Practical HR, payroll and compliance guides for Indian startups and SMEs - written by the HR Managers who run this every day.
Five libraries covering the questions Indian employers ask most. Each one links every guide we have written on that topic.
PF, ESIC, professional tax, LWF and the Labour Codes, with rates, deadlines, penalties and state by state rules.
Open collection → Collection 02Choosing, setting up and running an HRMS: modules, attendance, payroll and reporting.
Open collection → Collection 03What to outsource, what it costs, and how to pick a partner for an Indian SME.
Open collection → Collection 04Building HR from day one: policies, documentation, systems and your first hires.
Open collection → Collection 05Hiring process, sourcing, interviews and when to bring in outside help.
Open collection →Mastering Statutory Compliance Setup: A Guide to Keeping Your Business Safe and Legal For many business owners, the phrase "statutory compliance setup" might not…
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Employee documentation is the least interesting part of HR and the part that decides most disputes.When an ex-employee files a claim, when…
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Updated 2 September 2026A strong salary structure is the foundation of Indian payroll: it defines how CTC splits into basic, HRA, allowances…
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Most small companies write their first HR policy after an argument. Someone took leave that nobody approved, or a manager fired someone…
Read guide →An HRMS is a database with workflows on top. That is not a criticism. The reason it helps is exactly that: the…
Read guide →How to Set Up an Effective Online HR System for Your Small BusinessFor small and growing businesses, managing HR in-house can quickly…
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Leave and attendance is the part of HR that looks trivial and quietly consumes the most time. It is also where most…
Read guide →Why Compliance is Crucial for Small Businesses: Protecting Your Business and Building Trust Ask a founder with thirty staff what keeps them…
Read guide →Outsourcing Employee Relations & Grievance Handling: A Smart Strategy for Modern WorkplacesEmployee relations and grievance handling are essential to creating a positive…
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Updated 2 September 2026An internal HR compliance audit reviews PF/ESIC filings, payroll accuracy, statutory registers, appointment letters, leave records, contractor certificates and…
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