Hiring on srijancse

fire fast

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:01:58 +0530

a recent observation while talking to my founder pals: firing is part of the early startup journey. it’s tough because not everyone fits in and as a founder, your role isn’t to mold them but to find those who naturally align. you’re in the game to find those who vibe with your vision not to run a training camp. the deal is simple: treat the keepers well, be fair to the others with a decent severance but then you’ve gotta let go. early stage founding isn’t about coaching; it’s about finding the right fit fast.

recruitment realities: why startup hiring needs a fresh approach

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:01:58 +0530

so, let’s talk startups and hiring. here’s the deal — startups are hiring like there’s no tomorrow, pouring money into it like they’re making it rain. but strangely, they’re not exactly acing it.

what’s the common move? “let’s outsource this whole hiring thing to recruitment agencies. they’ve got it all figured out, right?” well, not exactly. it’s more like they’re figuring it out as they go. here’s why it’s a bit of a bumpy ride: