Dan Newman 7/27/20 Dan Newman 7/27/20

Racism and Referrals: Part One

Are referral programs for hiring effective or racist? Explore how preferences embodied in referral programs can be mitigated so you can build a talent pool that is more diverse and set up the best job applicants to join your startup.

Dan Newman 6/8/20 Dan Newman 6/8/20

I Can Successfully Fail and You Can Too

You’re a failure…and that’s ok. I’m a failure, too. The ability to turn failure into something beautiful is how our worst failures make us into the best leaders. Watch this video explaining the simple-but-hard three step process to become a successful failure.

Dan Newman 5/4/20 Dan Newman 5/4/20

A Long Time Ago on a People Team Far, Far Away

Celebrate Star Wars Day with the most tongue-in-cheek HR jokes this galaxy has ever seen.

Dan Newman 4/27/20 Dan Newman 4/27/20

Compt in COVID- An interview with Compt’s CEO and Co-Founder Amy Spurling

Amy Spurling, CEO and Co-founder of Compt, sat down to answer a few questions before finalizing their $1.5M funding round led by Harlem Capital, Impellent Ventures, & Slack. We explored how COVID-19 has changed how employers approach employee benefits, how Compt is on the front line in shepherding diversity and inclusivity through flexible perk programs, as well as how a serial C-level entrepreneur can embody core values around fairness in multiple successful businesses.

Dan Newman 4/17/20 Dan Newman 4/17/20

10 Things I Hate About Remote Work- Part Two

Do you feel ignored, unloved, and inactive? Maybe you’re a remote worker that needs a few more tips to stop hating remote work. Read through the rest of our tips to stop hating remote work and work remotely better.

Dan Newman 4/8/20 Dan Newman 4/8/20

10 Things I Hate About Remote Work- Part One

Remote work can suck. Blurry work-life boundaries, relationships mediated by technology, running out of sweatpants...the list goes on. However, pivoting the bad parts into less-bad or even productive changes can help you get more done from the comfort of your home...as long as you climb out of bed.