Tag: company growth

Beyond the Ladder—Career Growth in Flat Organizations 

In flatter organizations, career growth looks different—but the need for it hasn’t gone away. Ambitious employees still want to advance, even if the traditional ladder isn’t there.  Development Opportunities Keep Employees On Board  According to Gallup research, career development opportunities are key in encouraging employees to stay in the company. But promotions aren’t the only […]

How Some Companies Hire Fewer People Yet Grow Faster

When growing your business, think twice before adding to your personnel; it might not be necessary. In fact, adding to your labor costs could make it harder to reach your organization’s scaling goals. It’s a common misconception that if you want to see massive growth, you need to onboard additional people. This common belief that […]

Why Hiring Professionals Are Surprisingly Optimistic Right Now

Hiring professionals don’t have an easy job right now. As inflation hovers around a multidecade high, the labor market has remained remarkably robust while many companies’ balance sheets are shrinking. The competition for talent is intense, which is a particularly difficult obstacle at a time when employee turnover rates have surged. Meanwhile, HR teams are […]

How to Keep Humor and Culture Alive During a Pandemic While Doubling in Size

“JOIN A CULTURE OF ROCKSTAR NINJAS WHO LIKE TO WORK HARD, PLAY HARD!“ We’ve all seen multiple versions of this and it makes you wonder whether it’s thrown in there just to check a box. Describing company culture as “rockstar ninjas” has become a cliché, like ripped acid-washed-jeans and golden locks on rockstars, cue any […]