The days of shift work that involve “coming in at 2 p.m. or you are fired,” is a dated concept.
4 common DEIB mistakes startups can avoid
These four common mistakes are not just bad for underrepresented employees — they’re bad for all of your current and future employees, which means they’re bad for your startup.
Over 1200 Activision Blizzard Employees Sign Petition Demanding CEO Bobby Kotick Quit
The ABK Workers Alliance, a group of Activision Blizzard workers formed in response to the company’s treatment of its employees, began circulating a petition earlier today for anyone working at the publisher’s studios and offices to sign. It has now be…
Dear Sophie: Any advice on visa issues for new hires?
I run operations at an early-stage startup, and I’ve been tasked with hiring and HR. I’m feeling out of my depth and trying to figure out visa issues for prospective hires. Do you have any advice?
Why we rebuilt our equity plan for flexibility (and how you can, too)
The most competitive startups will not only give staff the shares that they deserve but will also do so in a way that’s tax-advantaged, de-risked and highly customizable.
Neurodiversity in technology: Are businesses missing out on key talent?
Neurodiversity presents a huge opportunity for leaders to bring in unique talent with different skill sets to drive progress in the tech industry.
As EU eyes ‘balance’ on precarious gig work, Glovo offers pledge of ‘fairer’ conditions for couriers
Spain’s on-demand delivery platform Glovo has announced what it’s calling “The Couriers Pledge” — an initiative which commits its business to setting a new — “fairer” — social rights standard for its gigging couriers. The self-defined “standard” covers earnings, safety, communication and support for development opportunities. Glovo says the commitments will (eventually) apply to couriers […]
Dear Sophie: Any advice for living my dreams in Silicon Valley?
After trying to find an H-1B job to immigrate to the U.S. for several years, I took a position with a company in Canada. My dream is to immigrate to Silicon Valley to start my own venture. Any advice?
Employees are designing the workplace of the future
What factors would make people want to come into the office? SAP research found four: peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, community-building and intention.
ESG and shareholder activism: A tsunami is coming to Silicon Valley
With the increase in attention on ESG issues over the past few years, it’s easy for companies to assume that we’ve reached the crest of the ESG wave. However, we are only at the early stages.