Feeling the Pinch? How Smart Outsourced HR Can Help Tackle Rising Costs
- Vanessa Murphy
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
If you're a small business leader in Australia, chances are you're watching your expenses climb faster than you'd like. You're not alone; a recent survey by Amazon and YouGov revealed that 79% of small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are feeling the strain of rising operational costs and with 83% passing those costs onto their customers, it's clear that many are stuck in a tough spot: absorb the pressure or risk losing your edge. What if we told you there's a smarter way to manage the impact, one that doesn’t involve cutting corners or compromising your culture?
At Two Heads HR, we work with businesses just like yours to rethink how HR fits into the bigger financial picture. The truth is, great people practices aren't just nice to have - they're a powerful lever for cost control and business performance.
Here’s how HR can help you weather the storm:
Reduce turnover costs Replacing an employee can cost up to 150% of their salary. By investing in better onboarding, performance feedback, and leadership support, you can improve retention and protect your bottom line.
Get proactive with workforce planning Are you overstaffed in one area and stretched thin in another? We help you align your structure with your business goals so you're not paying for inefficiencies.
Streamline compliance and admin Avoid costly fines and wasted time by getting your policies, award compliance, and contracts in order. We take the stress out of staying on the right side of the law.
Outsource without the overheads With outsourced HR, you get senior-level support without hiring a full-time team. Whether you need us half a day a week or on an ad-hoc basis, you’ll get practical, no-nonsense help that flexes with your needs (and budget).
When margins are tight, your people strategy matters more than ever. Let’s make sure it’s working for your business and not against it. Need a second head to think through your HR approach? We offer tailored, flexible HR services to help you stay focused on what matters most. Get in touch to find out how we can support your business through the cost crunch.
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