It's a process. But Gulas said that at young startups, productive changes in business are easier. Gulas was critical to conflict resolution within the sales team and devising an Internet strategy for Computerworld, said Perry, the company's former vice president of human resources. I don't think we could have gotten through what we did without her help. But Gulas is not only called in for problems.
Rapid growth is a common situation as well.
If a startup is being acquired, there are many people issues that must be addressed for a smooth transition, Gulas said. In addition to compensation and benefits, the basic questions like dress codes and flexible scheduling can also be tricky. There may be culture shock when the two entities come together if one company is well established and formal, and the other is more laid-back and new to the business world. It's left to interpretation or misinterpretation, and that's where the friction begins. Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved.