Creating a successful startup involves many components, one of which is forming an effective advisory board.
An advisory board can provide invaluable guidance, oversight, and support in today's competitive business landscape.
This article builds on the People & Culture episode I recorded with Daniel Aghdami, Executive Search pro and co-founder and chairman of Board Owl, on how to build and leverage advisory boards to drive startup success. And how much this is recruiting after all.
Read MoreMany startups view hiring interns as a cost-effective way to build their team, due to their eagerness to learn, inexpensive cost, and fast learning curve.
And rightfully so! More often than not they are the true life savers to step in and get that work done that has been piling up - and in (sometimes even exceptionally) good quality, too.
Nevertheless, it's crucial to be aware of the potential pitfalls and understand when hiring interns is beneficial for your business and when it isn’t.
This article explores the nuances of intern hiring, outlining key considerations and smart strategies for making informed decisions when it comes to hiring interns for your startup.
Read MoreLet’s explore the critical role of founders in shaping company culture. Because Founder-led culture is crucial, particularly in the early stages, and it can be incorporated into many practices to make hiring easier, strengthen team cohesion, and improve overall performance.
This article will give you the practical steps to translate values into action, helping you in many ways every day. Let’s kickstart your culture today, shall we?
Read MoreWe kind of all know it, but then we don’t: building a robust and effective people function and a solid and aligned company culture is critical for the success of any startup. But what does that even mean?!
Read MoreRecruiting the right talent is a critical and challenging task for any founder. While some believe it's a straightforward process, many quickly realize that effective recruiting is an art that requires skill and insight.
A crucial aspect of this process is understanding a candidate's motivation – why they want to join your team and if they are likely to stay.
Here are six powerful questions that can reveal much about a candidate's motivation and how well they fit your team. Read on to learn how and why that is important.
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