HR and Recruiting for your growing agency
Growing agencies accumulate People Debt. We get you out of the red.
People Debt starts when you make your first hire, and grows as your team grows
It's the risk that builds when you're "too small for HR" and try to figure it out as you go
For agency founders, the symptoms are familiar:
A key team member resigns unexpectedly and client work suffers
Morale drops without clear cause and your culture becomes toxic
Employee effectiveness varies wildly and you can't figure out why
These aren't "growing pains" you simply have to accept
This is your People Debt demanding payment, and the bill will only get bigger unless you get smart around your people strategy
That's where Peoplevolve comes in
We partner with small, growing agencies to pay down their People Debt, grow their team the right way, and create those HR foundations that won't crack at the seams when the team gets bigger
Our Approach
Strategic People Advisory
Our flagship service provides you with the strategic expertise you need to navigate your People Debt. Have a real HR partner that understands your business, provides expert guidance, and works with you regularly to make sure you don't fall into the red.
Affordable Recruiting
Bringing on the right talent is crucial for avoiding People Debt. Whether you're looking to make your first hire or you're growing fast, we understand the pain agencies face when looking for talent. We will help you find your next great new hire without breaking the bank.
Scalable HR
A lot of People Debt boils down to having bad or no HR programs in place. The challenges that your agency faces are constantly changing, and you don't have time to become an expert in HR. Let us create and run people programs and processes tailored to your business that will grow with you.
Why Work with Peoplevolve?
Talent Acquisition Manager
Patrick Passaro
"Robb constantly displayed a keen understanding of human resources, operations and talent... [He] was invaluable in optimizing our recruitment strategies."
Executive Director, Human Resources
Kelly Maturi
"Robb brings a refreshing and unique perspective to HR... Robb was also a major driver in implementing some of our key initiatives."
Frequently Asked Questions
People Debt starts acummulating as soon as you hire your first employee, and can quickly ramp up if you don't pay attention to it. Many agency owners try to go it alone only to deal with the unexpected setbacks that come without having an HR partner.
For the same reasons you don't ignore your financials until you bounce a check, you shouldn't wait until you have an employee problem to figure out your people strategy.
Depending on the route you go, too much.
If you do it alone, then navigating job sites, managing employee applications, and winging the hiring process will cost you time, stress, and possibly culturally and financially if you make a bad hire. This is People Debt showing up even before your first hire.
On the other hand, traditional recruiting agencies will charge you from 15% to 25% or more of a new hire's first year salary. That means on the low end, you're paying two months salary to the recruiter before you see any value from your new hire.
We work with our clients to come up with a more reasonable cost per hire: one based on role, our involvement in the hiring process, and size of your agency. Our typical clients save 50% to 75% on what a traditional agency would cost while having someone closer to the process and your success.
Unsure What Your Agency Needs?
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As a bonus you will also get The Agency Owner's Guide to People Debt!
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Ready to pay down your People Debt?
It's time to navigate through your People Debt and get out of the red
Whether you just hired your first employee or your fifteenth, your People Debt is coming to collect. We'll partner with you to review your existing HR practices, identify where your People Debt is coming from, and ultimately pay down your People Debt so your business can grow.
On this call you will:
- discuss the status quo of your team, HR practices, and your goals for growth
- explore how you're feeling People Debt already in your day to day and the impact it's having
- get honest feedback and best practices to avoid your specific People Debt