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The Great Resignation Is Over. The Great Re-evaluation Has Begun. Is Your Company Ready?
The Great Resignation has ended, but the Great Re-evaluation is here. Discover how startups can adapt culture, leadership, and people strategy to thrive.
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Sep 113 min read


The Top 3 Data-Driven HR Metrics Your Tech Leadership Team Is Ignoring (And How to Fix It)
The Top 3 Data-Driven HR Metrics Your Tech Leadership Team Is Ignoring (And How to Fix It) If you’re in tech leadership, you already live...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Sep 45 min read


Why Your “Back to Office” Mandate Is Killing Your Tech Company
Why Your “Back to Office” Mandate is killing your tech company Across tech, leaders are betting big on “back to office” mandates to...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Aug 284 min read


DEI Isn’t Dead — It’s Being Rebranded
DEI Isn’t Dead — It’s Being Rebranded A Founder’s Warning: Retreating isn’t neutral. It’s a signal. I’m a People Ops strategist, not a...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Aug 213 min read


AI and Startups: The “Faster, Better, Cheaper” Promise and Why I’m Still Skeptical
AI and Startups: The “Faster, Better, Cheaper” Promise and Why I’m Still Skeptical Executive Take I’m in the business of people. That...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Aug 145 min read


Stop Guessing on Employee Compensation. Your Team Knows You Are
Stop Guessing on Employee Compensation You can’t build a world-class team with back-of-the-napkin math. Yet too many startup leaders are...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Aug 75 min read


Startup Culture Myths That Need to Die
Flat orgs, founder hustle, no HR, and mission-over-money? These startup myths sound good until they cost you real growth. This week’s Thoughtful Thursday breaks down the lies founders believe, why they need to go, and what to do instead. Especially if you want to scale without losing your team—or your mind.

Annekah Hall
Jul 313 min read


Workplace Relationships, Leadership Scandals, and the HR Fallout We Don’t Talk About Enough
By now, most of you have heard about the Astronomer| Cabot scandal — a tale of workplace relationships, blurred power dynamics, and the...
Annekah Hall-Solomon
Jul 243 min read


If You're Not Using AI to Lead, You're Already Behind
AI isn’t going to replace great leaders—it’s going to expose the ones who can’t evolve. This post breaks down why AI adoption is no longer optional, how to use it without losing your human touch, and what it means to lead responsibly in a digital age.

Annekah Hall
Jul 103 min read


If You Can't Separate Politics from Your HR Role, You Might Be in the Wrong Career
When HR leaders publicly post polarizing political views, they risk more than just backlash—they compromise trust. This Thoughtful Thursday dives into the fine line between free expression and professional accountability, why civility still matters, and what it really means to lead in people operations during politically charged times. If you’re in HR, it’s time to check your role—and your impact.

Annekah Hall
Jun 304 min read
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