HR: Often an Afterthought for Growing Companies

As companies grow, many realize that they’ve neglected an important part of their business: HR. It’s common for businesses to focus heavily on product development, sales, and operations in the early stages. But as teams expand—typically when they reach around 10 or more employees—the need for structured HR support becomes clear. It’s at this point that issues like employee dissatisfaction, compliance concerns, or difficulties with team coordination begin to surface.

In many cases, HR becomes something that gets addressed only when a problem arises. However, building a strong HR foundation early on should be part of any business plan. Just as you plan for finances and operations, planning for how you’ll manage and support your team is essential. HR isn’t just about managing crises; it’s about creating a sustainable environment for growth, ensuring that as your business scales, your people are set up to succeed.

One misconception is that HR is solely about recruitment, but it’s so much more. Recruitment is just one piece of the puzzle. HR involves employee relations, compliance, setting up effective processes and policies, managing compensation and benefits, fostering a positive workplace culture, and addressing issues like absenteeism or role alignment before they become bigger problems.

At Forest City HR , we understand that early-stage businesses may not think about HR until they need it. But we’re here to help companies of all sizes get ahead of these challenges. Our approach focuses on providing the right support at the right time, whether you’re just starting to scale or already managing a larger team.

HR shouldn’t be an afterthought. With the right planning, it can help your business thrive from day one.