It can be one of the hardest balances for business owners: looking after your people while protecting your profit.

In this episode of HR Untangled, Helen is joined by Graeme Seavor, accountant and founder of SeavorChartered, to talk through the relationship between HR and finance, and why the two don't always see eye to eye.

The conversation looks at the real decisions business owners face every day: when to hire, how to know if you can afford it, and what happens when team size starts to affect profitability. They also discuss the true cost of hiring, why wages as a percentage of revenue matters, and the common mistakes businesses make, from over-hiring to keeping roles that no longer fit.

It's an interesting and honest discussion about capacity, efficiency, growth, restructuring, outsourcing, AI and automation, and the pressure of making decisions that affect both your team and your business.

People may be your greatest asset, but they are also often your biggest cost. This episode explores how strong HR advice and financial insight can work together to help business owners make better, more confident decisions!

Listen to the full  podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5bIHOvqBUA&t=