Hiring Guide
HR mistakes are expensive — mishandled terminations, compliance failures, and poor hiring decisions cost businesses far more than the cost of getting good advice upfront. This guide helps you find an HR expert who understands the practical realities of running a people-driven organization.
Use these in an intro call or first session to quickly assess fit and expertise.
1.Have you worked with companies at my size and stage, and what were the most common HR issues you saw?
Why it matters: The HR challenges of a 10-person startup are completely different from those of a 500-person company. You want someone who knows your specific context.
2.Are you familiar with employment law in my jurisdiction, and what are the key compliance risks for businesses like mine?
Why it matters: Employment law varies dramatically by location. An expert who doesn't know your jurisdiction's specific requirements can give you advice that's non-compliant in practice.
3.Walk me through how you'd handle my specific situation — a performance issue, a termination, a harassment complaint.
Why it matters: Tests their process knowledge and practical judgment on your exact problem.
4.What documentation should I have in place before taking action on a difficult employee situation?
Why it matters: Documentation is one of the most important protections in employment disputes.
5.What's the most common HR mistake you see businesses like mine make?
Why it matters: Gets you pattern-recognition from someone who has seen many similar businesses.
HR consulting sessions are practical and situation-specific. Your expert will assess your current people practices, identify compliance gaps or cultural risks, and give you concrete recommendations — whether that's a policy change, a conversation framework, or a hiring process redesign.