The Hidden Costs of Hiring the Wrong HR Person (and How to Avoid Them)

When businesses decide it’s time to bring HR expertise in-house, the stakes are high. Whether you’re scaling quickly, dealing with complex compliance issues, or trying to improve retention, hiring the right HR person can transform your business.

But hire the wrong one?

It’s more than just a bad fit it’s one of the most expensive mistakes you can make.

In fact, research shows that a single bad hire can cost a business 3–4 times the role’s annual salary when you add up direct and indirect losses. And in HR, where decisions directly affect your people, culture, and compliance the fallout can be even greater.

Let’s explore the real cost of getting it wrong and how to avoid it. 

Comparing the Cost of Bootcamp vs DIY: What’s the Smartest Way to Launch Your HR Consultancy?

Making the leap from a corporate HR career into consulting is exciting but it also raises one 

Final Thought: The Best Investment You Can Make is in Yourself

When you view Bootcamp as a cost, it’s easy to hesitate. But when you see it as an investment in your future business, the equation is clear:

• One retained client at £1,000/month pays for Bootcamp in less than 2 months.

•  Launching 6 months earlier could mean £10,000+ in additional income.

• Avoiding common mistakes can save £5,000+ in wasted spend.

The question isn’t “Can I afford Bootcamp?”  it’s “Can I afford to waste six months figuring it out alone?”

Ready to launch your consultancy with confidence and speed?

Join the next Leap into HR Consulting® Bootcamp and get the clients, clarity, and freedom you deserve.

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The HR Consultancy Festival 2026

Connect. Learn. Celebrate. Grow.
📍 Hilton NEC, Birmingham – May 13th 2026

Where the UK’s HR Consulting Community Comes Together

Following the success of our sold-out 2025 event, The HR Consultancy Festival 2026 is back , bolder, and more inspiring than ever.

This is the must-attend event for ambitious HR and People Consultants, coaches, partners and industry leaders who want to connect, grow and shape the future of work. It’s a day packed with powerful learning, practical strategies, meaningful conversations and unforgettable moments all designed to help you elevate your consultancy and unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re in your first year of consulting or scaling an established business, the Festival is your chance to step into a space built entirely for people like you.