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A growing number of companies have been putting return-to-work mandates into action—often forcing employees who relocated during the pandemic to move back near a company hub or leave their jobs entirely. But Tendo, a #healthcare startup founded by two siblings in 2020, has taken a different approach: it’s bringing the office to employees. Case in point: When several of Tendo’s San Francisco-based employees moved to San Diego during the pandemic, one employee “was very keen on building a team there,” says Jen Goldsmith, co-founder of Tendo, which provides software that enables clinicians and providers to connect more seamlessly with patients and caregivers. “He would go out and find really awesome people to hire who are very mission oriented,” she says, and eventually he asked to set up an office in San Diego. Though the company already had several locations around the country, including its headquarters in Philadelphia, Goldsmith and her co-founder (and brother) Dan Goldsmith recognized the value in an office space where the team could connect IRL. They gave the employee the go-ahead. And today the San Diego office, which opened in 2023, boasts a kickball team, a Tendo surfboard that sits inside the office for communal use, and regular get-togethers for both work and play. Then there’s Wiz —the #cloudsecurity company launched in 2020 that’s been dubbed one of the fastest-growing software startups ever—which is appealing for many employees (aka Wizards) because it offers the opportunity to work and learn at the epicenter of cloud technology, cybersecurity and AI. As Kelly Russell, Wiz’s chief human resources officer, notes, it helps that Wiz—with offices in multiple locations, including New York and Israel—was founded by “proven successful leaders … and it’s just an amazing rocket ship.” #startup

It’s official: Carbon6 is one of Canda’s Best Startup Employers! We’re delighted to have been included on Forbes inaugural list of Canada’s Best Startup Employers. The list was evaluated based on employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth, showing that Carbon6 has been setting a great example in a year that was challenging for many startups. Read the full article and see the whole list here: https://lnkd.in/ghsthvbi

We’re excited to share that Growthspace has been listed in Forbes' 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! America's Best Startup Employers 2024 ranking analyzes the best-performing startups as employers through defined KPIs. We qualified on 3 criteria: ✅ Employer Reputation ✅ Employee Satisfaction ✅ Growth We’re thrilled to be recognized for this achievement and thank everyone in our organization who’s helped bring us here. Congratulations to all the companies who made it to the list with us! Read all about the award and its significance here >> https://okt.to/AEqziT #Startup #BestEmployer #KPI #LeaningAndDevelopment #GrowthMindset

We ranked in the top 100 of Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers! Proof that at Growthspace, we practice what we preach. 🌱 🙌 #growth #potential #employeeengagement #learninganddevelopment #talentdevelopment

Breaking News: Vffice Named Among Forbes Canada’s Best Startup Employers 2024! Dear LinkedIn Community, We are overjoyed to announce that Vffice has been honored as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Startup Employers for 2024! This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions of our incredible team. Why Forbes Recognized Us: Innovative Workplace: Vffice continues to lead the way in fostering an innovative and dynamic workplace, driving creativity and excellence across our organization. Employee-Centric Values: Our commitment to an employee-centric culture remains at the core of our success, creating an environment where everyone thrives and grows. Talent Development: We believe in investing in our people, providing avenues for continuous learning and development, and this acknowledgment highlights our commitment to nurturing talent. Read about Vffice Here: https://vffice.com/aboutUs Read the Forbes Article Here: https://lnkd.in/eCjKw6f9 Thank You, Team Vffice: This achievement is a collective triumph, made possible by the hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm of each member of the Vffice family. Your commitment to excellence propels us forward! #Forbes2024 #BestStartupEmployers #Innovation #EmployeeExperience #VfficeSuccess

Excited to share the methodology behind America's Best Startup Employers 2024 by Forbes! Learn how innovative companies are recognized and ranked for creating positive work environments. Dive deep into the criteria Forbes uses to evaluate top startup employers. Check it out here:

🎉 Huge congrats to America’s Best Startup Employers, including these GGV Capital U.S. portfolio companies: Chief (#16) Convex (#315) Divvy Homes (#422) Drata (#42) Ergeon (#73) Fairmarkit (#245) Gladly (#440) Homebase (#299) Orca Security (#81) Otter.ai (#105) People.ai (#99) StockX (#345) Vercel (#201) As written in Forbes, "considerable research shows that businesses that prioritize employee happiness have workers who are more engaged and productive. And the companies on this year’s list of America’s Best Startup Employers have figured this out." Congrats on ranking so highly on company reputation, employee satisfaction—and growth! 🚀 #AmericasBestEmployers CC Glenn Solomon, Hans Tung, Jeff Richards, Oren Yunger https://lnkd.in/guZbrHkf

Are employees deserting startups, yet again Well, the average median tenure of employees working in start-ups is a mere 2.3 years, which is considerably lower than other sectors https://lnkd.in/gicC-DEP #startup #employee

I think a lot of HR-related startups fail because they have a genuine interest in making the lives of employees better, but that’s not necessarily what the executives they’re selling to care about. Sounds pretty messed up, and it is. I was thinking about this at the recent HR conference Transform, where I often visit the small startup room year after year, and can’t help but notice there’s a new crop every year after the previous year’s wide-eyed group has washed out. Most B2B success stories, whether HR-related or something else, are geared toward helping a company save money. But a lot of ideas for new businesses start from the premise of solving a problem the founders had as employees. What are examples of companies that have been successful and actually helped employees in a real way?

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 With fierce competition for skilled professionals and the allure of bigger companies, startups often face challenges in keeping their best employees engaged and committed. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮: 1. Cultivate a Compelling Culture 2. Offer Meaningful Growth Opportunities 3. Prioritize Work-Life Balance 4. Recognize and Reward Performance 5. Foster Open Communication By investing in their employees, startups can create a loyal and committed workforce that drives innovation and growth. #HRStrategies #TalentRetention #StartupSuccess #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork