Welcome to the complete directory of HR Launcher Lab guides — your centralized library of expert insights,
practical frameworks, and ready-to-use tools for every stage of people operations.
Explore the guides by category below, or visit the Launch Hubs for structured learning paths and curated collections.
Recruiting & Hiring Guides
These recruiting and hiring resources—part of our Recruiting Launch Hub—help founders and HR teams attract, assess, and hire top talent with confidence. From interview frameworks to candidate experience strategies, these guides streamline the end-to-end recruiting process for growing teams.
- 200+ of the Best Sample Interview Questions for SMBs
- How to Write Job Posts That Attract Top Talent Fast
- Craft the Perfect Role and Unlock Competitive Salaries
- Top Places to Post Jobs for Big Results
- Perfect Your Screening: Quickly Spot Standout Talent
- Master Interviews That Uncover and Secure Top Talent
- Secure Your Hire with Thorough Background Checks
- Lock in Top Talent with the Perfect Job Offer
- Signing Bonuses: A Complete Guide for SMBs
- How to Choose the Best Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- How to Choose the Best Staffing Agency for Your Growing Business
- The Ultimate Freelancer Hiring Guide for Small and Scaling Businesses
- How to Classify Workers Correctly: A Complete Employee vs Contractor Guide
- How to Recruit and Hire Employees: Small Biz Guide
Onboarding Guides
Designed to complement the Onboarding Launch Hub, these guides help you create structured, scalable onboarding programs that foster engagement, culture, and retention. Learn how to welcome new hires effectively—whether in-person or remote—and build a consistent experience from day one.
- Onboarding for Small Business: How to Set New Hires Up for Success
- Pre-boarding Mastery: Ignite Excitement and Loyalty Before Day One
- How to Create an Engaging First Day for New Hires
- Critical Forms, Compliance Tasks, and Policies for New Hire Success
- HR Orientation Blueprint: Setting New Hires Up for Success from Day One
- Fast-Track New Hire Success with Targeted Role-Specific Training
- Setting Goals & Crafting a 90-Day Success Plan for New Hires
- How to Boost Employee Engagement After Onboarding
- Effortlessly Streamline Onboarding with Technology: A Must-Have Guide for Growing Businesses
- Conquer Remote Onboarding Challenges: Empower New Hires for Lasting Success
- How to Onboard Employees Effectively: 9 Steps for Small & Scaling Teams
AI for HR Guides
Explore how artificial intelligence transforms HR operations with these guides from our AI in HR Launch Hub. Learn to implement AI responsibly across compliance, recruiting, and performance management while maintaining transparency and trust.
- Is Your HR Tech Stack AI-Ready? Build the Right Infrastructure
- Why Process Standardization Matters for Scaling Teams: A Practical Guide
- Get AI-Ready: How to Fix HR Data Hygiene
- Is Your Company Culturally Ready for AI? How to Prepare Your Team
- Practical AI in HR: 20 Use Cases with Prompts
- Chatbots vs. AI Agents in HR: Real Use Cases, Tools, and How to Choose
- Choosing AI HR Vendors: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Choosing AI HR Vendors: Mistakes Every SMB Should Avoid
- AI in HR for Small Teams: A Practical Guide by Company Stage
- How to Pilot Test an AI HR Tool Without IT Staff: A Step-by-Step SMB Guide
HR Compliance Guides
The Compliance Launch Hub offers these essential guides to help small businesses stay on top of deadlines, reporting requirements, and evolving employment laws. From annual compliance calendars to state-level regulations, each guide simplifies complex legal updates into practical HR actions.
- Hiring Simplified: Navigate Tax, Reporting, and Compliance Like a Pro
- HR Policies Simplified: Power Your Growth with the Perfect Employee Handbook
- The Ultimate Guide to Labor Law Poster Compliance for Employers
- Dominate HR Compliance: Your Complete Training Blueprint for Small Business
- Workers’ Compensation: A Quick Guide for HR Pros
- FMLA and State Leave Made Simple: Your Complete Employer Guide
- How to Create a Compliant PTO Policy: Laws, Tips, and Best Practices
- Stay Compliant: Important Wage and Hour Laws for Growing Businesses
- Avoid Costly HR Mistakes: The Record-Keeping Guide You Need
- Pay Transparency & Equity Laws: What Growing Businesses Need to Know
- Workplace Safety by Industry: How to Keep Your Small Business Compliant
- The Complete Guide to PEOs: How to Know if They’re Right for Your Small Business
- How to Conduct an HR Compliance Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses
- Wage Theft Compliance: What Employers Need to Know Now
- How to Classify Workers Correctly: A Complete Employee vs Contractor Guide
- How to Stay HR Compliant in 2026: Small Business Guide
- Anti-Discrimination and EEOC Compliance: A Complete Guide for Employers
- Data Privacy Compliance for HR: From California CPRA to GDPR
- Compliance for Remote Workforces, Simplified
- Harassment Prevention Training: What to Know in 2026
- The SMB’s Complete Guide to HR Compliance Training
- Unemployment Insurance for SMBs: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Compensation & Be Benefits guides
Created in collaboration with the Compensation & Benefits Launch Hub, these guides help organizations design fair pay structures, manage bonuses, and stay compliant with new benefit regulations. Perfect for HR and finance leaders focused on total rewards strategy and equity.
- Hiring Simplified: Navigate Tax, Reporting, and Compliance Like a Pro
- HR Policies Simplified: Power Your Growth with the Perfect Employee Handbook
- The Ultimate Guide to Labor Law Poster Compliance for Employers
- Dominate HR Compliance: Your Complete Training Blueprint for Small Business
- Workers’ Compensation: A Quick Guide for HR Pros
- FMLA and State Leave Made Simple: Your Complete Employer Guide
- How to Create a Compliant PTO Policy: Laws, Tips, and Best Practices
- Stay Compliant: Important Wage and Hour Laws for Growing Businesses
- Avoid Costly HR Mistakes: The Record-Keeping Guide You Need
- Pay Transparency & Equity Laws: What Growing Businesses Need to Know
- Workplace Safety by Industry: How to Keep Your Small Business Compliant
- The Complete Guide to PEOs: How to Know if They’re Right for Your Small Business
- How to Conduct an HR Compliance Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses
- Wage Theft Compliance: What Employers Need to Know Now
- How to Classify Workers Correctly: A Complete Employee vs Contractor Guide
- How to Stay HR Compliant in 2026: Small Business Guide
- Anti-Discrimination and EEOC Compliance: A Complete Guide for Employers
- Data Privacy Compliance for HR: From California CPRA to GDPR
- Compliance for Remote Workforces, Simplified
- Harassment Prevention Training: What to Know in 2026
- The SMB’s Complete Guide to HR Compliance Training
- Unemployment Insurance for SMBs: What Every Employer Needs to Know