In this episode of Small Business School, we dive into the essential role of HR in scaling your business with Larissa Currah. Larissa is the Founder of LC People Consulting, which supports organizations with independent HR Consulting and Fractional HR Services. She has over a decade of HR experience working with organizations to support their growth and scale. Her expertise in leveraging people data to inform strategic needs enable organizations to make the right financial contributions to produce high performing and engaged teams! 

Tune in to learn how to invest in HR strategically and the key indicators that it's time to bring in a HR professional to your business.

Topics Covered:

• How early investment in HR helped a tech company scale rapidly.
• Key indicators that signal it’s time to bring in HR support, including turnover rates and team feedback.
• The pros and cons of fractional HR versus an internal HR team, and how to decide what’s right for your business.
• The importance of understanding your long-term vision and how it affects your HR needs and hiring strategy.
• The differences between recruiters and HR generalists, and how each plays a role in your company's growth.
• Tips on how to choose a recruitment agency and avoid common pitfalls in the hiring process.

HR isn’t just about solving problems—it's about laying a strong foundation for long-term success. If you’re serious about scaling, aligning your HR strategy with your business goals is a game changer. Connect with Larissa on LinkedIn to learn more about building a thriving team!

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