Is HR overrated for startups?

Episode 1 July 10, 2024 00:40:10
Is HR overrated for startups?
Modern Workplace Conversations
Is HR overrated for startups?

Jul 10 2024 | 00:40:10

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Show Notes

Welcome to the Modern Workplace Conversations where we explore critical and often under-discussed topics within the professional world.
This week, we're questioning whether or not a startup needs an HR department.
My guest is Adewale Adeyemo, Founder, Zacrac, a data analytics and edtech startup that has been running since 2017 with an HR department.

Time stamps

00:53: Intro
02:05: First shot at entrepreneurship?
03:01: Why decide against having an HR department?
06:37: HR is not overrated
09:53: You can't outsource culture
14:06: Ideal time to hire an HR team
15:58: Have you experienced any HR crisis on this journey?
24:21: Automation supporting HR processes
28:21: When will Zacrac hire an HR team?
30:00: Tips for early-stage founders:30:00


Background Music: Lifes Journey Begins - idokay on Artlist

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