Most founders wait too long to bring HR in—usually after a messy exit or a Google search gone wrong. Fractional HR gives you senior-level support (think hiring, onboarding, policies, and strategy) without the full-time hire. At PocketHR, we plug into growing teams to build people systems that actually work—for humans, not just headcount.

Every workplace has one: That mysterious group of people who make “big decisions". The leadership team. But here’s the thing most...

This week on Work, Rewritten , we’re handing the mic to Fab and JY — the brains behind BuddiesHR and veterans of the startup...

One-on-ones get rescheduled more than any other meeting—but when done right, they’re one of the most powerful tools for building trust and team culture. This post breaks down how both managers and employees can make 1:1s more impactful, why ownership matters, and how a simple change in environment (like grabbing coffee instead of sitting in a boardroom) can totally shift the tone. Because that 30-minute check-in? It might just be the most important part of your week.

The Startup Myth: Ask any early-stage founder when they plan to hire HR, and the answer is almost always: “Later.” “When we hit 50...