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In this post, you will find valuable insight for developing an effective people strategy within the startup universe.

This post explores the significance of team culture in remote teams, sharing tips to improve culture and enhance success.

What are direct reports? Read on for our definition and for how to create a great relationship with your direct reports.

Employee connection is how your team connects with each other and builds relationships. This posts covers how to build employee connection.

Walk through of how to use Candor as a powerful tool in shaping your culture into one team members truly value and are proud to be part of.

Coaching is one of the most powerful tools on an individual’s growth journey. Whether you’re seeking to make a significant career change,...

In fast-paced and dynamic work environments, fostering open communication and genuine connections is so important. One concept that...

Many leaders and founders shy away from team discussions that have "bad vibes". I get it—as a leader, one of the most important things...

We've all had awkward team meetings where no one knows how to kick things off. I've been guilty of starting too many meetings with...

A few founder friends have asked me how we set up our company values at Candor. Company values are so important to get right—you want...

People work better together when they understand where everyone else is coming from. That’s a statement most managers would...

Managers, what’s the number one rule of your role?It’s to bring out the best in your team, it’s that simple. That means fulfilling their...

We talk a lot about how company culture is hard. It’s hard to understand, to create, to change. In startup terms: it’s how we win.

A hard truth: not all high-performing individuals make amazing managers.It's a big transition, moving from ‘doing the doing’ to being the...

I recently interviewed Gen Z students entering the workforce for the first time and it became apparent that this is a common fear shared...

How do managers know if they’re truly getting the most from their team? The right team dynamic impacts the success of projects, employee...

As leaders, we want our teams to work well together. It means more collaboration and coming up with great ideas to solve our customers’...

Candor surveyed 257 employees who work at technology companies to gain an understanding of how company culture has changed...

This playbook will cover the ins and outs of new hire onboarding. Good onboarding means happier new hires and faster ramp up. Let’s dive in!

Searching for the best candidate for your team is challenging. By hosting work trials, you, as a founder, can gain confidence about...

Our goal is to assist you to deliver a killer offsite that your team will talk about for years to come! We have prepared a toolkit...

Have you ever ended a Zoom call with your co-workers, closed your laptop, and sighed in disappointment and frustration that you failed...

While constructive criticism can help strengthen skills, it needs to be delivered in the right manner to lead to a positive change.

Everybody deserves to be able to work with a team that allows you to be your authentic self and feel accepted and included.

We are on a mission to help people find belonging at work. We believe true job satisfaction in tech comes when you can be yourself...

Tech jobs are very competitive. That’s why it’s super important to put yourself in the best possible spot to stand out when applying.

We all want a career that lights us up—great pay, supportive mentors, awesome team, and an environment where we can be our authentic selves.

Written by a Gen Zer. Even though we’re young, we’re ready to take the work world by storm, adding new ideas and innovating daily.

And what being authentic really means and how you can ensure you’re bringing your whole self to work—bye, bye work persona!

Do you want to know how you can get more candid feedback at work? Of course, you do! After all, candid feedback is the best kind.

The work world is changing. Gone are the days of just checking off the prerequisites for a job and blindly saying yes to the first offer...

Do you ever feel like your team isn't talking about important things? Do meetings end and feel awkward like they missed the important point?

Feedback is essential to your personal and professional growth. At a team level, it creates a culture of openness, trust, and authenticity.

It’s hard to give effective feedback. These are the best tips, frameworks, and resources for delivering feedback without breaking a sweat.