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Làm thuê và làm chủ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 28 Mar 18
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. As an employer, it's crucial to create a working environment where employees are valued, developed, and potentially given opportunities for growth to retain talent.
  2. Employers need to offer competitive benefits to attract and respect their workforce, striving for a mutually beneficial relationship rather than viewing employees as replaceable.
  3. There's a need to shift the mentality in Vietnamese society to value employees and their contributions, fostering an environment where skill development and commitment are encouraged.

Notes from the Week - Week 30

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Be honest about your character flaws instead of giving rehearsed answers in interviews
  2. Challenge companies that claim to support diversity but fail to truly prioritize it in board positions
  3. Setting and enforcing boundaries is important when dealing with mansplaining and disrespectful behavior
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The Amazon Pivot Program

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. The Amazon Pivot Program offers employees a tough choice: you can either accept a severance package and leave or try to improve performance in a month.
  2. Feedback about performance comes from managers and peers, but it can be unclear how it specifically affects the decision to enter the Pivot Program.
  3. Deciding whether to stay and fight or take the severance depends on personal goals, learning opportunities, and the work environment you want.

Good intentions don't work

Tech Ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Good intentions alone are not enough to achieve goals; having clear processes is essential. Relying on gut feelings or promises can lead to bad outcomes.
  2. Good teams follow documented processes for tasks, decisions, and problem-solving. This helps everyone know what to do and ensures accountability.
  3. Amazon's culture emphasizes clear procedures, which makes it a great place for engineers. Following these principles helps teams work effectively and align their efforts.

Building a Management Training Curriculum at Avvo

It Depends / Nimble Autonomy • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Involving everyone in the management training process makes them feel included and valued. It's better to gather ideas from the team instead of simply giving them a top-down list.
  2. The group can identify essential leadership qualities through discussion and voting. This opens up conversations and helps everyone agree on what qualities are most important for their roles.
  3. After deciding on key qualities, self-assessment can help managers identify their strengths and areas for improvement. This shared understanding can guide the future training curriculum.

🐿️ Synecdoche - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Using synecdoche, or referring to a whole group by a part of it, can make communication more engaging and memorable. It helps in keeping language lively and can simplify complex ideas.
  2. Rewarding the whole team for their collective achievements is often more effective than just acknowledging individual stars. This promotes collaboration which is crucial for success.
  3. Traditional performance metrics and individual incentives can hinder teamwork. Instead, focusing on the overall outcomes and celebrating collective efforts can lead to better alignment and cooperation.

🐿️ YOU! - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. In emergencies, everyone looks to others to act, so it helps to designate someone in charge to break the inaction. This was seen when a bystander gave orders at an accident scene, leading to quicker help for the injured.
  2. Teams often struggle with accountability because they wait for someone else to take responsibility. Setting clear roles and deadlines can help prevent this issue.
  3. Encouraging a culture where everyone feels empowered to take initiative is important. The key is to reward those who step up, as taking action is better than doing nothing at all.

3 - unobvious - things I learned serving entrepreneurs

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 13
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Establishing leadership is crucial for building a strong team and pitching investors successfully.
  2. Encouraging personal initiatives in the workplace fosters innovation and helps identify diverse talents and skills within the team.
  3. Maintaining corporate culture and cohesion is essential for the longevity and success of a company, preventing decline and promoting teamwork.

On Corporate America

The Unabashed Observer • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. American capitalism creates immense wealth, leading to ongoing conversations about wealth distribution and creation.
  2. Large companies exhibit organizational similarities despite diverse industries, driven by the alignment of incentives for owners, managers, and workers.
  3. Understanding the structure of large corporations can help individuals navigate their own career growth within such systems.

"Here's a Different Idea"

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
💼 Business Corporate culture
  1. Agency is powerful - When people have ownership in decisions, they are more motivated to prove them right.
  2. Persuasion is effective - Giving individuals a choice empowers them, leading to better outcomes and increased effort.
  3. Data-driven decisions - Using data and evidence in leadership makes decisions more rational and invites respect, fostering loyalty and team camaraderie.