Hiring for a Growth-Stage Business (and why your current team can’t take you further)
Are you hiring the wrong kind of people? Probably. But not in the way you think.
They're not bad hires; they were probably right for your startup but they’re not going to help you get to £10M. So who should you hire instead?
What's the one thing I can do to stop my employees leaving?
If you’re a business owner whose employees keep leaving, it’s easy to assume the problem is pay, the market, or people being less loyal than they used to be. But most resignations don’t start with money and they certainly don’t happen suddenly.
This article unpacks the real pattern behind staff turnover in growing UK businesses, why quick fixes fail and what’s usually going wrong long before someone hands in their notice.
How Do You Actually Fix Something Like This?
Founders across the UK come to me with the same frustration: “I’ve tried everything and people still keep leaving.”
The real fix isn’t another workshop, employee benefits or Friday beers. It’s uncovering the specific issues inside your business that are pushing people out, then dealing with those issues properly so the cycle stops repeating.
How to stop being involved in every decision as a Founder or Business Owner
UK tech and digital founders are hiring more people than ever but still stuck at the same revenue. If your team keeps changing every few months, you’re just replacing leavers and not building capability. This blog breaks down why constant rehiring is one of the biggest growth blockers for companies in London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds and across the UK, and why you will never reach £10m until your team is stable enough.
Why You Can't Hire Your Way To £10m
UK tech and digital founders are hiring more people than ever but still stuck at the same revenue. If your team keeps changing every few months, you’re just replacing leavers and not building capability. This blog breaks down why constant rehiring is one of the biggest growth blockers for companies in London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds and across the UK, and why you will never reach £10m until your team is stable enough.
How do I get my people to care?
If you want your team to actually care about their work, you need to help them understand that you're invested in helping them succeed and it starts before they even apply! Here's how to take people on the journey from job advert to exit.
HR Consultant vs Recruiter vs Retention Specialist: An Honest Comparison
HR consultants, leadership coaches, culture consultants, recruiters, tech platforms, benefits providers, or retention specialists… what's the difference and which do you actually need? An honest comparison.
What it actually costs every time someone leaves your business
Every time someone quits, you're losing a minimum of £20k and that’s not just recruitment fees. Here's what it actually costs when people leave your business and how to calculate what you're really losing.
Why Good People Keep Leaving Your Business (and How to Stop It)
Learn why good employees keep leaving your small business and how to stop it. Discover the real reasons behind staff turnover as well as practical ways to keep your best people.