

Blitzscaling and the evolution of startup compensation, with LinkedIn's First CHRO, Steve Cadigan
Feb 8, 2025
Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first CHRO and a top HR influencer, shares his journey from recruiter to scaling the company from 400 to 4,000 employees in just 3.5 years. He discusses innovative strategies for startup compensation in a post-pandemic world, highlighting the importance of transparency and addressing generational priorities. Cadigan emphasizes maintaining company culture over mere compensation in talent attraction and navigates the complexities of pay transparency and evolving salary dynamics in today's workforce.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Navigating Startup Compensation Trends
05:51 • 26min
Navigating Employee Distribution and Talent Attraction Strategies
32:11 • 1min
Navigating Compensation Strategies in Rapid Growth
33:30 • 2min
The Complexity of Pay Transparency
35:27 • 7min
Navigating New Compensation Dynamics
42:13 • 9min