What's the most common HR emergency in your business?
No prizes for guessing, for most businesses it's almost always performance issues that have been left too long.
You know the scenario. An employee's performance has been concerning for months. There's been informal chats, hints dropped, and growing frustration. Then suddenly it reaches breaking point and becomes an "urgent HR issue."
But here's what I've learned over the years. It was never an emergency. It was a slow-burning issue that could have been addressed systematically months ago.
This is exactly why I developed my People Planning Process. Instead of waiting for the crisis:
- Regular performance reviews
- Clear documentation from day one
- Early intervention strategies
- Manager training on handling difficult conversations
- Structured improvement plans
Performance management shouldn't be reactive. A proactive approach reduces fear, creates opportunity and increases engagement.
It's also way less stressful in the long run.
Our mission at The People Consultancy is a very simple one
— to help SME and recruitment agency owners transform their people challenges into business success.
We believe that when you align your business and personal goals with values, personal development and accountability extraordinary things happen.
Get in touch to see how we can help you and your team.