We know hiring practices aren't always inclusive, and while there's much for Californians to be happy about right now – unemployment remains low, wage growth continues, declining poverty rates – there is one HR data set that remains perpetually concerning: diverse Hiring. Despite billions invested in diversity and inclusion interventions over the past decade, if you are recruiting for a senior, professional, skilled role right now, chances are you will hire a white man.
As part of our efforts to help spread awareness around Pride Month and encourage self-reflection within the workplace, our ED&I council hosted an inclusive cultural conversation to discuss how our lives – at work and beyond – are impacted by LGBTQIA+ issues.
The first functional hire in each area of your business is essential for establishing your company culture and setting your business in the direction of success. We’ve gathered these top tips for founders who have just raised their first series and are now faced with the challenge of building a winning team.
While navigating today’s market, we decided to learn what it is senior-level engineers want more of. Recently, our two engineering managers in California Joori Leem and Ryan Scott surveyed 80 engineers to learn the top three influencers that would drive them to change careers. Respondents were asked to choose one of the four options: better compensation, higher position, working with inspiring people, or having an impactful role at a startup. This is what they found:
With close to a third of working professionals actively seeking a new role this year, and 75% stating that they are feeling more confident in the job market, we share why this time of year is crucial to check-in with your employees.
Salary benchmarking allows companies to establish whether their senior executives’ remuneration packages are in line with the rest of the market. Here, we explore it in more detail.
