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Welcome to Only People Ops

The not-so-secret clubhouse for People Ops, HR Leads, and Operations Managers to make people management more structured, efficient, and fun.

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Only People…what?

Welcome to our world of HR magic, where we sprinkle a bit of joy on the serious business of people management!

In most startups and tech companies < 100 people HR responsibilities are shared across Ops, Finance, or Leadership - often without formal training or resources. Even experienced HR professionals in startups struggle with the lack of structure and support compared to larger companies.

We’re here to change that - by giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to run HR in a way that works for startups, not corporations.

Ressources

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Master Tough Talks at Work - Volume I

The step-by-step guide to navigating performance talks, salary negotiations, and team tensions with confidence, clarity, and impact.

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Master Tough Talks at Work - Volume II

The step-by-step guide to navigating performance talks, salary negotiations, and team tensions with confidence, clarity, and impact.

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Master Tough Talks at Work - Volume III

Coming soon

The step-by-step guide to navigating performance talks, salary negotiations, and team tensions with confidence, clarity, and impact.

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“I’m Leaving for Growth” and Other Exit Interview Lies

Why most feedback is fake, and how to get the truth before everyone’s gone.

Let’s Talk Numbers
Let’s Talk Numbers

Salary negotiations in European startups. The only thing more chaotic than startup salaries? Trying to talk about them.

Your Startup Doesn’t Have a Feedback Culture. It Has a Fear Problem.
Your Startup Doesn’t Have a Feedback Culture. It Has a Fear Problem.

Why half your People Ops effort is being wasted trying to fix what leadership won’t face.

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