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Should your company adjust salary bands by geolocation?
When it comes to setting salaries, one of the biggest questions companies face is whether to adjust pay based on where their employees live. It’s a complicated topic, and there’s...
4 min readHow E&C programs can help startups and small companies limit risk
Anyone who ever watched “Bad Blood” on Netflix about the Theranos scandal could be forgiven for thinking that ethics and compliance isn’t a natural fit with the Silicon Valley ethos...
4 min readIntroducing Ethena’s 2025 Compensation & Benefits Benchmark Report
“What are our peers doing?” It’s the question every CEO asks their HR team when a proposal’s on the table. And rightly so — understanding what peer companies are doing...
3 min readBeyond the pink slip: 4 alternatives to terminating an employee
Workplace investigations are like navigating a maze in a fog — you’re trying to find the truth while balancing policy, context, and individual circumstances. It’s rarely black and white, especially...
3 min readCalifornia Sexual Harassment Training Requirements (2025)
All you need to know about California's sexual harassment training requirements, from compliance guidelines to implementation strategies.
4 min readEthena Release Round-up: Q4 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re looking back and “unwrapping” all of the the exciting features we’ve rolled out in the last three months. Admin updates Add discoverable training...
3 min readQuarterly Compliance Update: December 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the compliance landscape, including laws and trends that’ve shaped corporate ethics throughout the year. From increasing scrutiny...
3 min read18 strategic interview questions to ask candidates
Effective interviews are a cornerstone of the hiring process. They help us determine whether or not a candidate has the right skills, experience, and personality for the job. Without thoughtfully-curated...
5 min readGetting to know Ethena’s compensation philosophy
At Ethena, our compensation philosophy is more than just numbers — it’s a reflection of our values and commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture. By being transparent about how...
3 min readFrom enforcer to facilitator: redefining HR’s role
Hot take: HR shouldn’t be responsible for driving culture change. The idea that HR is responsible for driving culture change is deeply ingrained in many organizations. But here’s the truth:...
4 min readThe benefits of non-negotiable salaries and how to get them right
At Ethena, we don’t negotiate salaries. No, really. There’s no fine print, no hidden clauses, and no wink-and-nod exceptions. Our first offer is our final offer. If you’re used to...
3 min readMeet Ethena’s newest training course, AI in the Workplace
We’re thrilled to announce that our AI in the Workplace course is now available! The latest addition to our modular training library, AI in the Workplace provides an overview of...
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