Scaling up within your sector
HR StrategyGrowth adds pressure to structure, leadership and recruitment. The people plan needs to move before the cracks become expensive.
Originally published 24 June 2024 · Updated for the People HQ site
HR StrategyTopic
6 August 2026Reviewed
Make the operating model visible
Clarify how work should flow, where decisions sit and which roles are genuinely required for the next stage.
Build managers before adding headcount
Promoting technical experts without leadership support can create bottlenecks. Give managers clear expectations, coaching and useful people data.
Recruit against future outcomes
A growth hire should solve the next problem, not replicate the shape of the current team. Write the brief around the first-year contribution.
A useful next step
If this issue is affecting a current vacancy or people plan, People HQ can help turn the principle into a practical decision.
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