May 06, 202210 min read
A pay equity audit is a big undertaking. A well-planned methodology helps it run smoothly. In this post, I share the audit process I've used and some considerations for each step.
May 02, 20226 min read
When I led a pay equity audit, my team was small and we didn't have an HR or legal department. We solved some unique challenges to complete our audit and stay committed to our inclusion goals.
April 25, 20224 min read
I believe strongly that every engineering organization should conduct regular pay equity audits. Pay equity audits ensure a fair and inclusive culture for all your team members.
April 19, 20223 min read
I see teams choose to forgo estimates when they find them challenging and don't see value in them. But there's a ton of value in team estimates!
April 11, 20226 min read
A thoughtful career path is a foundational element to building the type of culture you want on your team. The single most important thing you can do to ensure your career path is a more effective and inclusive tool is to make it specific and explicit. This is part three of a 3-part series.
April 07, 20224 min read
A thoughtful career path is a foundational element to building the type of culture you want on your team. We reward what we measure. This is part two of a 3-part series.
April 04, 20225 min read
A thoughtful career path is a foundational element to building the type of culture you want on your team. A career path serves many purposes for many different audiences. This is part one of a 3-part series.
March 22, 20223 min read
Asking for help is a skill like anything else. The better you get at how you ask questions, the better your team and senior engineers will be able to support you–and the more quickly you will level up.
October 30, 20199 min read
Code challenges should be representative of the work a candidate will do for the role they are applying for. Rewriting code challenges to fit a role is a lot of work, but here's a step by step guide to simplify it.
October 20, 20197 min read
Intentional relationship building is an important part of being a successful manager. You support people achieving their goals and pushing their career forward. The first 1:1 with a new report is a great time to be intentional and set the tone for your relationship.