
Resources for People-People
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100+ Functional Areas for HR & People Operations Teams
A planning tool to determine your team's time and capacity–and plan for future needs.
12 Interview Questions to Determine if Somewhere is Actually a 'Great Place to Work'
Dig deeper during your next interview with this list of questions
4 Things to Consider Before Launching a Manager Training Program
A practical guide outlining key things to consider before you launch into writing a training program.
Core Value Phases
6 phases for identifying your company's core values and building an intentional culture.
Creating Your Own “ReadMe” Document
Create a simple, effective "ReadMe" document with this customizable template!
Creating a Team Charter Guide
A group artifact to help define the way your team works together, whether remote, hybrid, or in-person
EOY Team Retrospective Workshop | A Step-By-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to hosting a team retro. Get workshop guides, feedback survey templates, facilitator guide and more
Four Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
A visual handout with strategies to engage employees (that don't include ping pong!)
Individual Layoff Template
A compassionate, customizable script to help guide layoff conversations with empathy.
Job Description TEMPLATE
A formatted template to build clear and compelling job descriptions.
Layoff Agenda and Checklist
A structured tool to ensure you cover necessary logistics before, during, and after a layoff.
Layoff Anxiety Communication Script
The exact words you need to address layoff anxiety on your team.
Management Core Competencies Self-Assessment
Assess your own management skills with this simple self-assessment.
Manager Expectations Matrix
Clearly define what your organization expects from managers and how to communicate this.
Mental Health Resource Hub Worksheet
Create a company-wide mental health hub with this guided worksheet.
Minimum Viable Vision Guidelines
Get the interactive worksheet that will help you create a vivid picture of what success looks like for your organization a year from now.
More Effective Meetings
A set of tools and tips from Kate De Jong for auditing and improving meetings.
Off-site Planning Worksheet
A ready‑to‑use worksheet to help you plan and structure an impactful off‑site session.
People Operations Experts You'll Want to Work With
A running list of experts available to help with your biggest People Ops challenges.
People Ops Documentation Checklist
Get started on documentation with 25 processes commonly documented by People Ops leaders.
People Ops Functions: Planning Template
Evaluate your People Ops team's responsibilities and where you need support.
SignalFire's Remote Hiring Guide for Startups
BY FAR the most comprehensive, actionable resource we've found on this topic to date!
Target Candidate Profile TEMPLATE
Define the ideal candidate persona for your open roles, including responsibilities, qualities, and fit.
The 5 Levels of Delegation Decision Making Grid
A visual framework to help leaders assess and assign levels of autonomy.
Tips for Managers to Encourage Respectful Dialogue During the Election Season
A thoughtful guide for fostering constructive political conversations in the workplace.
Training for the Modern Manager Program Overview
Get an inside look at the management training program built for start-ups and scale-ups.
Unhappy Employee Discussion Guide
A structured conversation guide for managers to address and support unhappy employees.
Upskilling Managers: Quiz, Downloads and Reflection Exercises
Find out how well you actually upskill managers with this quiz (and some resources to improve!)
Your Ideal Workplace Culture Exercise
A six-question guide to build your vision of a great work environment (plus encouragement along the way!)
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Yearly Retrospectives Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teams



How to Navigate Employee Resignations and Communicate Role Changes



How to Help Managers Succeed: Real-World Insights from 30+ Cohorts of Manager Training



Tips for Managers to Encourage Respectful Dialogue During the Election Season



Three Election Day Email Templates to Maintain a Respectful Work Environment



4 Things to Consider Before Launching a Manager Training Program



Time-Saving Tools for People Operations Leaders: Reclaim Your Time with Confidence



11 Ways to Conduct More Empathetic, Respectful Layoffs



How to navigate layoff anxiety as a people manager (with template)



Employee onboarding checklist & template

