HR Templates for Founders

Build your team the right way from day one

Hiring your first employees (or your next ten) is one of the most important things you’ll do as a founder. These templates are built to help you move faster, stay compliant, and create a strong foundation for your team as you grow.

Built with input from experienced HR leaders and tailored for early-stage startups use the template below so you can get great people hired more confidently and quickly.

The Startup Hiring
Blueprint

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A culture built around your mission, vision, and values

When you’re first starting off, one of the main reasons people want to work for you will be the culture you create. A new brand with possible growth opportunities can be exciting for top talent. Building a culture that mirrors your mission, vision and values will help you attract a winning team.

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Becoming a great place to work

Having an open, safe, and welcoming work environment is one of the best ways to attract and recruit new talent. According to one survey, 82% of employees in good or excellent cultures say they are likely to recommend the organization to someone looking for a job. We’ll help you create an environment that feels friendly, supportive, and caring to keep word of mouth spreading and add value to your brand.

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Hold onto existing talent

When you have great talent, it becomes easier to attract even more prime talent. They are interested in constant growth, learning, and opportunity. We’ll help you create an environment where learning and celebrating each other’s successes become a mainstay.

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Stimulating challenges

Top-level recruits don’t want to waste their time working on boring projects. They crave new challenges. We’ll help you create a company structure that gives your team big, stimulating, and ambitious goals so that they rise to the challenge and have you to thank for it.

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Trade Secret Agreement
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Developing HR Policies
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Confidentiality Agreement
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Nondisclosure and Noncompetition Agreement Form
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Absence Request Form
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Employee Handbook Sample 3
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Employee Handbook Sample 2
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Major Laws of the Department of Labor by Number of Employees
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Employee Handbook Sample 1
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Employment Classifications Guide