HR Advisory to fuel your success stories

Up&Forward helps tech startups and companies scale successfully. As your strategic HR Business Partner, we build the people and organizational infrastructure that drive your company's growth. 

Tech startups and scaleups.

Mid-sized and large tech companies.

Technical departments of non-tech companies.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our process is built around your specific goals to ensure every initiative drives real business impact.

1. Deep dive. We start with a discovery session to align on your goals, challenges, and priorities.

2. Strategic audit. We analyze your current organizational landscape to pinpoint gaps and opportunities.

3. Tailored roadmap. You get a clear plan with specific recommendations, timelines, and deliverables.

4. Hands-on execution. We work side-by-side with you to turn strategy into action.

5. Impact tracking. We monitor progress in real-time, adjusting as needed to stay on target.

6. Empowerment. We conclude with a full report and the tools ensuring your team is equipped to sustain the results.

• 20+ years of HR in tech DNA - our expertise speaks your language and anticipates the unique hurdles of the tech business.

• Experience in scaling organizations and HR processes while driving hyper-growth (10x) and keeping performance, engagement, and retention at their peak.

• HR organizational development competencies that are validated by the SHRM-SCP certification.

• Our approach is always tailored to your specific business needs.

• We are driven by the aim to see you succeed.

1. "Growth" mode. Building and scaling a startup can be chaotic. We provide the structure. From setting up your HR processes and forming the core engineering team to getting your leaders "scale-ready," we’ve got you. We jump in, architect the foundation, and solve all "people and organization puzzles" so you can focus on the product development.

Most beneficial for: Seed, Series A, and Series B startups that want to eliminate chaos and build a scalable structure and winning team for successful growth. 

Pay-as-you-go consulting hourly rates or project-based fees for maximum flexibility.

2. "Problem-Solver" mode. Targeted interventions for specific friction points. When an organizational bottleneck is slowing down your roadmap, or you need a fix for a HR related challenges, or when you need to go through a restructuring process smoothly, we provide the outside perspective and expert execution to get things moving again.

Most beneficial for: Startups, Tech companies, and the R&D departments of all sizes.

Pay-as-you-go consulting hourly rates for maximum flexibility.

3. "Embedded" mode. We join your team as your Fractional HRD, a strategic and operational insider, dedicating a set amount of time each month to steer your culture, refine your HR strategy and processes, solve your organizational bottlenecks, build the winning team, and support your leaders consistently basis. You will have all the impact of a seasoned HR professional without the full-time overhead. 

Most beneficial for: Seed, Series A, and Series B startups that need an effective HR function but are not yet ready to hire a full-time HR.

Fixed monthly fee regardless of the number of hours spent.