Wednesday, August 24, 2011

How NOT to Hire!

Bad hires cost companies, well, I don't have to tell you but it's better to hire right the first time.

How NOT to hire:

  • Emergency.  These can prove to be most costly!
  • Look the part.  Unless they can complete a battery of steps to prove they are the right person for the job it might look right but it ain't right!
  • Recommended by someone without checking them out.  Still has to pass your hiring process.
  • Only when you need someone.  Should always have the pipe line full!
  • Get the cheapest guy for the job.  That philosophy reminds me of the saying; "Pay peanuts get monkeys!"
Hiring has to be a major focus of your overall strategy.  Don't do it off the cuff.
Great people make a great company.  Bad people...

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