Hiring is a critical aspect of running a successful business. Putting the right people in the right positions is essential to building a strong team that works together and thrives together. Unfortunately, solving the hiring puzzle is no easy task, but it’s a job that must get done.
Even the best companies make bad hiring decisions from time to time. Why does it happen? According to a post from NewtonSoftware.com, here is why bad hiring decisions happen:
- 43% – Needed to fill the job quickly
- 22% – Insufficient talent intelligence
- 13% – Sourcing techniques need to be adjusted per open position
- 10% – Fewer recruiters due to the recession have made it difficult to go through applications
- 9% – Didn’t check references
- 8% – Lack of strong employment brand
It’s your responsibility to hire the right people for the job. If you make the job offer to the wrong person, it can result in a time consuming, complicated, stressful, and costly situation. Plus, you’ll make your job harder than it should be. In the unfortunate event that you make a bad hire, learn from your mistakes so that you don’t do it again.
When it comes to hiring, be patient. Take advantage of the resources around you to ensure that you always hire the right person for the job. Do your due diligence before you hire anyone. Background checks, reference checks, job interviews, hiring technology, and other checks are in place to help you avoid making a bad hire.
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