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Write for
SmallHRTools.

Help small teams make better HR decisions. We welcome practical articles from HR professionals, payroll specialists, recruiters and founders with experience to share.

Send us your pitch

Before you start

Length
1,200–2,500 words
Content
Original, useful and sourced
Include
At least one worked example
First step
A topic and short outline
[email protected]

Topics we cover

Write for someone handling HR in a small business: an HR generalist, a founder, a payroll manager or a team lead. Choose one problem they can act on after reading.

Hiring and onboarding
Recruiting costs, interview processes, hiring metrics and onboarding plans for small teams.
Payroll and compliance
Salary structure, payslips, benefits, leave and Indian payroll rules explained with calculations.
People management
Retention, employee feedback, performance reviews, training and everyday HR processes.
HR data and tools
Headcount planning, workforce costs, HR reporting and practical ways to use calculators or spreadsheets.

A useful angle: “How to calculate cost per hire for a 20-person company” with sample costs and a worked calculation. Make the scope as specific as the advice.

Browse the blog and our HR calculators before pitching. If we already cover your topic, explain what your article adds.

Article requirements

  1. Send original work

    Your article must be written for SmallHRTools and not published elsewhere. We do not accept copied articles, lightly rewritten versions of existing posts or unedited AI output. You are responsible for checking every claim and source.

  2. Go deep enough to be useful

    Aim for 1,200–2,500 words, with a minimum of 1,200. Include at least one worked example, calculation or detailed scenario that shows how to apply the advice. State your assumptions and label fictional or anonymised examples.

  3. Back up the numbers

    Link to primary sources for legal rules, tax rates and statutory limits. State the country, state and financial year where relevant, and check the rules at submission. For research or benchmarks, cite the original report and its year. Show the steps behind calculations.

  4. Write clearly

    Use plain English, descriptive headings and short paragraphs. Explain unfamiliar terms. Add lists or tables when they make the instructions easier to follow, and cut introductions that delay the answer.

  5. Respect privacy and image rights

    Remove personal and confidential information from screenshots, payslips and case studies. Only include images or templates you own or have permission to share. Supply source credits and descriptive alt text for each image.

  6. Make the draft easy to review

    Share a Google Doc with viewing or commenting access, or attach a Word document. Include source links in the text and send images as separate files. Add a 50–80 word author bio with your name, relevant experience and a professional profile or website.

Start with a pitch

Send us your article idea

Email [email protected] with the following:

  • Your proposed title and a short outline.
  • Who the article helps and the problem it solves.
  • The example, data or first-hand experience you will include.
  • Your name, relevant background and one or two writing samples, if available.
  • Any company, client or commercial connection to the topic.

Already have a draft? Include the document link or attachment and its word count.

Subject line: Guest post pitch: [Your topic]

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What happens after you submit

We review submissions for relevance, originality, accuracy and practical value. We may ask for a revised outline, supporting sources or changes to the draft before making a decision.

Accepted articles may be edited for clarity, formatting, titles and links. Submitting a pitch or draft does not guarantee publication. Any publishing arrangements will be confirmed by email before the article goes live.