#company-culture

#company-culture

The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies-let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world-ever encounter. The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.

Every autonomous team should begin with a vision, which is a living, evolving definition of why the team exists and how it contributes to broader company goals.

Customer service is not just a department. It consists of unscripted moments and acts of ownership that build trust and loyalty, belonging to everyone in a company.

Asking thoughtful questions at the end of an interview signals to employers that candidates are invested in the organization's well-being and goals, not just their own success.

The company was a little over 1,000 people. One year later, it is over 3,000 and I was in the top 30% by tenure.

Emotional intelligence should be a top hiring priority because raw intellect alone can create a toxic organizational culture, where stress multiplies and collaboration suffers.

"We just killed unlimited PTO at Bolt," its founder and CEO, Ryan Breslow has just revealed on LinkedIn. "It sounds progressive, but it's totally broken. When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much."

Amazon is integrating its Leadership Principles into employee evaluations, marking the first time these principles will officially influence performance reviews. This shift aims to reinforce company culture and performance expectations.

One voice in 50 is 100 times louder than one in 5,000, leading to greater individual influence in smaller organizations, fostering a culture of happiness.

Even when you say no, you have a responsibility to treat that vulnerability with respect.

"I think my own particular mistake, and I've seen this with some other Apple executives as well, is we went directly from Apple - I left Apple on a Friday and I started Pinterest on a Monday."

Just as recruiters and hiring managers have favorite things to ask candidates in job interviews, you should be prepared with questions of your own.

In a workplace where feedback is critical yet conflicting, employees like me feel overwhelmed and skeptical, questioning the intentions behind the critiques we receive.

Solomon's crackdown on dissent and investigations into leaks signal a significant shift in corporate culture, moving away from Goldman's historically collaborative environment.

We're not about the corporate grind; instead, we thrive on creativity, enthusiasm, and a touch of humour to make magic happen.

Stepping into the CHRO role requires understanding core business operations to ensure HR decisions align with company objectives.

Onboarding is a crucial part of integrating into the job and the team. It significantly impacts how quickly a newcomer adapts to the workflow, gets to know the team, and understands their tasks.

"In a remote and hybrid world, we see that people are just as productive, maybe even more productive than before. Face-to-face interactions are still critical for building trust and personal connections."