#26 Hiring Fantastic People at Scale - (Shopify) Shimona Mehta | Slush 2022

Hiring Fantastic People at Scale: Tips from Shopify's Shimona Mehta on building a diverse and inclusive team, fostering growth and development, and maintaining open communication.

Key takeaways

Hiring for diversity and inclusion from the beginning is crucial for scaling an organization.
Ensure that your mission is clear and aligned with the values of your organization.
Give people agency over their work and how they do it, allowing them to work from anywhere.
Consider flexible pay structures and opportunities for growth and development.
Retention is a key indicator of long-term success, and ensuring open communication and psychological safety helps to keep employees engaged.
Focus on developing leaders and providing opportunities for growth and learning.
Hire for growth mindset, competitiveness, and team players.
Offer flexible time management and opportunities for remote work.
Ensure that your organization’s culture values diversity, inclusion, and engaging conversations.
Consider a hybrid approach to work environment, allowing for both in-person and remote work.
Pay people for results, rather than time logged in or hours worked.
Trust your people and give them autonomy to make decisions.
People are productive at different times and in different ways, so be flexible in your approach.
Scaling an organization quickly requires intentional planning and attention to detail.
Provide opportunities for growth and development, and ensure that employees feel valued and recognized.
Focus on outcomes and productivity, rather than time spent in the office or meetings.
Consider offering a hybrid or remote work model to attract and retain top talent.
Prioritize building strong relationships with your team and providing opportunities for growth and learning.
Ensure that your organization’s culture values diversity, inclusion, and open communication.
Hire for mission-fit and alignment with the organization’s values and goals.
Encourage continuous learning and professional development.
Provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and recognize and reward employees for their contributions.
Consider offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for remote work.
Set up systems and processes to support remote work and ensure consistent communication.
Prioritize building strong relationships with your team and providing opportunities for growth and learning.
Focus on developing leaders and providing opportunities for growth and development.
Consider offering a hybrid or remote work model to attract and retain top talent.
Prioritize building strong relationships with your team and providing opportunities for growth and learning.
Ensure that your organization’s culture values diversity, inclusion, and open communication.
Consider offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for remote work.
Set up systems and processes to support remote work and ensure consistent communication.
Prioritize building strong relationships with your team and providing opportunities for growth and learning.
Candidate matching is a key component of hiring for diversity and inclusion.
Diversity in hiring can lead to increased innovation and creativity.
Creating a diverse and inclusive work environment requires intentional effort and planning.
Consider offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for remote work.
Set up systems and processes to support remote work and ensure consistent communication.
Prioritize building strong relationships with your team and providing opportunities for growth and learning.

#26 Hiring Fantastic People at Scale - (Shopify) Shimona Mehta | Slush 2022

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