Start-ups cannot compete with large firms for the best talent. That is at least what most start-ups think. But is that really the case? Do you need to invest huge sums of money to win talent for a start-up? Do start-ups have something large companies lack? These questions were recently covered on the Entrepreneur.com business server. Entrepreneur advises start-up companies not to underestimate themselves. In reality, they have several advantages compared to large companies.
Fewer people, more responsibility
A small company can offer employees a greater variety of work and wider responsibility. This is what mainly young people who would like to start their own businesses in the future are interested in.
Opportunity to control what happens
All the employees of a small business are involved in the development of its culture more actively than in a large company. They can promote their ideas far easier and take part in the whole implementation process of their projects.
More attention
In a small business, employees will get more attention, which is what the youngest Millennials generation especially require. They also have ideal opportunities to learn at work every day, which often surpass professional training in classrooms.
More time off
Start-ups do not enforce strict working hours, they care about finishing tasks. Some of them even offer an unlimited number of days off, which is definitely not common in large companies.
More flexible work
Employees of start-ups commonly work from home and choose their own working hours. If they meet their goals, their employer does not care where and when they work on their tasks. Flexibility is actually one of the most desirable benefits, and therefore can really be the deciding factor whether the best people work for you or for a large company.
What other benefits of working for a start-up in comparison to a large company can you see?
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