GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
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Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#2Direct link to GitHub's employee IP agreement : https://github.com/github/balanced-employee-ip-agreement
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#3And they encourage remote working .
# starts polishing CV #
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#4Very, very good. It shows the kind of trust in employees that I like to see. Depends a bit on how they will interpret "As long as the work isn’t related to GitHub’s own “existing or prospective” products and services" but I'd assume that it will be very reasonable.
Kudos, great decision.
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#5This is neat. Finally found a company doing this.
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#6And they encourage remote working . # starts polishing CV #
Every GH employee I've ever met has been very satisfied with their job. They come to meetups and hand out stickers but then they stay and contribute and do presentations about things they are passionate about. Most sponsors show up with a bribe and then do a marketing talk and leave. I'm sure my bar is set lower than some, but it means a lot to me to see happy employees.
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#7Fwiw, I don't think this is a new thing for GitHub employees, as the headline suggests, this is some best practice that GitHub is releasing for others! At least, I've enjoyed this benefit since I joined GH earlier this year.
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#8People keep complaining about how hard and expensive it is to attract top talent. This kind of measure is exactly how you do it. Provide an environment where employees feel trusted and empowered, pay market rate, screen properly instead of having applicants jump through hoops, and you won't have much trouble hiring.
Kudos to github for this, I'm impressed!
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#9Very, very good. It shows the kind of trust in employees that I like to see. Depends a bit on how they will interpret "As long as the work isn’t related to GitHub’s own “existing or prospective” products and services" but I'd assume that it will be very reasonable. Kudos, great decision.
>Kudos, great decision.
Couldn't agree more. I hope it sets the formation of a precedent in motion. Great to see.
Re: GitHub lets staff own IP developed for personal projects using company resources
#10People keep complaining about how hard and expensive it is to attract top talent. This kind of measure is exactly how you do it. Provide an environment where employees feel trusted and empowered, pay market rate, screen properly instead of having applicants jump through hoops, and you won't have much trouble hiring. Kudos to github for this, I'm impressed!
Sad that having even minimal employee rights is some how seen as exceptional.