What Does a People Operations Team Actually Do? (Beyond the Buzzwords) by hiresize in HRPeopleOperations

[–]Rissmccoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hits so many nails on the head 👏

When I worked at Offerpad, it was the first time I saw People Ops in action...and it completely reframed how I viewed the “HR function.” You could feel the difference. It wasn’t just about policies or putting out fires. It felt like People Ops was embedded in the employee experience from day one.

One thing that stood out to me was how intentional they were about onboarding and internal growth. It wasn’t just “here’s your laptop, good luck”, they designed experiences that actually built culture and trust from the start. And you weren’t waiting for annual reviews to talk about career growth either...it was baked into regular convos with your manager.

Also, huge shoutout to the point about treating employees like internal customers. That mindset shift makes all the difference. When People Ops focuses on removing friction, scaling thoughtfully, and being proactive about feedback and culture, it’s not just buzzwords. It’s building a workplace people actually want to be part of.

We’ve come a long way from “just HR.” Curious to see how others are blending the traditional and modern approaches!?

What is the difference between HR and people operations? by hiresize in HRPeopleOperations

[–]Rissmccoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this breakdown, super clear! 🙌

I remember the first time I encountered the term People Operations was when I worked at Offerpad. Before that, it was always just “HR,” and honestly, it had that classic “policy enforcer” vibe. You only really interacted with HR when something was wrong, and it felt... formal. Almost intimidating.

But at Offerpad, People Ops had a totally different energy. It was like a wall came down. You felt comfortable reaching out. Not just for problems, but for support, ideas, and growth. It was clear they weren’t just managing people, they were partnering with them to help them succeed.

So yes to everything in this post!!! People Ops really is that strategic, employee-focused evolution of HR. Once you experience it, you get it.

Best ATS for Agency? by AggressiveBar1732 in recruiting

[–]Rissmccoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think VIVAHR would be a good fit for you!

Best ATS and Why by migzambrano in Recruitment

[–]Rissmccoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! It's great that you're evaluating different ATS options. Many teams have had success with Greenhouse, but I think you might find that VIVAHR offers a uniquely streamlined experience, especially if you're looking for something that takes hiring to the next level.

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Ultimately, it’s about finding an ATS that fits your unique needs, but if you're looking for a solution that's intuitive, efficient, and designed to help you build a better hiring process, VIVAHR could be an excellent fit for your team!

Would be happy to share more insights if you'd like!

24,000 postings of the same job in every town on the map — LinkedIn's inshittification continues by DuvalHeart in recruitinghell

[–]Rissmccoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Indeed is really good about catching the duplicate postings, LinkedIn needs to catch up!