by Clifford Stephan | Aug 15, 2017 | Training & Development
Any successful pre-IPO company knows that a good head of HR is worth their weight in gold. Getting someone who has strong expertise in leadership, recruiting, talent management, programs management all while fostering culture and fun should be a number one priority...
by Clifford Stephan | Aug 15, 2017 | Training & Development
A San Jose based client was less than a year away from their IPO and seemed to be doing everything right—growing fast, hiring aggressively, and planning big. But serious problems in their compensation strategy threatened to sap talent and sabotage the...
by Clifford Stephan | Jul 29, 2017 | Training & Development
Few places are as exciting as a new start-up—the technology, talent, and fast pace can make it a great place to work. But making sure a company gets to grow into something other than a failed start-up is a tricky balancing act. There are a lot of elements...
by Clifford Stephan | Jul 27, 2017 | Training & Development
Startups are everywhere in Silicon Valley, which makes it an exciting place to be. Where else can you find that heady mix of enthusiasm, great ideas, and the will to win?. For all the highs, though, startups run the risk of some major lows. Quick burnout, lackluster...
by Clifford Stephan | Jul 16, 2017 | Training & Development
An abundance of young money. A hypercompetitive environment. Poor work-life balance. Insular, bubble-like culture. Sky-high cost of living. Atrocious commute times. That’s Silicon Valley, according to a recent article in Quartz...
by Clifford Stephan | Jul 16, 2017 | Training & Development
Ever heard of an ESOP? I’m not surprised if this is a new concept for you. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a little-known secret when it comes to benefits and incentives for driving performance in a private company. I recently had the opportunity to...
