For employers & HR
Practical guides to hire faster, write better job posts, stay compliant and keep good people.
Notice periods protect continuity but slow hiring. Here is how to set fair terms, handle resignations and decide when buying out a new hire's notice is worth it.
Read guideAn offer letter proposes the job; an appointment letter confirms the employment terms once the person joins. Here is what each should contain.
Read guideA plain-English guide to Provident Fund and ESI for Indian employers: coverage, contribution rates, registration and the monthly routine that keeps you compliant.
Read guideA 10-minute phone screen can save hours of wasted interviews. Here are the questions to ask, how to judge answers, and a call script you can use.
Read guideA practical POSH guide for small Indian employers: the Internal Committee, a clear policy, complaint handling, training and the records you should keep.
Read guideProbation works when it has a clear length, written goals, at least two reviews and a confirmation decision on time. Here is how to run it well.
Read guideSet pay that attracts the right people without guesswork. Gather local data, compare in-hand pay, build simple bands and review twice a year.
Read guideAsk every candidate the same job-linked questions, score answers on a fixed scale and decide on evidence. Here is a framework any small team can run.
Read guideHire too slowly and growth stalls; hire too fast and runway disappears. A simple, milestone-based plan helps startups get the timing right.
Read guideA practical guide to working hours, shift planning, rest breaks, weekly offs, night shifts and overtime pay for Indian employers under the Labour Codes.
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