HR ForStartups from Amiya Pathak COO of Zipdial

1. HR-4-Startups
Sharing the ZipDial Hiring Story

2. What’s the ZipDial Hiring Story ?
2 member Founders Team in Dec to 16 in July

3. Whom To Hire …
• Hire a Team and not an individual
• Do not offer designations ahead of Time
• Plan your hiring – whom to hire and when to
hire

4. When to Hire
Factor in “Ability to Hire”
Branding Investment Org Structure
Your Potential Hires look for security – No matter
how well you sell your vision

5. Post Hiring…
• Hiring does not end at making an offer
• Define an org structure and process to absorb
new hires
• Infuse “Ownership” and drive down the
Vision

6. Challenges
• Market Salaries TOO HIGH!
• Interview – NO SHOWS.
• Attrition within 1-2 months

7. Key Takeaways
• Define Hiring Strategy and Plan
• Invest in Branding and Marketing
• Consultants – get profiles of different
background
• Get Personally Involved – its your BABY