Six ways to get startup culture right, according to Mantel Group’s head of people
It’s one thing to be clear about the type of startup culture you don’t want, what is most important is being very deliberate about what do want.
No IPOs for tech bros, says Goldman Sachs. But is it enough?
Goldman Sachs is refusing to take a company public if it doesn’t have at least one woman or otherwise ‘diverse’ board member.
The humanness revolution: Inside Canva’s iconic Sydney HQ
StartupSmart took a tour with Canva head of vibe Chris Lowe, to see what really goes on inside the HQ of an Aussie unicorn.
“You’re fighting fewer battles”: The women leaving corporate life for startupland
While we often hear stories of men ditching their cushty corporate roles to take a stab at startup life, it’s less of a common theme among women.
Coffee tests and jumbo jets: Do trick questions in interviews drive the best talent away?
When it comes to hiring for startups, are cryptic questions or secret tests actually helpful, or indicative of the kind of employee a candidate would be?
“Play to your strengths”: Why Airwallex’s Lucy Liu rejects labels in startupland
She may be a leading woman in startups, with her business pegged to become a local unicorn, but Airwallex co-founder Lucy Liu doesn’t think in labels.
“We’re going to go hard”: Property management startup Hometime primes for capital raise after seeing 750% growth in 18 months
Property management startup Hometime is entering new markets and gearing up for growth, after seeing 750% revenue growth over the past 18 months.
Just ask: Four ways startups can create a culture of feedback just like Canva’s
A strong, robust feedback culture can come in all shapes and sizes, and every company will shape their own uniquely. Here's how to get started.
What’s the cure for a toxic work culture?
The challenge is there is no one-size-fits-all formula for creating an ideal work environment, or for curing a culture gone sour.
The tech taboo: Why we need to talk about startup salaries
With funding conditions improving and talent difficult to recruit, competitive salaries are key to attracting talented employees.
Put your money where your mouth is: Five things local councils should do to fuel startup growth
There’s no one thing that will encourage a startup ecosystem to flourish, but there are a few things local councils can do to give it a fighting chance.
How 300% revenue growth and an ingrained international culture helped HR startup Enboarder secure $5 million
Founded in 2016, Aussie startup Enboarder has seen revenue growth of 300% year-on-year. Now, it’s raised $5 million to kick its global growth up a gear.
