Practical People guidance for growing companies

Compliance

NC Employment Law Guide

Plain-language guide to North Carolina employment law for employers. What applies, and when.

Compliance

California Employment Law Guide

At-will employment, non-compete prohibition, pay transparency, daily overtime, CFRA, and CPRA. What California employers must know.

Compliance

Texas Employment Law Guide

Texas Payday Law, workers’ compensation options, non-compete enforceability, and TCHRA compliance explained.

Benchmarks

People Operations Benchmarks

A source-aware guide to validating People metrics by source year, population, and methodology.

Benchmarks

NC Salary Guide

Search salary ranges for 57 roles in the Raleigh-Durham area. Based on BLS OEWS data with full percentile breakdowns.

Benchmarks

PTO and Benefits Benchmarks

See what companies your size, industry, and stage typically offer in PTO, health coverage, 401k, parental leave, and more.

Tools

HR Checklist

A practical checklist for building a compliant HR foundation as your team grows.

Tools

HR Investment Calculator

Use your own inputs to build an illustrative scenario; defaults start at zero and results are not guaranteed outcomes.

Tools

Hiring Cost Calculator

Estimate the full cost of making a new hire, including recruiting and onboarding.

Tools

Job Description Generator

Create a structured, inclusive job description for your next role.

Tools

Interview Kit Builder

Build structured interview questions and scoring rubrics for hiring teams.

Tools

PEO vs. People Operations Cost Calculator

Compare PEO administration with your HRIS and People Operations cost assumptions.

Tools

Turnover Cost Calculator

Estimate the hidden cost of employee turnover by role and salary.

Tools

Time-to-Hire Runway Calculator

See how an open role can affect growth plans and operating runway.

Tools

Equity and Cash Matrix

Think through equity and cash tradeoffs when designing compensation.

Tools

Bad Hire Risk Estimator

Explore the operational and financial exposure associated with a bad hire.

Tools

Remote vs. Hybrid Calculator

Compare people and operating considerations for remote and hybrid teams.

Compliance

The North Carolina HR Compliance Checklist

A state-specific checklist covering the compliance requirements every NC-based employer should address as it grows into the 20 to 100 employee stage.

HR Strategy

The 20 to 100 Employee People Operations Roadmap

The exact sequence of People systems, policies, and infrastructure to build at each headcount milestone. Avoid the mistakes most founders make.

Recruiting

The Technical Talent Sourcing Guide for SaaS and MedTech

How to source and evaluate software engineers, data scientists, and MedTech specialists without a dedicated technical recruiter on staff.

Leadership

The First Time Manager Playbook

A structured guide for individual contributors stepping into a management role. Covers 1-on-1s, performance conversations, team norms, and the first 90 days.

A Growing Company's Guide to Compensation Benchmarking

Leave Planning Questions for Growing Employers

Employee Benefits Guide: What Growing Companies Should Offer

An Employee Just Filed a Complaint. Here Is What to Do Next.

Hiring Across State Lines: HR and Compliance for Distributed Teams

What Investors May Review About HR During Due Diligence

North Carolina Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Can Actually Enforce

Performance Management for Growing Companies: A System That Actually Works

How to Run a Structured Interview: A Practical Guide for Founders

The First 90 Days: How to Onboard a New Employee

How to Keep Your Best Employees: Retention for Growing Companies

FMLA Compliance Guide for Small Businesses

The HR Audit Checklist: 10 Areas Every Small Business Should Review

How to Write a Job Description That Actually Attracts the Right Candidates

EEOC Compliance for Small Businesses: What Every Employer Needs to Know

How to Build a Progressive Discipline Policy That Protects Your Company

North Carolina Wage and Hour Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know

COBRA Health Insurance: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Practical DEI Hiring for Small Businesses: Building an Inclusive Process Without the Buzzwords

How to Choose HR Software for a Growing Small Business

How to Benchmark Salaries at Your Small Company

How to Build a Harassment-Free Workplace Before an Incident Happens

Employee Offboarding: The Checklist Every Small Business Needs

The HR Metrics That Actually Matter for Small Business Leaders

ADA Workplace Accommodations: A Plain-English Guide for Employers

Recruiting in Research Triangle Park: What Growing Companies Get Wrong

How Much Does HR Consulting Actually Cost?

Fractional HR for Growing Companies: A Complete Guide

HR Outsourcing for Growing Companies: PEO, Fractional, Software and More

Multi-State HR Compliance for Remote Teams: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Hiring Your First Employee: The Complete Legal and HR Checklist

What Investors Look for in HR During Series A Due Diligence

How to Offer Health Insurance at a Small Business: A Practical Guide

How to Set Up a 401(k) for Your Small Business: The Founder's Guide

How to Design a PTO and Leave Policy That Actually Works for Startups

Parental Leave for Small Businesses: What the Law Requires and What You Should Offer

Fractional HR vs. PEO: Cost & Control Guide

Bambee vs. Fractional HR: A Buyer’s Guide

In-House HR vs Outsourced HR for Small Business: How to Choose

Choosing an HR Consulting Firm for Growing Companies

AI Hiring in 2026: Small Business Guide

Pay Transparency in 2026: Employer Checklist

Employee or Contractor in 2026? Review Guide

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