Hive’s experience supporting MPs means we know that many will now be reflecting on their post-election recruitment decisions and wondering whether the structure of their team is right, and whether that team is working as cohesively as they could be.
It’s very easy, as a new MP, to recruit in a rush. There is an urgent need to ‘hit the ground running’ and the inbox fills up pretty fast. With such a small team, most MPs usually try to recruit someone they have known previously in order to secure a trusted advisor that they can rely on during this chaotic time.
Then, there’s the flurry of recruitment activity going on across Westminster, as staff that have been made redundant seek to find a new MP, and others look for the chance of a new challenge or senior position. It is perhaps only now, after a few months of being a new Member of Parliament, that you really start working out what your office needs, and some will be wondering if they’ve got it slightly wrong.
If you were quick to hire – for whatever reason – but think you may have got things wrong, either with a particular person or the way you have split up responsibilities, then do not worry. It is very common and can be easily resolved if dealt with tactfully.
Hive Support can offer you a free consultation to review your staffing arrangements so far, help you recruit to fill any gaps and work with you and your staff to ensure everyone is working in roles best suited to their skills. Our appraisal processes can help identify training and support needs, and if difficult conversations do need to be had, then our support and early intervention can be crucial to minimise disruption.
Drop us an email to arrange a confidential chat – info@hivesupport.co.uk.
