Report on HR Challenges in Startups

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According to various studies:

More than 70% of founders and managers believe that a company’s HR problems are more or just as important as, for example, financial, technological or sales difficulties.

Nearly 50% of startups
and emerging technology companies
have never taken advantage
of external HR support.

As many as 62% of leaders
believe that the most important skill
is building engagement
within the team.

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About the report

This year’s report on HR challenges in startups and emerging technology companies is the first report of its kind in Poland and certainly not the last.

It is a response to the voices of founders who find themselves grappling with interpersonal problems, which include the challenges of team building, motivating employees, and training leaders.

The survey included startups and technology enterprises from every sector and at every stage of company development, and the aim of the initiative was to build awareness of the startup ecosystem in Poland and to identify the HR challenges faced by founders and managers of fast-developing companies.

About the report

This year’s report on HR challenges in startups and emerging technology companies is the first report of its kind in Poland and certainly not the last.

It is a response to the voices of founders who find themselves grappling with interpersonal problems, which include the challenges of team building, motivating employees, and training leaders.

The survey included startups and technology enterprises from every sector and at every stage of company development, and the aim of the initiative was to build awareness of the startup ecosystem in Poland and to identify the HR challenges faced by founders and managers of fast-developing companies.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT

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Expert commentaries

Barbara Kowalewska

“…The main problem startups encounter when looking to attract the best possible talent is most often the difficulty of competing with large companies in regard to remuneration. In this case, offering flexible working, remote working or a share option to employees can be a valuable alternative to compensate for a lower salary…”

Barbara Kowalewska

CEO, IT Leaders

Marek Kapturkiewicz

“…Can and should the investors support startups in HR processes? The answer is seemingly obvious: of course! The problem, however, lies in just how such support should be implemented…”

Marek Kapturkiewicz

Co-founder, Innovation Nest

Tomasz Swieboda

“The Polish VC sector is relatively new and continues to develop dynamically.
In many areas, we are already on par with important VCs from the US and Western Europe and can compare ourselves with them without any reservations. We can clearly see that the Polish VC industry has already formulated its standards. One such standard is the non-financial value that the investor brings to the company, i.e. its know-how and network…”

Tomasz Swieboda

Managing Partner, Inovo Venture Partners

Komentarze ekspertów

Barbara Kowalewska

“…The main problem startups encounter when looking to attract the best possible talent is most often the difficulty of competing with large companies in regard to remuneration. In this case, offering flexible working, remote working or a share option to employees can be a valuable alternative to compensate for a lower salary…”

Barbara Kowalewska

CEO, IT Leaders

Marek Kapturkiewicz

“…Can and should the investors support startups in HR processes? The answer is seemingly obvious: of course! The problem, however, lies in just how such support should be implemented…”

Marek Kapturkiewicz

Co-founder, Innovation Nest

Tomasz Swieboda

“The Polish VC sector is relatively new and continues to develop dynamically.
In many areas, we are already on par with important VCs from the US and Western Europe and can compare ourselves with them without any reservations. We can clearly see that the Polish VC industry has already formulated its standards. One such standard is the non-financial value that the investor brings to the company, i.e. its know-how and network…”

Tomasz Swieboda

Managing Partner, Inovo Venture Partners