Dive deep into people management best practices with our collection of playbooks, guides, templates, and more. All free to access.

Our latest report reveals how economic pressure, shifting priorities, and AI are reshaping how teams work — and what people-first leaders can do to build engagement, trust, and innovation in 2026 and beyond.

Free promotion announcement template with ready-to-use email and post copy, plus a checklist to cover every detail.
Free career development discussion template with guided questions, an action plan, and follow-up check-ins for managers.
Free payroll checklist template covering payroll prep, payday processing, tax filings, and record keeping every pay period.
Free employee code of conduct template covering workplace behavior, ethics, conflicts of interest, and reporting concerns.
Free employee handbook template covering policies, compensation, workplace conduct, safety, and employee acknowledgment.
Free employment verification letter template to confirm job title, status, and dates for landlords, lenders, and agencies.
Free preboarding checklist to prepare admin, IT setup, and team readiness so every new hire has a smooth start.
Free skills gap analysis template to compare employee skills against role requirements and plan targeted development actions.
Free employee write-up form template to document workplace incidents, policy violations, and corrective actions with space for signatures and employee comments.
Free weekly 1:1 check-in template with sections for follow-ups, priorities, blockers, feedback, and action items. Designed to bring structure to every meeting.
A free performance review 1:1 template with sections for goal tracking, performance evaluation, two-way feedback, development planning, and action items.
Free onboarding 1:1 template for managers. A structured format for first meetings with new hires, with conversation prompts, action items, and next steps.
Free 2026 weekly payroll calendar with every pay period, processing day, and Friday payday mapped out for the full year.
Free bereavement leave policy template with inclusive eligibility guidelines, standardized leave duration, approval process, and employee support resources.
Free 2026 biweekly payroll calendar with pay dates, pay periods, processing windows, and three-paycheck months flagged. Includes a standard biweekly workflow.
Free 2026 monthly payroll calendar with pay periods, paydays, a standard workflow, and key considerations for running a once-a-month payroll cycle.
Free HR audit checklist covering compliance, payroll, policies, and recordkeeping. Stay organized and audit-ready with this step-by-step preparation guide.
Build a consistent incident reporting process with this free checklist and template. Covers scoping, reporting channels, manager training, and documentation.
Download this free remote work policy template to define eligibility, set expectations, and manage compliance for remote and hybrid teams.
Structured employee offboarding checklist covering legal, payroll, IT, and knowledge transfer steps for a smooth, compliant transition.
Free AI policy template to govern AI use responsibly, manage risk, and enable secure adoption at scale.
Free, customizable Skill matrix template to map team skills, spot gaps, and support smarter hiring and promotion processes.
A comprehensive list of HR conferences happening in 2026 around the world. Both virtual and in-person.
Download a list of 45 high-impact engagement survey questions across various categories to ask remote employees.
Download our list of best HR & People Ops podcasts in 2024 to stay informed and improve your company culture.
Download a free copy of our “How to Give Feedback” template and a cheat sheet to guide you through the process.
A template for managers to run effective 1:1 meetings, including questions and prompts. Free to download.
We’ve built a simple, free-to-use employee engagement ROI calculator to help you quantify the benefits of improving engagement.
Access a free template with a list of 72 questions in 22 categories to include in your employee engagement surveys.
Get started with our free OKR template along with a short guide on how to use the Objectives & Key Results framework.
Download our free template with best-practice questions for performance reviews (including 360° and leadership reviews).
Download our list of best-practice questions for employee exit surveys and take action to reduce staff turnover.
Download our list of best-practice questions for exit interviews and take action to reduce staff turnover.
Watch all People Over Perks Live sessions on demand. Hear from top HR leaders on AI, engagement, and the future of people-first workplaces.
Free timesheet templates to simplify time tracking, reduce admin stress, and keep your team aligned. Download and customize today.
Download our best-practice career progression framework to improve engagement, lower bias, and increase efficiency.
Drive transparency and engagement: Download our OKR-based development plan template to help your people develop in alignment with their OKRs.
Get started with employee development planning today. Download our employee development plan template to promote clarity, transparency, and alignment!
Get started with building a great onboarding experience today — download this checklist to reduce new hire overwhelm and set team members up for success!
Use this template to map the employee journey, enhance your employee experience, and create a more engaging and fulfilling workplace.
This team charter will help you outline your group’s composition, strategy, and ways of working to drive collaboration and team success.
Download our detailed and customizable HR strategy plan checklist to craft a cohesive and effective framework for people operations.
Download our coaching question checklist to transform your leadership style and better understand and support your team members’ aspirations and challenges.
Align teams, elevate engagement, and drive profitability by downloading our free SMART goal template and embracing focused goal-setting.
Whether you’re starting anew or refining your existing approach to shaping your HR department, our checklist is your roadmap to success.
Access our detailed checklist to transform the new manager experience in your organization and set new leaders up for success.
Download our free template for meaningful leadership surveys that provide valuable insights into the employee experience and drive positive change.
Download our free, customizable career development plan template to support employee growth and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Download our free checklist outlining the steps to design a comprehensive employee engagement toolkit to foster communication, collaboration, and growth.
Download our list of team check-in questions to drive engagement, boost morale, and build stronger, more cohesive teams today.
Download our list of essential stay interview questions to improve retention, enhance employee engagement, and create a supportive workplace.
Download our compensation analysis template to maintain pay equity, attract the best people, and foster a positive work environment.
This template will help equip your employees with insights from every angle of their performance, enabling them to convert feedback into meaningful improvement.
This downloadable template lays the groundwork for an agreement that incentivizes your key employees to stay with your company through key business phases.
Happy employees are your strongest asset — download our free template to start building a more engaged workforce today.
Download our template to create a structured, efficient training program that drives both employee development and business success.
Download our free biweekly payroll calendar template to track pay periods, stay organized, and ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing.
Download our customizable HRIS requirements checklist to make a confident, informed decision that benefits both your business and your people.
Maximize team growth with our free, customizable Promotion Policy Template. Streamline promotions for transparency and fairness. Download now!
Download our employee engagement template today and elevate your workplace with our strategic insights!
Streamline payroll management with our free, step-by-step checklist to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
Boost remote team engagement with our free action plan — practical steps to improve communication, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.
Download our HRIS RFP (request for proposal) template to streamline vendor comparisons, avoid common pitfalls, and start your HRIS journey with confidence.
Free attendance policy template and checklist to help HR teams set clear, fair guidelines for time off and absences. Download now!
A free Employee Satisfaction Survey Template with 20+ expert-designed questions to measure engagement, gather feedback, and identify key improvement areas.
Watch our on-demand webinar, Why AI Readiness Is Your New Business Risk, to learn how leaders can bridge the gap between AI ambition and readiness.
Watch our on-demand webinar Behind the Screens to see how SQUAKE partnered with Leapsome to transform their HRIS from the ground up.
Watch our on-demand webinar on “The Great Detachment” to learn how to re-engage teams, redeploy talent, and prevent silent disengagement at work.
Watch our on-demand webinar to see how Bob W uses AI in HR to improve feedback, uncover insights, and streamline performance and survey workflows.
Watch our People Over Perks Live session to learn how AI can help leaders enhance human creativity, judgment, and empathy — not replace them.
Free AI adoption framework & HR checklist with steps for readiness, governance & enablement. Download to guide your team’s AI journey.
Upcoming AMA session: Jan 27, Wednesday
Guest: Till Neatby, Marley Spoon’s Co-Founder & Head of Culture



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