We all know that hiring is top of mind for founders at start-ups. Everyone wants to make sure they have the best team to execute on a vision to achieve success. Last year, First Round Capital conducted a survey with 529 founders...

I’m not what you’d call a ‘hugger.’ As a business owner, I’ve always maintained a personal handshake-only policy for my own comfort and because I think it is a professional and respectful greeting regardless of who I’m talking to.

One of the most talked-about topics in HR today is the need for metrics and quantification. HR must ‘speak the language of the CEO,’ collect and analyze meaningful data, and regularly align programs with business goals and strategies.