A bad hire costs you!
It costs time, money, frustration, and issues with team dynamics.
A bad hire may appear in poor performance, tension within teams, unhappy employees, unhappy clients, and ultimately, turnover.
And turnover? It hits hard — from the lost investment in training to the ripple effect it has on the entire organization.
As one leader put it, “They weren’t a good fit, so they weren’t happy and I wasn’t happy. Giving them the job wasn’t a benefit to either party.”
The lesson? Hiring right is about more than just finding someone with the right skills. It’s about ensuring they’re a true fit for your company culture.
Here’s how to make sure you hire right:
1. Have a deep understanding of the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) required for the position. Get clear about who your best candidate is. What you may overlook in hiring can cost you!
2. Assess their personality and how it will align with your managers and team dynamics. Create situational and behavioral questions to screen for your organizational core values.
3. Check your biases! Just because you connect with them on a personal level during the interview does not mean they’re the right fit for the position.
4. Do a compensation analysis to make sure your pay for the position aligns with the market and thus, attracts the best candidate.
When your team clicks, magic happens! ✨
