Sarah Collins

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Sarah Collins

Director of People Operations · Austin, Texas, USA

16 articles published on PeopleOpsHQ

About Sarah Collins

Sarah Collins is a People Ops strategist who has built HR systems for fast-growing remote companies. She writes about hiring, workforce management, and the operational side of building distributed teams.

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AI in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for People Operations Teams (2026)
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HR Technology

AI in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for People Operations Teams (2026)

HR Technology
Apr 6, 2026 17 min read

AI in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for People Operations Teams (2026)

AI Recruiting Strategy for HR Teams TL;DR AI is software that learns from data patterns rather than following fixed rules; in HR, it helps speed...

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Hiring Process: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
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Employee Onboarding

Hiring Process: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Employee Onboarding
Apr 5, 2026 10 min read

Hiring Process: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Learn the 9-step hiring process that reduces time-to-hire, prevents bad hires, and builds stronger teams. Data-backed strategies for structured hiring in 2026.

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Remote Work Productivity Metrics: What to Track (and What to Ignore)
Best onboarding software to streamline new hire experience
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Remote Work Culture

Remote Work Productivity Metrics: What to Track (and What to Ignore)

Remote Work Culture
Apr 4, 2026 11 min read

Remote Work Productivity Metrics: What to Track (and What to Ignore)

Remote Work Productivity Metrics for Teams TL;DR Activity-based metrics like hours logged, messages sent, and keyboard activity weaken trust and say little about real productivity,...

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People Analytics for Distributed Teams: How to Measure What Matters Across Time Zones (2026)
Best recruiting software and ATS platforms for hiring teams
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HR Technology

People Analytics for Distributed Teams: How to Measure What Matters Across Time Zones (2026)

HR Technology
Apr 3, 2026 18 min read

People Analytics for Distributed Teams: How to Measure What Matters Across Time Zones (2026)

Distributed Teams Analytics: 12 Key Metrics   TL;DR 72% of distributed companies fail to measure engagement across time zones because they still rely on office-first...

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Best Workforce Management Software for Mid-Size Companies (2026)
Global HR management guide for cross-border people operations
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HR Technology

Best Workforce Management Software for Mid-Size Companies (2026)

HR Technology
Mar 18, 2026 10 min read

Best Workforce Management Software for Mid-Size Companies (2026)

Workforce Management Software for Growing Companies TL;DR Mid-size companies typically spend about $15-$30 per employee each month on workforce management software. Top-performing teams use a...

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Global HR: How to Manage People Operations Across Borders (2026)
Best learning management systems for employee training
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People Operations

Global HR: How to Manage People Operations Across Borders (2026)

People Operations
Mar 17, 2026 17 min read

Global HR: How to Manage People Operations Across Borders (2026)

Global HR Management Across Borders TL;DR Global HR means managing compliance, culture, and operations across many countries and time zones. You’ll deal with 195+ regulatory...

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Best Employee Engagement Software: Platforms That Actually Move the Needle (2026)
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HR Technology

Best Employee Engagement Software: Platforms That Actually Move the Needle (2026)

HR Technology
Mar 1, 2026 11 min read

Best Employee Engagement Software: Platforms That Actually Move the Needle (2026)

Employee Engagement Software Platforms TL;DR Employee engagement software helps HR teams improve retention and productivity across remote, hybrid, and in-office environments. Pricing typically ranges from...

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Workforce Management: How to Plan, Schedule, and Optimize Your Team (2026)
Workforce management strategies for scheduling and optimization
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People Operations

Workforce Management: How to Plan, Schedule, and Optimize Your Team (2026)

People Operations
Feb 28, 2026 11 min read

Workforce Management: How to Plan, Schedule, and Optimize Your Team (2026)

Workforce Management Strategy for Teams TL;DR: Workforce Management Essentials Workforce management improves scheduling, resource allocation, and team productivity. Its core pillars are demand forecasting, scheduling,...

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HR Operations: The Complete Guide to Running an Efficient People Function (2026)
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People Operations

HR Operations: The Complete Guide to Running an Efficient People Function (2026)

People Operations
Feb 10, 2026 15 min read

HR Operations: The Complete Guide to Running an Efficient People Function (2026)

HR Operations Management: Efficient People Function TL;DR HR Operations oversees the employee lifecycle, payroll, compliance, and data across the organization. According to SHRM, 57% of...

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Best Performance Management Software: 10 Tools HR Teams Actually Use (2026)
Best performance management software tools compared
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HR Technology

Best Performance Management Software: 10 Tools HR Teams Actually Use (2026)

HR Technology
Feb 5, 2026 11 min read

Best Performance Management Software: 10 Tools HR Teams Actually Use (2026)

Performance Management Software Tools for 2026 TL;DR Lattice stands out for goal alignment and OKR tracking, especially for scaling SaaS teams. Betterworks shines in enterprise...

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HR Strategy: How to Build a People-First Plan That Drives Results (2026)
HR strategy guide for building a people-first organization
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People Operations

HR Strategy: How to Build a People-First Plan That Drives Results (2026)

People Operations
Jan 24, 2026 13 min read

HR Strategy: How to Build a People-First Plan That Drives Results (2026)

HR Strategy That Drives Business Results TL;DR A modern HR strategy connects people initiatives directly to business goals while adapting to workforce shifts. With 89%...

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What Is People Operations? The Complete Guide to Modern HR (2026)
What is people operations and how it transforms modern HR
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People Operations

What Is People Operations? The Complete Guide to Modern HR (2026)

People Operations
Oct 29, 2025 13 min read

What Is People Operations? The Complete Guide to Modern HR (2026)

People Operations has replaced traditional HR at leading companies. Learn what People Ops is, how it differs from HR, and how to build a modern people function in 2026.

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