Hiro Systems
Hiro Systems Career Growth & Development
Hiro Systems Employee Perspectives
What makes promotion criteria feel fair and clear — and what evidence supports that?
At Hiro, we have a published competency matrix that clearly defines our levels: how to excel within your level and how to grow into the next one. Managers at Hiro do a fantastic job of tying your wins and areas for growth directly to the competency matrix so that if growth is on your mind, you know how to get there.
Which program changed your capability — with what measurable result?
Hiro’s learning and development program offers employees $1,200 per year to explore areas that interest them. For me, that was taking courses! During my time at Hiro, I’ve taken software engineering courses on Codeacademy, took creative writing courses with Coursera and completed a strategy course with Harvard Business School Online. These classes have helped me grow as a strategic thinker, given me tons of useful context as a non-technical operator and helped me grow as a leader.
What coaching habit consistently moves careers forward?
In my experience, one-on-ones have been so helpful. We’re self-starters at Hiro, and there’s no micromanaging. This has given me the opportunity to set my own goals and track success with metrics that my manager and I have agreed are important. These consistent one-on-ones and goal-setting conversations have helped me grow from an executive assistant at Hiro to our head of operations.
