Knowing when to establish an HR function at your organization
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Question: We’re a relatively small but growing organization. Up until now, all of our HR tasks have been handled by our financial controller. But she is starting to feel a bit overwhelmed and, frankly, a little out of her depth. How do we know when it’s time to hire our first real HR professional? What kind of skills should we look for in such a person?