HR Leadership Toolkit
Practical guides to help you navigate complex people decisions with clarity and confidence.
1099 vs W-2: A Practical Guide for Founders
Worker classification mistakes can create serious financial and compliance risk. This guide breaks down contractor vs employee decisions in straightforward language so you can scale confidently. Download the guide + get HR insights delivered occasionally to your inbox.
Inside this guide:
• The core differences between 1099 and W-2
• Tax and payroll implications
• Common startup missteps
• How to reduce classification risk as you grow
Startup Equity Guide
Equity is often one of the most valuable—and often most misunderstood—parts of total rewards compensation. This guide helps HR professionals confidently explain stock options, vesting, and post-termination windows clearly to employees. Created in partnership with ESO Fund to combine financial expertise with practical HR perspective. Download the guide + get HR insights delivered occasionally to your inbox.
Inside this guide:
• How to explain FMV, strike price, and vesting clearly
• What HR should communicate at each stage of the equity lifecycle
• How to handle post-termination exercise conversations
• How equity fits into total rewards strategy
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