HR departments are often misunderstood, underestimated, or ignored, but great HR can accelerate company growth. In this episode, Cindi Baldi sits down with HR expert Greg Waechter to explore the critical role HR should play in helping companies scale, support their people, and build better workplaces. Cindi and Greg talk about the reasons HR often gets a bad rap and explore what effective HR looks like. Greg explains how HR can become more strategic and less bureaucratic, and why it’s essential to align HR with the pace and goals of the business. The conversation explains how companies can avoid common mistakes and build HR systems that support managers and employees. Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, or navigating your own career, this episode will change the way you see the role of HR in your business.   Episode Highlights: Why traditional HR models often fail in fast-growing companies The most common HR mistakes companies make How to build scalable HR systems that support performance Why early-stage startups need HR earlier than they think How effective HR drives retention, culture, and employee engagement The difference between tactical HR support and long-term HR strategy What to look for in your first or next HR hire   Guest Bio: Greg Waechter is a seasoned HR leader and founder of Super Simple HR. With a proven track record of scaling fast-growing companies, Greg helps startups build strategic, people-first HR systems that boost performance, culture, and retention. Known for cutting through corporate jargon, he delivers straightforward, actionable HR solutions that make work better for employees and easier for leaders. From scrappy startups to IPO-bound enterprises, Greg’s expertise turns complex people challenges into simple, effective strategies that drive real business growth.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwaechter Super Simple HR: https://supersimplehr.com/about-us   Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lZIQRkRkinU   Join Our Community & Follow Us: - Youtube Channel  - LinkedIn - Instagram