Startup Human Resources

Learn what founder dilution is, why your ownership percentage drops when you raise money or issue options, and how to think about dilution strategically as y...

Learn what a vesting period is, how standard four-year vesting with a one-year cliff works, and why it matters for startup cap tables, employee retention, an...

Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.

For startups, employee compensation costs typically consume over 75% of total operating expenses. As startup accountants who help founders manage their runwa...

Discover the hidden costs of startup payroll. Learn how to optimize payroll expenses, choose the right provider, and navigate complex tax regulations.

Creating a child care stipend for startup employees? Learn the key tax considerations and financial implications. Our guide helps you navigate pre-tax vs. po...

Kruze, the leading CPA serving VC-backed startups, mines payroll data from hundreds of startups to show what CTOs make.

Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.

Our step-by-step guide will help you create an employee stock option plan that incentivizes employees and allows startups to attract and retain top talent. G...

Modeling the size of an option pool becomes incredibly important when a startup is raising a round of financing, as the VCs will expect the option pool to be...

As a founder, one of your primary responsibilities is attracting and retaining the best employees for your startup.

Decide if a PEO is right for your startup—learn costs, compliance tradeoffs, and when a PEO beats DIY payroll and benefits.