Risk Management

Strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating HR-related business risks.

Talent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementFuture of WorkRecruitingPayrollPeople OperationsManagementEmployee EngagementHR StrategyOnboardingComplianceCompensation & BenefitsLeadershipTalent RetentionStartupsEmployee DevelopmentHiringRisk ManagementPoliciesHR TechHR FundamentalsSmall BusinessScalabilityCompany Culture
Talent AcquisitionTalent Acquisition
+23+23
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
+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
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
+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
Performance ManagementPerformance Management
+18+18
The Startup Onboarding Formula: From Chaos to Clarity in 7 Days

The Startup Onboarding Formula: From Chaos to Clarity in 7 Days

How to turn your new hire's first week into a launchpad for success, even without a big HR team.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud
Performance ManagementPerformance Management
+17+17
Sourcing Secrets for Scrappy Startups: Finding Talent When You Can't Outspend

Sourcing Secrets for Scrappy Startups: Finding Talent When You Can't Outspend

Forget "Post and Pray" An HR veteran’s guide to proactively finding great candidates by leveraging your unique SMB advantages.

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
Performance ManagementPerformance Management
+18+18
Your First Employee Handbook: Moving Beyond Compliance to Clarity & Culture

Your First Employee Handbook: Moving Beyond Compliance to Clarity & Culture

Why even lean startups need a simple handbook, what really needs to be in it, and how it shapes your company from Day 1.

Riyadh Daud
Riyadh Daud