The role of human resource management in the growth of startups: a multiple case study from the perspective of entrepreneurs and employees

The purpose of the present study is to investigate role human resource management (HRM) in growth startups. Accordingly, missions and practices HRM startups are identified from perspective entrepreneurs employees. A multiple case approach used by focusing on two Iran. Moreover, data collected interviewing one entrepreneur four employees each company. Besides, qualitative analysed using thematic analysis. Results demonstrated various types reflect different perspectives resources these companies. Finally, results illustrated that can play an important Although research field has increased recent years, companies rarely been addressed. helps expand literature related considering startups'