There seems to be two main reasons for terminating an employee’s job at startup stage. They are – dearth of culture fit and the inability to get things done. No matter how brilliant somebody is, if they can’t put in the amount of work needed, they will weigh down the company. Ways to know when
Do you know there’s a big difference between writing code and overseeing an entire team of engineers who write codes? Beyond project planning and resourcing, the engineering manager’s role includes aiding the professional development of their direct subordinates. Experienced engineering managers will tell you that with more responsibility means more mistakes. Which is cool as
When hiring for a startup, there are certain traits to also consider in addition to skills. Often, when discussing the first engineers to hire for your startup, people will say things like “hire people smarter then you” or “hire rockstars”. This is NOT sufficient criteria for getting your startup team going. While you generally
So you’ve been selected to lead a team and you’re excited about the opportunity. You should be! But managing a team comes with new ways of working that you haven’t experienced before. Even if you strive to be the best leader out there, there are subtle ways to become a poor manager. One of which
Hiring the right people at a startup is one of the most important factors of a company’s success. A startup has to be lean and mean; every single person and position is critical to success. That’s why it’s just as crucial to know when to hire, spend the time mentoring or fire an employee. If
The Coronavirus outbreak has affected the lives of people worldwide. Many businesses both large and small have closed their doors, urging their employees to work remotely to avoid the risk of potential infection. Having the flexibility of being able to work from home has been a dream many employees pursued for a long time. Yes, there are
Remote work is on the rise. As remote work grows in popularity, the need for remote work tools becomes more apparent. How can your team maintain communication, manage projects effectively, and share work quickly when each staff is located in a different cities? The answer is remote work tools In this article, we’ll take a look at some must-have tools
Imposter Syndrome is a common feeling in software development. It’s not only beginners or mid-level developers that face this problem but also people who are experienced coders. In a Blind Survey, it was discovered that employees working in top-notch companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Apple also face imposter syndrome despite their accomplishments. 58% of tech employees
Over the last decade, more and more workers have trickled out of their offices and have opted to work from home instead. Especially software developers and designers who wished they had embraced the concept earlier than now because according to a majority of them, it allows them to work in their productive hours and keeps them focused, they can wear whatever they like to work
While eWorker cares most of all about helping developers and designers find jobs they love, we care equally about helping them thrive in their careers. Our goal is to create content around career development and advice, work life balance, programming, tech trends and leadership. So basically, you could: Talk about your career: What are some