Basecamp CEO Jason Fried shares his views on recruiting and HR, including Basecamp's decision to embed compensation ranges in job descriptions. In this episode you'll learn:
Why Basecamp included comp ranges in job descriptions
How Basecamp created a living wage $70k floor for salaries
Advice for companies considering compensation transparency
How they worked through 4,000 applications for 5 jobs (without machines)
Why Basecamp is a pacifist in the "war for talent"
How to overcome hustle & grind culture.
For more insights into Basecamp's hiring process, check out their podcast on the topic: https://rework.fm/hire-when-it-hurts/
Special Guest: Jason Fried (Basecamp, Cofounder & CEO).

Basecamp CEO Jason Fried shares his views on recruiting and HR, including Basecamp's decision to embed compensation ranges in job descriptions. In this episode you'll learn:

Why Basecamp included comp ranges in job descriptions
How Basecamp created a living wage $70k floor for salaries
Advice for companies considering compensation transparency
How they worked through 4,000 applications for 5 jobs (without machines)
Why Basecamp is a pacifist in the "war for talent"
How to overcome hustle & grind culture.

For more insights into Basecamp's hiring process, check out their podcast on the topic: https://rework.fm/hire-when-it-hurts/

Special Guest: Jason Fried (Basecamp, Cofounder & CEO).

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