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Generalists vs. Specialists: Which Should You Hire First?

BYKate York

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Mar 6, 2026

Where Should You Found Your Startup? An HR Perspective on the Top 5 Entrepreneur States

BYKate York

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Mar 5, 2026

How to Create a Performance Improvement Plan

BYKate York

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Mar 4, 2026

Termination Guide: Checklist, Conversation Scripts & Managing Team Morale

BYKate York

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Mar 3, 2026

Performance Management for Founders: How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

BYKate York

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Mar 2, 2026

Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

BYKate York

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Feb 27, 2026

Build a People-First Company That Scales Without Breaking

The First 5 HR Policies Every Founder Needs

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The First 5 HR Policies Every Founder Needs

Before You Make Your First Hire

BYKate York

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Feb 20, 2026

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Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

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Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

Your first hire should unlock growth, not just cover your weaknesses. Here's how to evaluate which role to fill first based on real business needs.

BYKate York

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Feb 27, 2026

Decision Frameworks for Startups

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Decision Frameworks for Startups

Decision frameworks eliminate decision fatigue and preserve energy for what actually matters. Here's how to create one for your startup.

BYKate York

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Feb 26, 2026

Accrued PTO vs. Unlimited PTO

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Accrued PTO vs. Unlimited PTO

What Founders Actually Need to Know

BYKate York

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Feb 5, 2026

Your Hiring Plan

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Your Hiring Plan

Why It's the Most Important Question You're Not Asking Yourself

BYKate York

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Feb 6, 2026

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