How to Replace (or, Better Yet, Keep) Your Rock Star Employees

Inc. | Partners in Leadership | May 31

“Losing a rock star employee can set your company back. As a leader, how do you avoid this situation? Don’t lose them in the first place.” Read more.

Getty Images creates Virtual Reality Group to further its commitment to VR and 360 content

Geekwire | Kurt Schlosser | June 7

“Getty Images has launched a new business that it hopes will provide its users with an even richer visual experience as it dives deeper into the creation and distribution of virtual reality content.” Read more.

Venture capitalist Fred Wilson calls Seattle a ‘third-tier’ startup city

Geekwire | Taylor Soper | June 7

“Fred Wilson, co-founder of New York-based Union Square Ventures, penned a short blog post Monday about the different dynamics between first, second, and third tier startup ecosystems as it relates to both entrepreneurs and investors.” Read more.

Steps to increasing the probability of hiring the right people

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ken Cook | June 7

“Everyone in the room agreed that job No. 1 for a company is to get customers. Job number two is to hire the right people who will treat customers well. Everyone also agreed that depending on the day of the week and current circumstances, the priorities between these two tasks could easily go back and forth.” Read more.

What is a ‘company culture’ and does it matter? (Video)

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ed Stych | June 8

“The Business Journals recently hosted a webinar titled “The Secrets to Attracting and Hiring the Best Talent.” In this short clip, the panelists talk about company cultures.” Read more.

Top 4 Things CEOs Want In Their CFO

Forbes.com | Margaret Harrist | June 8

“Too much focus on the rearview mirror puts your company at risk of driving into a ditch. As business changes rapidly—with unexpected twists, turns, and detours—CEOs are expecting their top financial person to provide insight into market opportunities, helping them navigate multiple routes while considering whether to go off-road or chuck it all and take to the air.” Read more.