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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Intentional Onboarding
Define what you want your culture to be.
Communicate it intentionally during onboarding.
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Braintree's Onboarding
Braintree's onboarding involved spending time with various employees.
This fostered a sense of belonging and shared mission.
insights 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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In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Austin Vance, about the importance of intentional onboarding and culture-building, as well as his company's unique approach to compensation and the role of managers in retaining top talent.
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