The Skills Gap in Startup HR
Capable HR people stay stuck in the back office because they're building the wrong skills. The six gaps that decide who gets the seat, with an audit to run on yourself.
- 21 Jul 2026
- 6 mins
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Should Startups Hire Junior Engineers in 2026?
Most founders are going senior-only because AI now does the work juniors used to do. Here's why that math breaks past 12 months, the senior-talent shortage you're building for 2028, and the 4-question test to run before your next hire.
Should Startups Hire Junior Engineers in 2026?
Most founders are going senior-only because AI now does the work juniors used to do. Here's why that math breaks past 12 months, the senior-talent shortage you're building for 2028, and the 4-question test to run before your next hire.
- 26 May 2026
- 10 mins
Written by:
Nahed Khairallah
Renaming HR to People Ops Won't Make You Strategic
Most startups are rebranding HR to People Operations and calling the job done. Here's why the title doesn't do the work, who benefits from selling you the narrative, and the four moves that actually shift your credibility with leadership.
Renaming HR to People Ops Won't Make You Strategic
Most startups are rebranding HR to People Operations and calling the job done. Here's why the title doesn't do the work, who benefits from selling you the narrative, and the four moves that actually shift your credibility with leadership.
- 28 Apr 2026
- 6 mins
Written by:
Nahed Khairallah
Snap's Fourth Layoff in Four Years: The Hire-Fire Cycle That AI Won't Fix
Snap's fourth layoff in four years is a masterclass in failed workforce planning. This issue is a deep dive into the data, the hire-fire cycle, and where HR went wrong.
Snap's Fourth Layoff in Four Years: The Hire-Fire Cycle That AI Won't Fix
Snap's fourth layoff in four years is a masterclass in failed workforce planning. This issue is a deep dive into the data, the hire-fire cycle, and where HR went wrong.
- 21 Apr 2026
- 15 mins
Written by:
Nahed Khairallah
Why Atlassian Cut 1600 Jobs While Revenue Grew 23%
Atlassian cut 1,600 jobs despite 23% revenue growth and record cloud revenue. This issue breaks down the real drivers behind the cuts, where HR likely fell short on compensation strategy and workforce planning, and what startup HR leaders should do now to avoid the same mistakes as AI reshapes headcount decisions.
Why Atlassian Cut 1600 Jobs While Revenue Grew 23%
Atlassian cut 1,600 jobs despite 23% revenue growth and record cloud revenue. This issue breaks down the real drivers behind the cuts, where HR likely fell short on compensation strategy and workforce planning, and what startup HR leaders should do now to avoid the same mistakes as AI reshapes headcount decisions.
- 31 Mar 2026
- 9 mins
Written by:
Nahed Khairallah
Isn’t It Time You Organized Your Company’s Chaos?
From hiring, retaining, and promoting talent to compliance and managing exits gracefully, how you manage your people will be the difference between flatlining and success.
Whether you run through an HR Sprint or enroll in my Startup HR Operating System course, your company will be primed for growth and ready for any challenge.
