Comments on: HR Mistakes to Avoid in a Startup – Candid Feedback from Startup Employees

By: Nayan Khinvasara

Nayan Khinvasara — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:41:02 +0000

Hi,

I stumbled upon this article today and though it was written a few months back, I still felt like leaving a comment here. The article is an eye-opener for startup owners and reiterates some very basic things which need to be done right to retain your employees. I had written on a similar topic recently on my company blog. You might find it worth your while to read it at http://jobsinajiffy.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/how-your-startup-can-attract-the-best-talent/

By: bhanusmita

bhanusmita — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:54:16 +0000

I am the HR of a start up company.We share a very informal culture where the founder comes to office in half-trousers! We have assigned specific roles and responsibilities to the members of our teams (not employees). 90% of our team members are post grads (MBAs and MCAs) who have passion for their work and dont care whether the salary is drawn on 5th or 15th or 25th of the month. We also provide a cash amount if its urgently required, the only thing that one needs to do is drop a mail to the HR. We really enjoy this work culture and it does wonders for our company!

By: Kartik

Kartik — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:58:56 +0000

I guess it is….

By: Pratik

Pratik — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:51:32 +0000

Nice post. This might be not in line with the discussion but as a suggestion, given the engagement in this discussion by the readers, I feel PI should start thinking about having a section for Start-Up Jobs. I feel the need for such a facility is only going to increase and though there are a few players already.

By: naman

naman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:02:00 +0000

Not advance salary but just before the month ends.

Also, i believe innovation happen when you let the employee decide ‘how it is to be done’ and not ‘what is to be done’.

By: Prashant

Prashant — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:50 +0000

Most of the startups have insufficient funds.So talking about salary in advance does not make great sense.Employees are always stake holders of the company.
In a startup, an employee is accountable to himself or herself. Nobody can define or draw a work map for them.Thats where innovations happen when mind takes off free to strive.

By: Sachin Singhal

Sachin Singhal — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:37:21 +0000

These are the general issues that startups face these days. Most of the startups perish due to these issues. If your foundation is weak, you won’t able to scale up the business and build another Infosys out of it. I would say founders should practice what they preach to others. No founder can expect everyone else to be perfect, except him. Otherwise it’s more of “Babu” culture which still exists even in large Indian corporate. Don’t lure people to join start ups by making fake promises. Passionate individuals join startups on compromised salary as they foresee larger returns in the long run. Deliver what you promise !

By: rakshit

rakshit — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:27:24 +0000

I think startups in India need to share more esop or equity as long as self interest is not affected. the owners tend to compare the situation with America and end up losing everything… crash boom bang.

By: naman

naman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:22:22 +0000

Is this coming out of a painful experience?

By: Ankur

Ankur — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:18:26 +0000

Another one is promising ESOP and not giving them.