For those in the search/ETA community who need help understanding what HR software you need for a newly acquired business, I wrote up a quick guide + linked to a free resource to get tailored advice for your company: https://t.co/mwzUkDBFAl #SMB

Pretty wild that @calmfund wrote its first investment check this month 5 years ago. I just published a big look back essay on what went right, what went wrong, and what I've learned (link in bio) Not sure how to share this stuff now, so would appreciate the amplification 🙏

Looking for help buying HR software? Get a free consult - we'll give you a shortlist of vendors to look at, and tell you what you should be paying for each:

5. Looking at the present vs future Buy a system that fits your company over the next 5 yrs, not today. These are hard to rip and replace. Similarly, look for systems that will evolve with the times - who is using AI in smart ways (employee help desk, etc)

4. Letting a project drag Like any major system change, a new HR suite is a lot of work. What should take 2 months can stretch into 6. This loss of momentum means lower adoption of power features.

3. Focusing on cost alone Modern HRIS's do more than keep track of employee information. They allow scalable onboarding, culture insights, employee engagement, and a whole lot more. There is ROI here if you know where to look.

2. Using existing vendors, just because Many companies buy their HRIS/ATS from their payroll vendor simply because they have a relationship already. For the most part, these companies are relying on their existing relationship, not a great product, to sell you these solutions.

1. Delegating to non-systems thinkers Your HRIS is not a check the box solution for most companies. This is the core People OS for your org, and needs to be chosen by someone with an understanding of your strategy + future + other tooling

The most common mistakes CEOs make when buying HR tools 🧵

Just finished a new list of the best employee recognition vendors! https://t.co/ADej1eNqqm #HRTechConf

Fun survey on worker preferences in 2023:

We're looking for someone to join our team that knows a ton about HR, is a voracious community builder/content creator, and wants to join a remote first startup:

We're looking to hire a Staff Writer and Editor focused on B2B Tech. You can learn more about our remote first culture and apply here https://t.co/ZFqfdGYYop #journojobs #journalismjobs

Starting a business can be painful. You feel lost 97% of the time - the ups and downs are gut-wrenching. I wish I had a cheat sheet of principles for my first startup. So I wrote one. Here are 40+ learnings about entrepreneurship I wish I knew sooner:

What’s your forward (2029) revenue multiple?

"What you pay attention to is going to be your life."

US fed, state and city governments need to make it easier to employ their citizens as remote workers. Dealing with state of NY or city of Philadelphia decreases employees' attractiveness relative to someone who lives in a place where paperwork + various insurance aren't needed.

Try to do something this week to help someone else in a way that has nothing to do with politics. It will make you feel better. And it will be a small but measurable step in helping heal our world.

Great advice :)

A lot of companies are using $TWLO's video API...good pair trade: short $ZM, long $TWLO?