How to Prevent a Costly Bad Hire
Oregon City, OR - October 27, 2023
Hiring the wrong person for
your company can be a costly mistake. The impact of a bad hire can be felt
across the whole organization. Beyond financial costs, a bad hire can affect
productivity, and hurt the reputation of the company. In this blog from a
leader in career opportunities, you’ll learn how your company can prevent a costly bad hire.
Thorough Interviews
Effective interviews are a
crucial part of the selection process. Employers should prepare a list of
questions that are relevant to the job description and make sure to interview
each candidate thoroughly. This means asking behavioral questions, like how
they stay organized and problem-solving skills, and finding out what their past
performance looks like.
Pre-Employment Assessments
Conducting pre-employment
assessments can be a great way to prevent a bad hire. The assessment will
include a personality test, a cognitive ability test, and a skills assessment.
You’ll be able to gather valuable information about a candidate’s abilities and
how they would fit in not only with the role but the company overall.
Pre-employment assessments provide a non-biased way of evaluating a candidate’s
suitability.
Check Backgrounds
Doing a thorough background
check on a candidate is essential. You should verify the accuracy of their work
history including employment date, job titles, and responsibilities. Check
references to help you confirm skills and experiences, but also their work
ethic and to check for any red flags. You should also do a criminal record
check and even a social media check to provide any extra information to rule
out any potential risks.
Conclusion
Making a bad hiring decision
can be costly for your company in both financial and reputation aspects.
Implementing these strategies will help you avoid a bad hire and only bring top
talent to your organization. You can work with a recruitment office to further
help your organization find the best fit, as they work with candidates every
step of the way through their employment search!
About Us:
Locally owned and
operated, Express Employment Professionals in Oregon City, OR is a Full-Service
Staffing Agency that continually exceeds expectations by providing services to
companies in our community while also helping job seekers find employment.
Express Employment
Professionals of Oregon City, OR
900 Main St #106
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 654-3600
https://www.expresspros.com/OregonCityOR