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Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
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From Chaos to Clarity: Building Your First HR Stack Without Overengineering It

From Chaos to Clarity: Building Your First HR Stack Without Overengineering It

The essential tools and systems every startup needs before they hit 50 employees

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+22+22
Start with Values: How to Design a People-First Company Before You Hit 10 Employees

Start with Values: How to Design a People-First Company Before You Hit 10 Employees

The earliest decisions you make about culture, values, and expectations will shape everything that follows

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+23+23
Don’t Skip Stay Interviews: Why They’re a Startup’s Secret Weapon for Retention

Don’t Skip Stay Interviews: Why They’re a Startup’s Secret Weapon for Retention

Exit interviews come too late. Stay interviews uncover what matters while there is still time to act

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+22+22
Start with Values: How to Design a People-First Company Before You Hit 10 Employees

Start with Values: How to Design a People-First Company Before You Hit 10 Employees

The earliest decisions you make about culture, values, and expectations will shape everything that follows

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+21+21
Startups and Mental Health: Building a Resilient Team Without Burning Them Out

Startups and Mental Health: Building a Resilient Team Without Burning Them Out

How early-stage companies can promote high performance while protecting well-being and preventing silent burnout

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Performance ManagementPerformance Management
+22+22
Scaling International Teams: Hiring Globally Without Losing Your Mind or Getting It Wrong

Scaling International Teams: Hiring Globally Without Losing Your Mind or Getting It Wrong

A practical guide for startups expanding across borders—from legal basics to cultural alignment

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+20+20
Equity Education 101: Helping Candidates Understand Their Offer Before They Walk AwayNew Post

Equity Education 101: Helping Candidates Understand Their Offer Before They Walk AwayNew Post

Most candidates say no to equity-heavy offers because they don’t understand them. Here’s how startups can fix that and close top talent with confidence

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+21+21
The Performance Review Makeover: Ditching Annual Reviews for Real Feedback Loops

The Performance Review Makeover: Ditching Annual Reviews for Real Feedback Loops

Why startups should stop waiting twelve months to tell employees how they’re doing and what to build instead

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+21+21
Ghosting Isn’t Just for Dating: Why Candidates Disappear and How to Stop It

Ghosting Isn’t Just for Dating: Why Candidates Disappear and How to Stop It

Understanding the psychology of candidate ghosting and how startups can build trust, reduce friction, and keep top talent engaged from first contact to final offer

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+15+15
The Startup Interview: Decoding Potential, Adaptability, and Values Alignment

The Startup Interview: Decoding Potential, Adaptability, and Values Alignment

Why traditional interviews fail early-stage companies and how to design a process that identifies truly great hires. An HR veteran’s guide.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+13+13
Stop Writing Boring Job Descriptions: Attract Stars by Selling the Problem, Not Just the Tasks

Stop Writing Boring Job Descriptions: Attract Stars by Selling the Problem, Not Just the Tasks

Why your job description might be repelling top talent, and how SMBs can craft JDs that truly compete. Insights from 20 years on the front lines.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Future of WorkFuture of Work
+16+16
Startup Comp & Equity: Beyond Market Rate - Crafting Offers That Win

Startup Comp & Equity: Beyond Market Rate - Crafting Offers That Win

How lean startups and SMBs can strategically utilize compensation, including cash, equity, and other benefits, to attract and retain the talent essential for scaling.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud