Engineering Culture by InfoQ

Intentional Culture and Continuous Compensation: An Interview with Austin Vance

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Jan 10, 2025
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Austin Vance
In this engaging talk, Austin Vance, CEO of Focus Labs and an active technologist, shares insights on building intentional workplace culture and innovative compensation strategies. He discusses the essential role of structured onboarding to integrate new developers into the company ethos seamlessly. Vance also highlights core values like 'love your craft' and 'learn why' that drive continuous learning. Plus, he advocates for frequent compensation assessments to better align with performance, transforming how companies retain top talent.
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ADVICE

Intentional Onboarding

  • Define what you want your culture to be.
  • Communicate it intentionally during onboarding.
ANECDOTE

Braintree's Onboarding

  • Braintree's onboarding involved spending time with various employees.
  • This fostered a sense of belonging and shared mission.
INSIGHT

Intentional Culture

  • Intentional culture creates a sense of belonging and shared traits.
  • It doesn't have to be positive, but it must be clear to attract and retain the right people.
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