WHEN putting together your business plan, do you ask the following questions – Do I want my business to grow? Do I want my best people to leave? Do I care about my staff?
While the answers may seem obvious it’s surprising how many companies struggle with costly and time-consuming staffing challenges, says Kate Smart, head of Talented Teams, the new Northamptonshire-based people selection, training and development service.
Working in partnership with Elsby & Co accountants and business advisors, Talented Teams is designed to provide creative, meaningful and tailored solutions for businesses looking to strengthen their infrastructure.
Kate, whose career has been focused on people development and facilitating business growth over the last 15 years, said: “After many years in recruitment, I’m still surprised by how many businesses wait until they are desperate before starting the process. This puts them in a vulnerable position, reacting to a suddenly identified requirement and making the experience harder for them.
“The concept behind Talented Teams is to help our clients pause, look at their internal structure and begin making decisions on a long-term basis that will meet their real needs and objectives.
“This could be setting up graduate and apprenticeship schemes, designing a robust talent engagement and management system, and also understanding the candidate market and finding the best people for the business.
“We’re already working with organisations to review their future plans and create long-term business development strategies.
“The businesses that succeed are those which consider a structured approach to address their goals, people, client relationships and sales. This funnels everything towards a bigger operational plan, which includes training and development, staff investment, employee progression, talent recognition and overall infrastructure.
“It’s long been recognised that a company’s most valuable asset is its people, but success can only be guaranteed by having the right people in the right place. We can’t wait to help others achieve this result.”