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Writing on the practice of HR.

Short, practical essays for founders and HR leaders — on the problems that show up over and over, and what to do about them.

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Why your appraisal process isn't working — and four questions to ask before redesigning it.
Performance

Why your appraisal process isn't working — and four questions to ask before redesigning it.

Most performance review systems fail for the same reason: they were designed to satisfy management, not to develop people. Before you change the form, the cycle, or the rating scale, ask four questions about what you’re actually trying to accomplish.

May 2026 · 8 min read
The HR foundation checklist for Indian companies between 30 and 100 employees.
HR Foundations

The HR foundation checklist for Indian companies between 30 and 100 employees.

Most companies cross fifty employees without formal HR, and then crash into the problems all at once. A practical checklist of what to put in place — and in what order — before the cracks become structural.

April 2026 · 12 min read
How to hire a senior leader without a search firm budget.
Recruitment

How to hire a senior leader without a search firm budget.

Search firms are expensive for a reason — and not always the right reason. A structured approach to running a senior search in-house, with the discipline of a retained search and a fraction of the cost.

March 2026 · 9 min read
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