Tips for new employees
This posted has been updated dozens of times over the years and was last updated May 7, 2024. Fitting In Working Smarter
Culture
So you want to work at a tech company?
You know why tech companies are cool? It’s not about the office. It’s about the fact that you get to try things, to learn to work smarter, move faster, and change for the better. That’s why I wanted to share one of the things that gets me excited. Shortcuts. Or as some cliche-lovers call them, … Read more
What happens in Vegas
Vegas takes the idea of public street performances to a whole new level! I took a few pictures to give you an idea. Enjoy!
I volunteer and so should you
“You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.” – Winston Churchill
How would you describe our culture?
It’s time to start the process of defining our company culture.
They should be thanking me
We’re in the process of interviewing sales candidates. When I started ranting about the mistakes they were making, Emily said she was “so glad” she didn’t have to interview with me. She was being sarcastic, I think, but we all laughed heartily. Except I was only laughing on the outside.
9 things you didn’t know about Rick
I googled “employee blog ideas” and found a post titled, “50 blog topic ideas to increase employee engagement.” Number two on that list was to share nine things you didn’t know about me. Here goes nothing!
About our culture
John and I recently met with an HR consultant about our perpetually next-on-the-list employee handbook. She started by asking us if we had established our mission statement and values. John and I looked at each other and said, “sort of.”
About Infused
This can be a great communication tool for the company, a place where all of us get to learn and react in an environment that is open and safe. That’s the plan, anyway.