Category: Workplace

3 Things to Consider Before You Hire

Hiring · Startups · Workplace — Sep 04, 2017

Hiring is a big decision. Whether it’s your first hire or your fiftieth, the process rarely gets easier. Knowing when to hire is the first...

6 Steps to Take to Reduce Bias in Hiring

Hiring · Workplace — Aug 21, 2017

It’s no secret that many tech startups tend to struggle with diversity. A quick scroll through the “Meet the Team” section of most young companies...

3 Ways to Build Community in a Distributed Company

Remote Work · Workplace — Aug 14, 2017

A lot of people spend more time at work than with their family and friends. That’s why community in the workplace is so key to...

Prioritizing Health and Happiness as a Remote Worker

Remote Work · Workplace — Jul 19, 2017

A few years ago I worked for a company that took the health and well-being of its employees very seriously. They provided a company cafeteria...

But Will You Be Happy? 5 Things That Make a Job Fulfilling

Job Search · Workplace — Jul 14, 2017

When you are on the hunt for a new job, there are a variety of factors to weigh in your decision. What will my responsibilities...

Working Remotely with your Partner: How to Not Breakup (Or Get Fired)

Remote Work · Workplace — Jun 07, 2017

Filed under “Things I Do Not Recommend,” my partner, Patrick, and I changed jobs on the same day. We accepted remote job offers within hours...

The Good Goodbye: On Your Way Out

Workplace — Apr 19, 2017

In the first part of the Good Goodbye series, I talked about the mechanics of resigning and how to handle your coworker’s reactions. In this...

The Good Goodbye: Resigning with Dignity & Kindness

Workplace — Apr 13, 2017

Because Authentic Jobs is a company devoted to helping connect creative professionals with fantastic job opportunities, it’s easy to forget that there’s a less fun...