S7: E6. Laying the foundations for scalable people processes ft. Sherry White (Oxford People Solutions)

As any team starts to scale, it becomes more and more important to have sustainable and repeatable processes in place. But it’s also not uncommon for that to be overlooked in favour of things like sales and fundraising.  Sherry White is a consultant who works specifically with startups and scale-ups to tackle challenges, unblock and improve leadership, establish good foundations, face tough questions and get things moving fast!  She covers everything from culture and employment law, through to health and safety and commercial balance.During this series, we’ll be discussing the art of building strong, high-performing teams to give your startup the best foundation possible.  I’ll be speaking to industry experts about inclusion, employer branding and establishing culture, plus I’ll be hearing both the VC and founder viewpoints and experiences when it comes to finding and supporting the best talent.  So, whether you’re a founder starting to scaling your team, a hiring manager looking for top talent, or simply curious about how diverse teams are tackling the planet’s most pressing challenges, this series is for you.1:34 - Sherry’s journey from lab spaces to HR.3:34 - Are there any particular challenges that you see come up in STEM environments?6:28 - What are the main things you work with people on in early-stage businesses?7:47 - What parts of HR and People processes do you often see neglected?8:40 - What basics should people look at getting in place early?10:20 - Can startups write their own policies or do they need templates or a consultant?11:50 - How can startups offer good benefits on a tight budget?14:25 - Thoughts on equity as part of a compensation package.16:11 - What makes a good onboarding process?19:08 - Tips for scaling onboarding as the company grows.20:53 - Can video recorded onboarding work or should it always be in-person?22:05 - Is it a good motto to hire slow and fire fast?24:24- What are the legal requirements when letting someone go?26:19 - Being aware of disabilities in hiring and firing.32:57 - How early should you consult with an HR expert? Is it ever too early?34:53 - How often should you review your HR policies?36:36 - How to get in touch with Sherry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.