Markéta's People Ops Newsletter

Why hiring more people became a liability

The old startup equation was simple: hire more people, move faster. In 2026, that equation broke. Teams don’t win on headcount anymore but they win on…

Jan 25 • Markéta Pařízek

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July 2025

You’re Hiring in AI? Here’s How Not to Embarrass Yourself

From fine-tuned confusion to finally knowing who does what in AI — and why guessing job titles just won’t cut it anymore.

Jul 20, 2025 • Markéta Pařízek

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June 2025

Why Does LinkedIn Feel So… Empty?

LinkedIn has changed—quietly but significantly. Here’s what’s behind the shift in tone, content, and engagement.

Jun 17, 2025 • Markéta Pařízek

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May 2025

Will AI Replace Software Developers?

AI is already phasing out junior software developer roles, changing how engineering teams are built, and challenging HR to rethink long-term talent…

May 6, 2025 • Markéta Pařízek

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March 2025

Your org chart is outdated—AI killed It

For decades, we built companies the old-school way—rigid roles, endless hierarchies, and information stuck in bureaucratic traffic. But in the age of…

Mar 4, 2025 • Markéta Pařízek

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January 2025

Equity skepticism is killing your ESOP

Let’s be real: ESOPs are still something new in Europe. We’re learning how to make them work and truly drive performance. And at the moment, things are…

Jan 22, 2025 • Markéta Pařízek

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December 2024

EU Directive on Pay Transparency Is Coming-What to Expect

Love it or hate it, pay transparency is no longer just a buzzword. The EU Pay Transparency Directive is putting increasing pressure on companies to…

Dec 10, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

November 2024

Founder-Led Recruitment Drives Startup Success

Founder-led recruitment isn’t just a trendy term—it’s a powerful strategy that can define your company’s culture, draw in top talent, and set the stage…

Nov 19, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

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How to Fire an Employee in a Startup: Fast and Fair

Letting go of an employee who isn’t meeting expectations is a fundamental skill every founder should master in a startup. Yet I’m constantly frustrated…

Nov 5, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

October 2024

Performance Reviews Don’t Work—and They Never Did

Knowing your team’s performance is the holy grail of HR, and startups have been trying to "hack" it for years. But let’s face it—the traditional…

Oct 24, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

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How to Survive as the HR Department of One

...and still have impact. Founders often forget how complex HR is and expect solo HR to perform miracles. I don’t have a recipe for that, but I’ve tried…

Oct 14, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

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Why Every Startup Should Pay Attention to Organizational Design

Why are we still arguing about working from home or not? There’s a bigger conversation to be had.

Oct 6, 2024 • Markéta Pařízek

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