7 HR tips for fast growing start-ups

Running and growing a busy start-up business is hard enough without having to think about what needs to go into your HR strategy, that’s why we have done it for you. Time is precious so I have listed the top 7 things to think about.

1. Systems and processes; anyone who has run a business will, in hindsight, wish they had put all the systems and processes in place before they started growing. Using a HR software system appropriate for business will save you time and money on unnecessary admin.  Call us now for a free demo of the breatheHR system.
2. Under the new Good Work Plan (from 6 April 2021) all new employees need to have an up-to-date contract of employment from day one. We can provide you with the latest employment contract documents appropriate for your business.
3. HR Policies are definitely not sexy, but they are useful as a reference guide for your managers. A fully compliant handbook covers almost every eventuality, taking the guess work out of how you deal with employment issues.
4. Recruitment and onboarding processes. As a start-up business, every new recruit is key and the impact of getting it wrong can be a huge waste of time and money.  With our support you can get the right people in the right seats every time.
5. Have an HR plan. As a fast growth business it is good to have an eye on the future, so you know where your business is going.  Setting out your current organisational chart and a desired (or future) organisational chart together with anticipated triggers for each new hire can be a good starting place.
6. Make sure your pay and benefits are right for your market and your employees. Different people respond to different motivators; getting rewards right, now and for the future, can be the secret to keeping your key employees.
7. Just because you’re a start-up business, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest in training and development. Giving new managers the skills to manage others is key for future growth and development of your team.  Develop a positive culture through setting goals, providing regular feedback and setting out measurables.  Investment in your people is investment in the future of your business.