The Mid-Year Team Review You Shouldn’t Skip
July Is the New January for Smart Hiring Managers
The halfway point of the year isn’t just about performance reviews — it’s about taking stock.
Where are the bottlenecks? Who’s excelling? Who’s at risk of burnout?
If you haven’t yet paused to assess your team, you could be heading into Q4 under-resourced.
What to Look for in a Mid-Year Review
Here are some questions we ask our clients to reflect on:
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Is every team member clear on their Q3 goals?
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Are we over-relying on key staff?
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Are any skills missing that are now business critical?
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What’s changed in our market that might affect team structure?
Use Reviews to Future-Proof, Not Just Backtrack
Too many managers treat reviews as backward-looking. But July is an ideal time to look forward — and recruit proactively.
We help hiring managers:
✅ Re-map roles to business priorities
✅ Identify soft-skill gaps (especially post-promotion)
✅ Build flexible hiring plans for end-of-year growth
✅ Spot future leaders and potential flight risks
Let’s Hear from You: How Are You Reviewing Your Team?
Comment below if you’ve done your mid-year check-in — or if you’ve spotted talent gaps that weren’t there in January.
👇 Share your tips — or struggles — with your mid-year review process.
And if you need support building a proactive hiring plan…
- Schedule a call to discuss how we can help you build a team that lasts
- Register a vacancy with us and let us find your next hire!
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