It’s impossible to hire the right person every time. But since mis-hires reportedly cost companies at least 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings, it’s time your company made effective recruitment a priority to avoid the detrimental cost of a bad…
A good interviewer gets the most out of candidates. While it takes time and energy to truly make the most of the interview stage and uncover the individual, it’s well worth getting it right and hiring the candidate most suited…
Reviewing resumes while attempting to quickly fill a position can make it or break it when hiring efficiently. The better we are at sifting through resumes, the better we are at finding the company’s ideal candidate. Once we are clear…
Bad hires can have drastic consequences for businesses, and hiring managers know this. The impact of a poor hiring choice can have severe financial implications for your company. As a hiring manager faced with the all-important decision, it’s understandable why…
A bad hire can be detrimental to the success of both your team and the organization. While sometimes it's impossible to avoid making a bad hire, identifying one early on is critical to maintaining your company’s morale and productivity. In…
The hiring process in many companies can drag on for weeks or even months in an attempt to find the perfect candidate. However, a lengthy hiring process can slow down your company’s progress significantly. While it is important to take…
Mis-hiring is known to be a costly mistake for businesses. While estimates vary, one study suggests that hiring the wrong candidate can cost between 5-27 times the employee’s salary. Drastic financial consequences aside, there are many other more surprising costs…
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, hiring managers are turning to other ways of hiring employees - namely using assessment tools and hiring for fit as ways of identifying candidates who are likely to succeed in any given role. …
Have you ever hired someone who was a bad fit for your company? Studies suggest that around 75% of hiring managers have chosen the wrong candidate. Chances are if you’ve ever had to hire employees for your company, you’ve made…
Are some of your employees on a different wavelength than their manager? If so, you’re not alone; many teams experience misalignment between managers and employees. Do you feel like your team's productivity is being negatively affected by improper communication and…