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Choosing HR software in 2026: a founder's checklist
From statutory compliance to employee self-service, the ten questions you should ask every HR vendor before signing.
April 8, 2026·8 min read
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Why this matters
Every growing company hits the same wall: spreadsheets and email can take you from 10 people to maybe 50, but no further. The cost of delay is measured in missed filings, frustrated managers, and — above all — great employees quietly updating their resumes.
What to do next
- Audit where HR data currently lives (hint: probably six places).
- Identify the one team most blocked by the current setup.
- Pick a platform that handles statutory compliance natively.
- Plan a 30-day migration. Not 90. Not 9.
Closing thought
HR software isn't glamorous, but it's the plumbing of your company. Get it right, and everything else flows. Get it wrong, and the whole building smells.