To help new hires become effective quickly, we focus on their onboarding experience and ensure they understand the company's goals.

Providing timely feedback on performance and cultural adaptation is crucial for new employees to thrive in the company.

In the early days, hiring must focus on candidates who can contribute immediately, rather than those who may take longer to ramp up.

The first month after hiring is a great time to gather observations from new employees, as they can offer fresh perspectives before being fully integrated into the company culture.

It's important to measure how quickly users can get started with your product, as a complicated onboarding process can deter them.

Onboarding is essential; if new users don't find value on their first day, they are unlikely to return, making it critical to deliver core product value quickly.

For early hires, working closely with candidates before hiring helps ensure they are a good fit for the team.

When evaluating new employees, consider their output and velocity; if they are producing a high volume of work, even if it's not perfect, you can guide them to improve over time. I learned that it's much easier to redirect high volume output than to increase the volume of output.

Onboarding is crucial; the first experience users have with your product should quickly demonstrate its value to encourage continued use.