Founder dependency
Employees and managers may continue to rely on the owner for decisions long after the company has grown beyond that model.
Workwise helps consulting and other professional service firms develop managers, recruit and retain talent, create consistent people practices and keep employee issues from becoming an owner responsibility.
The services may be familiar, but the decisions, pressures and language are specific to your business.
Employees and managers may continue to rely on the owner for decisions long after the company has grown beyond that model.
Performance, workload, communication and accountability issues can directly affect client experience and profitability.
Subject-matter experts often become team leaders without clear expectations or practical management support.
Hiring, onboarding, pay, performance and policies may remain informal while the business becomes more complex.
We work directly with owners and leaders, support managers in real time, and become a reliable resource for employees.
Workwise can also work alongside an internal administrator who handles routine paperwork and coordination but needs experienced support for complex employee relations, compliance, recruiting and strategic people decisions.
The business is growing, adding managers, expanding services, entering new markets or finding that informal HR is no longer reliable enough.
Start a conversationClear escalation paths, real-time guidance and direct support for employee and manager issues.
Role design, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding support.
Performance practices, compensation structure, policies, career paths and employee communication.
Workforce planning, organizational change, leadership development and executive coaching.
The right HR support should understand your industry without forcing your business into a generic model.Practical guidance, tailored systems and direct access to experienced HR leaders.
Tell us what is happening. We will help you identify the right next step for your business.