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Parallel Parking & HR: Why Avoidance is Costing You More Than You Think




For years, I have avoided parallel parking. I’d either have someone else park for me or drive in circles, hoping another, easier spot would open up. Sound familiar?

Now, let’s be honest—parallel parking isn’t impossible, but it’s intimidating. It requires precision, a bit of patience, and the willingness to just go for it. And that’s exactly where HR comes in.

Are you avoiding your HR concerns the same way I avoided parallel parking? Hoping the problem will solve itself, delegating it to someone else, or waiting for the “perfect” scenario that never comes?

If so, you’re not alone. But just like parallel parking, HR is something that gets easier when you learn the right techniques and stop avoiding the challenge.

Avoidance Creates Bigger Problems

Avoiding parallel parking doesn’t eliminate the need to park—it just makes things harder and wastes time. The same goes for HR.

🚗 What happens when you keep circling the block?

  • You waste time looking for an easier option.
  • You create stress trying to avoid what’s inevitable.
  • You risk making things worse (ever been late to an event because you couldn’t find a spot?).

🏢 What happens when you avoid HR?

  • You miss compliance updates and put your business at risk.
  • You struggle with hiring, onboarding, or employee issues.
  • You lose money on high turnover, legal issues, or inefficiencies.

In both cases, you’re spending more effort avoiding the issue than it would take to just handle it.

Parallel Parking (and HR) Gets Easier With the Right Approach

And just today, I parallel-parked all on my own! 🎉

Let’s not talk about how many years it took me to get here—but the important thing is, I finally did it. And you know what? It wasn’t as hard as I had built it up to be in my head.

With HR, the same is true. When you have the right support, the right tools, and the right process, it’s not nearly as overwhelming as it seems.

A Step-by-Step Approach to HR (Just Like Parallel Parking!)

✅ Step 1: Assess Your Space

  • Parallel Parking: Check your surroundings. How much room do you have? Are there obstacles?
  • HR: Take stock of your current HR practices. What’s working? What’s outdated? Are there gaps that could cause problems?

✅ Step 2: Position Yourself for Success

  • Parallel Parking: Line up correctly before making a move.
  • HR: Make sure your business has the right policies, compliance practices, and hiring strategies in place before issues arise.

✅ Step 3: Make Small, Intentional Moves

  • Parallel Parking: Ease into the spot—small turns, steady adjustments.
  • HR: Tackle HR concerns one step at a time. Need a handbook? Start there. Need help with hiring? Create a clear process. You don’t have to fix everything overnight.

✅ Step 4: Adjust as Needed

  • Parallel Parking: Sometimes, you need to re-center or straighten up.
  • HR: Things change! New laws, new hires, new business challenges—HR isn’t static, and that’s okay. The key is adjusting as needed rather than ignoring the issue.

Stop Circling the Block—It’s Time to Take Control of Your HR

Imagine how much time and stress you could save if you finally handled the HR concerns you’ve been avoiding.

At Purciarele Group, we specialize in helping businesses take the guesswork out of HR—so you can park your business in a place of confidence, stability, and growth.

👉 Tired of driving in circles? Let’s chat about how we can make HR easier for you! Reach out to schedule your complimentary talk today www.PurciareleGroup.com 

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