5 Dec 2025

The hard truth is: people can build your business or break it

Your team is your greatest asset, but they can also be your trickiest challenge. Whether it’s performance issues, difficult conversations, or managing staff expectations, it can be overwhelming – and if you’re a small business owner you can often find yourself facing these challenges alone.

Who you gonna call?

We’ve all got a great friend that we call upon when we need a shoulder to cry on, but it’s not quite the same when it comes to sharing problems with staff.

Who do you call when you aren’t sure how to handle someone who is constantly turning up late? Are they often disrespectful to their colleagues or even clients?

Buddy punching bag

We’ve seen instances of falsifying timesheets and a rise in what is becoming known as “buddy punching” – where colleagues work together to clock in or out on behalf of another. While it might seem harmless, this is theft and it is unfair on others who work their full shifts and even putting in extra hours – making them, or you, feel like the punching bag.

What’s the solution?

You don’t have to have all the answers and you certainly aren’t alone – so let us give you the support so that your team can build your business, not break it!

At Monahans HR Consultancy, we help businesses like yours take the stress out of managing people.

From guidance on performance management, conducting effective appraisals, or handling a sensitive disciplinary case, we’ve got the expertise and the right HR support for you.

We can help with

  • Tailored advice
  • Practical support
  • A trusted HR professional who understands your business and works as an extension of your team.

Let’s make managing people easier. Get in touch today to see how we can support your success.

Juliet Mellues