How easy is it to replicate the Zappos culture?

Why replicate Zappos' culture? Every year Zappos produces a book where employees have submitted their definitions of culture and what it means to them. Nobody is coerced. Everybody volunteers their own submission. read more

By choosing to "replicate" Zappos culture, you're aiming at a snapshot in time. There are Zappos' 10 Core Values that you can "lift". But it would be over-simplistic to say it defines culture. I would say the Core Values are more of a by-product of having a strong culture. Culture is dynamic and adapts to new stresses and constraints. read more

Yes, you heard that correctly. Leave. If you haven't become a Zappos insider, committed to the goals and the culture, the company really prefers that you leave. Take the money, though, and you can never come back. Raises at Zappos come from building skills and capabilities. Employees pass skill tests and receive pay raises. read more