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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
Compensation Isn’t Enough: The Rise of Micro-Benefits in Startup Retention

Compensation Isn’t Enough: The Rise of Micro-Benefits in Startup Retention

Why small perks with personal impact are helping startups retain top talent even when they cannot outspend bigger companies

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
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
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
Future of WorkFuture of Work
+18+18
W2 Employee or 1099 Contractor? Getting This Wrong Could Cost Your Startup Everything

W2 Employee or 1099 Contractor? Getting This Wrong Could Cost Your Startup Everything

An HR veteran's breakdown of worker classification for startups & SMBs: understanding the risks, the tests, and how to stay compliant.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+21+21
Hire #1: The Most Important Check You'll Write (And How to Get It Right)

Hire #1: The Most Important Check You'll Write (And How to Get It Right)

A 20-year HR veteran's guide for startups & SMBs on navigating the strategic, practical, and legal steps before bringing on your first employee.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud