Post-Giphy Career Promise

A framework for retaining talent by focusing on post-company career growth and development, as explained by Alex Chung of Giphy.

Core Philosophy

• Reject the notion that current job will be someone's last job
• Acknowledge that most employees will eventually move on
• Focus on developing people rather than just retaining them

The "Post-Giphy" Value Proposition

• Primary Promise to Employees:
  • Will leave with better skills than when they started
  • Will be able to earn more money after leaving
  • Will be better positioned for future opportunities

Benefits of This Approach

• Results in longer employee retention
  • Many stay 4-5 years despite expectations of shorter tenure
  • Very low turnover rates
• Creates positive company alumni
  • Employees leave on good terms
  • Former employees speak well of the company
  • Builds long-term reputation

Implementation Strategy

• Invest heavily in skill development
• Focus on training and growth opportunities
• Allow internal role changes
  • Large percentage of employees move roles within company
  • Optimize for individual strengths
  • Find new roles for existing talent when needed

Cultural Impact

• Creates family-like atmosphere while maintaining professional standards
• Builds strong community within company
• Focuses on collective success or failure
• Emphasizes mutual growth and development

This framework shows how being upfront about eventual departure can paradoxically lead to longer retention and stronger loyalty.