Sometimes an external HR consultant is too remote from the organisation for what you need and you would prefer to work with someone who is more of an ’insider’, but without incurring a significant cost such as the salary package of a full-time executive.
People are both an essential and valuable resource and are likely to be a significant cost − perhaps the largest single cost − in your business.
It makes complete sense to ensure that employees are considered as part of the strategic and business planning processes right from the very top.
Your board can be strengthened to include HR expertise you can tap into when you need it - without incurring the cost of a full-time executive.