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Many growing businesses are missing out on opportunities due to a lack of effective people strategy. Are you one of them?
Imagine having a trusted people expert on your team, someone who can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with leading a team and growing a business. A people-focused advisor who can help strengthen your business’s foundation for sustainable growth.
Hiring a full-time senior people leader may seem like a distant goal for many businesses, but there is a more accessible way to access this expertise.
Thousands of ambitious businesses have found success by working with fractional consultancy, a flexible and cost-effective way to access the talent they need.
The importance of a trusted people expert
Our survey of over 500 business leaders revealed significant opportunities for improvement in people strategy, impacting growth potential, talent retention, and overall performance. Only 16% of respondents felt confident in all areas of people strategy, highlighting the need for improvement.
While most growing businesses cannot afford a full-time people director, accessing this expertise on a fractional basis can be a game-changer.
What is fractional consultancy?
Fractional consultancy is a growing trend among smaller and mid-market businesses, offering a longer-term, flexible arrangement with established experts working alongside the leadership team to deliver results.
The benefits of a strategic people plan
Having a strategic people plan can have positive commercial impacts, especially during times of growth, mergers, or investment. An experienced people director can create a customized roadmap to help your business achieve its goals.
Developing a magnetic employer value proposition
A people director can help create and communicate a compelling employer value proposition, attracting top talent and improving retention rates.
Future-ready leadership and organizational structure
Strategic organizational design is essential for a thriving business, ensuring the right people are in the right roles with a clear succession plan in place.
Attracting investment with a strategic people plan
Having a well-designed strategic people plan can attract investment and support sustainable long-term growth for businesses.
The future of work
Embracing a people-centric approach is crucial for businesses to attract and retain top talent and thrive in the long term.
Assess your business’s performance with the People Strategy Scorecard at www.peoplepuzzles.co.uk/scorecard.
