HR Essentials Masterclass for scale-ups (5 employees or more)

The Swiss Startup Association Masterclass HR is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop designed to help startups tackle the most critical HR challenges that arise during scaling 🚀. The Masterclass is specifically tailored for startups with 5+ employees that are building teams, structures, and processes for sustainable growth.

During the session, you’ll gain insider insights from experienced scaleup experts and founders who openly share real-world stories, proven hacks, and practical tips from their own growth journeys. The focus is on what actually works in practice — not theory.

In addition, participants will receive ready-to-use templates and practical tools to help translate learnings directly into action, ensuring you leave with concrete takeaways you can apply immediately.

Details:

• Date: 12.03.2026
• Time: 12:30 – 18.30, followed by an apéritif and networking
• Location: Walder Wyss (Seefeldstrasse 123, 8008 Zürich)
• Speakers:
  Fabienne Limacher, Partner at Walder Wyss
  Laurent Decrue, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Holycode
  Ranjit de Sousa, CEO & Co-founder of Finder
• Costs:
  CHF 69 for SSA non-members
  CHF 40 for SSA members

Key Takeaways

• Build clear HR policies and ensure legal compliance from day one
• Design a scalable recruitment strategy to attract and retain top talent
• Implement effective performance management and feedback systems
• Use HR technology and tools to streamline processes and reduce complexity
• Learn how to structure teams and leadership as your startup grows
• Avoid common HR pitfalls that slow down scaleups
• Apply proven frameworks and templates directly to your organization

This Masterclass is designed for startups with 5+ employees. To ensure an optimal experience for the founders, we reserve the right to refuse admission if this criteria is not met.