Rippling vs. Competitors: The Ex-Employee Dilemma

In this episode of HR Heretics, Rippling is banning ex-employees who work at competitors from participating in a secondary stock offering. Is this ethical or a smart business move? Kelli and Nolan discuss the pros and cons of this controversial HR policy.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:26) Initial Reactions and Previous Examples

(03:07) Rippling's Justification and Cynicism

(04:31) The Zero-Sum Game and Company Messaging

(06:42) Openness vs. Pettyness & Employee Value

(07:42) Future Implications and

(08:50) Sponsor Break: Workvivo

(10:25) Regulatory Implications and Cam's Argument

(11:13) A More Brutal Form of Non-Compete & First Principles

(13:00) Rippling's Perspective and Understanding the "Why"

(13:58) Conclusion: Experimentation and Openness

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