Are you a recruitment agency?
No. We're advisory-led: we don't place candidates or charge placement fees. We provide the process, structure and judgement to help you hire well yourself.
Do I need to be a Benchmark Business Advisory client to work with Talent?
No. Benchmark Talent Advisory is a complete, standalone service. If you're also a Benchmark Business Advisory client, your people advice connects into that broader relationship, but it's not required.
What's the difference between Talent and Benchmark Business Advisory?
Benchmark Business Advisory helps you build a more valuable, less owner-dependent business, growth strategy, value building, and sale readiness. Benchmark Talent Advisory is the people and leadership arm: hiring, leadership development, and HR. The two connect where your people decisions affect the broader business.
Can I just get a one-off HR health check, or do I have to sign up to a retainer?
You can engage us for a single, fixed-fee diagnostic or a specific staff issue with no ongoing commitment. A retainer is available if and when you want ongoing support.
Do you provide legal advice?
No, Benchmark Talent Advisory are not qualified legal advisors but we have qualified lawyers who work as part of the broader Benchmark family. Benchmark Talent Advisory provides experienced HR guidance and will flag when a matter needs a referral to a lawyer.
What size businesses do you work with?
Mostly small to medium and growing organisations, including owner-led businesses beginning to outgrow informal people practices.
How does pricing work?
After a Discovery Call and, where relevant, a People & Leadership Health Check, you'll get a tailored proposal with a clear scope, timeline and fixed fee, no surprises.
How long does the Leadership Development Program take?
Typically six months, delivered in a hybrid format, face-to-face, online and video, with optional individual coaching sessions.
Can you help with an urgent staff issue right now?
Yes. One-off staff issue support is available without needing to commit to a retainer.