Nano-Blog : August 24, 2025

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§ August 24, 2025

• Valve Handbook as a Carrier of Culture

  Over a decade ago the Valve published a "Handbook for New Employees". It's gone on to be debunked as a handbook, but instead more of a recruiting tool. (See the discussion at Hacker News for more info.) It may not describe the culture Valve has, but certainly describes the culture they want prospective employees to think they have.

  

  Either way it's worth a read: VALVE: HANDBOOK FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. It is said that "Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch" (or Breakfast, depending on where you source the quote from.) And there's probably a lot to be gained from looking at how Valve wants prospective employees to view its culture.

  #culture #software-eng

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