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Case Scenarios

HR Policy Development & Compliance

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Scenario: A 30-person marketing agency is growing rapidly and lacks formal HR policies.


Tallwood’s Role:

  • Develops an employee handbook tailored to the company’s culture and legal obligations.

  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws.

  • Implements anti-harassment and discrimination policies.


Impact:

  • Reduces legal risks.

  • Sets clear expectations for employees and managers.

Recruitment Strategy & Hiring Support

Scenario: A tech startup needs to hire 10 developers within three months but lacks an in-house recruiter.
 

Tallwood's Role:

  • Designs job descriptions and posting strategies.

  • Implements structured interview processes.

  • Trains managers on bias-free hiring and interview techniques.


Impact:

  • Faster and more effective hiring.

  • Better candidate experience and higher-quality hires.

Performance Management System

Scenario: A retail business is experiencing inconsistent employee performance and morale issues.


Tallwood's Role:

  • Develops performance appraisal systems (quarterly or annual).

  • Sets up clear KPIs and feedback mechanisms.

  • Trains managers on giving constructive feedback.


Impact:

  • Improved employee accountability and motivation.

  • More objective and fair performance reviews.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Scenario: Two senior employees in a small accounting firm are in ongoing conflict, creating workplace tension.


Tallwood's Role:

  • Mediates the conflict professionally and confidentially.

  • Recommends communication training or team-building exercises.

  • Advises leadership on handling future disputes.


Impact:

  • Preserves team cohesion.

  • Reduces turnover risk due to interpersonal issues.

Organizational Development & Culture Building

Scenario: A company experiencing fast growth wants to maintain its startup culture while scaling.


Tallwood's Role:

  • Assesses current culture through surveys and interviews.

  • Facilitates workshops on values, mission alignment, and leadership development.

  • Designs onboarding programs that reflect company culture.


Impact:

  • Retains a strong culture during scaling.

  • Increases employee engagement and alignment.

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