Personnel & HR: Support for Growth and Staffing Questions

Personnel and HR are often the beating heart of your business. But they also come with challenges. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a team of twenty, personnel management requires clear choices and responsibility. Think of employment contracts, recruitment and selection, absenteeism, performance reviews, and maintaining a healthy company culture.

The Entrepreneurs’ Sounding Board Foundation helps you tackle all of these challenges. Our advisors have experience in HR across various industries and support you in making key strategic decisions.

Different HR challenges

As an entrepreneur, you’re bound to encounter various HR-related questions. Maybe you want to hire someone but are unsure which contract suits you and your new employee best. Your team may be growing rapidly, but your HR policies lack structure. Or maybe you’re dealing with other concerns: staff absences due to illness, rising tensions in the team, or retention issues in a tight labor market.

Especially during growth or a business transfer, HR policy becomes a critical point of attention. You’ll want to know if your current arrangements are still appropriate, if employees feel comfortable in their roles, and whether your organization is legally and operationally sound. These are all matters you can discuss with a volunteer OKB advisor.

From HR policy to clear agreements

Effective HR policy starts with clear agreements. That includes transparent employment contracts, fair compensation, and solid employee benefits. But also structured performance and development conversations, a safe working environment, and clear communication are essential.

Our advisors offer practical advice and help you build a strong HR foundation. You won’t get lengthy manuals from us, but useful insights that you can apply immediately — creating clarity and peace of mind for both you and your team.

Support during change or conflict

Business changes often affect your team. Think of a reorganization, a company transfer, or a shift in direction. It’s important to involve employees in the right way. Reduce legal risks and maintain trust within your team.

Sometimes, internal conflicts or long-term absences occur. OKB helps you keep a cool head in these situations. Together with an independent, experienced OKB advisor, you’ll discuss how to act clearly and fairly — without escalation. OKB advisors are former entrepreneurs or were once specialists in the business world, such as accountants, directors, lawyers, or marketing managers.

What does it cost?

A standard coaching program lasts six months and costs €200. You’ll receive personal guidance from a volunteer OKB advisor with HR experience. Together, you’ll identify bottlenecks and develop a plan that fits your company and your people.

Need help for less or more than six months? That’s possible too — shorter programs are available, and extensions are free.

You don’t have to do it alone: your OKB advisor will ask the right questions, help you make choices, and think through solutions to a wide range of challenges. You can find our advisors in regions across the country.

Get advice on personnel and HR

Not sure if your current HR policy still fits your business? Are you struggling with high absenteeism, a toxic team dynamic, or finding the right people? OKB has advisors throughout the Netherlands with expertise in HR and personnel management.