1. Talent Acquisition: Attracting and hiring the right talent is crucial for any company’s success, but it is especially important for a growing organization like a scale-up that need to expand rapidly. HR must identify and recruit the best talent available in the market, and ensure a seamless onboarding process.

2. Compensation and Benefits: Providing competitive compensation and benefits is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. HR teams need to develop and implement compensation and benefits packages that are aligned with the company’s goals and are competitive with industry standards.

3. Compliance and Legal Issues: HR teams need to ensure that the company complies with all relevant labor laws and regulations, and that employee contracts and policies are legally sound. It is essential to ensure that the company is protected from legal and reputational risks.

4. Employee Engagement and Retention: Employee engagement and retention are crucial for the success of any company, but they are even more critical for scale-ups. HR teams need to develop and implement strategies to keep employees motivated, engaged, and committed to the company’s goals. But also offer flexibility in the new way of working (hybrid) and ensure a modern DE&I strategy

5. Performance Management: Performance management is critical in ensuring that employees are meeting their goals and contributing to the company’s success. HR should develop and implement performance management systems that are aligned with the company’s objectives and provide meaningful feedback to employees.