All HR Launcher Lab Guides by Category

HR Launcher Lab guides give small and mid-sized businesses clear, step-by-step instructions for tackling today’s toughest HR challenges. Each one includes practical checklists, tips, and detailed guidance so you can make confident decisions without wasting time searching for answers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Performance Management Guides

These guides help organizations build structured review processes, deliver effective feedback, and align individual performance with business goals. Perfect for managers and HR leaders focused on employee development and accountability.

Compensation & 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.

HR Technology Guides

Created in collaboration with the HR Technology Launch Hub, these guides help organizations evaluate, select, and implement the right HR systems for their needs. Perfect for founders, HR leaders, and operations teams navigating HRIS platforms, payroll tools, and workforce technology decisions.