company, that approach serves pretty well. As you flourish, though, there are often a great number of obstacles between developing a position description and finding a long term employee to bring just the right ingredient that makes your team stronger and more dynamic. Five Indications You Need to…

There is no substitute for a quality company culture. A report from the Columbia Business School indicates that over half of executives link positive culture to increased productivity and profitability. But while business leaders recognize the value of culture, they struggle to build it; 87 percent of respondents in a Deloitte Insights study cite cultural development as one of their chief challenges. In a corporate context, core values are best developed from the ground up — beginning with hiring. A quality hire not only possesses critical skills and professional acumen, but also principles that align closely with your company's brand. While certain cultural elements can be refined over time, it's virtually impossible to force a fit with employees who don't share your workforce's overarching values. Defining And Highlighting Your Company's Culture Core values create a much-needed framework for your company, while your mission and vision statements serve as foundation. It's critical that you clearly define these elements…

Are you a Founder who thinks you can do everything? You probably can. But is doing everything the best use of your time? On any given day you are working on your company’s product/service while building and running the company. While it can be challenging to find the right people, let alone trust them to execute your vision, having the right team makes everyday happenings become major milestones and successes. All with you at the helm.

You’ve launched your company and are working on the next big thing when your board approves your hiring budget. You post on social media about the 50 engineers you needed yesterday and begin fielding inquiries while a feeling of desperation sets in. In today’s fast paced startup world, how you search for talent and who you attract to your team are two of the most important steps in growing your company.