{"id":8895,"date":"2023-06-19T18:48:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T01:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8895"},"modified":"2023-06-19T18:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T01:48:55","slug":"top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips on How to Avoid the Cost of Bad Hires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite often, businesses suffer from the financial aspects of hiring the wrong candidate. While a bad hire might entail many factors, the primary cause is the inability of the candidate to align with the company\u2019s culture, due to personality traits, for instance. Whatever the case, it brings several losses to companies and thus is a serious problem to ponder.<\/span><\/i><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69edc9d36703e\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#What_is_a_bad_hire\" title=\"What is a bad hire?\">What is a bad hire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Top_tips_to_avoid_the_cost_of_bad_hires\" title=\"Top tips to avoid the cost of bad hires\">Top tips to avoid the cost of bad hires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Consider_looking_at_the_larger_picture\" title=\"Consider looking at the larger picture\">Consider looking at the larger picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Focus_your_strategies_on_hiring_the_best_fit_aligned_with_the_culture\" title=\"Focus your strategies on hiring the best fit, aligned with the culture\u00a0\">Focus your strategies on hiring the best fit, aligned with the culture\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Be_Clear_on_the_Job_Description_and_the_Desired_candidate\" title=\"Be Clear on the Job Description and the Desired candidate\">Be Clear on the Job Description and the Desired candidate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Perform_a_rigorous_screening_and_selection_process\" title=\"Perform a rigorous screening and selection process\">Perform a rigorous screening and selection process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Conduct_third-party_background_checks_and_collect_references\" title=\"Conduct third-party background checks and collect references\">Conduct third-party background checks and collect references<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-tips-to-avoid-the-cost-of-bad-hires\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Tips_on_How_to_Avoid_the_Cost_of_Bad_Hires\"><\/span><strong>Top Tips on How to Avoid the Cost of Bad Hires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an HR manager, you would certainly not wish to waste your valuable time and money only to end up in a bad hire. To avoid the financial implications and other losses that come with bad hiring, read through and check out the points to include in your hiring process if not done so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_bad_hire\"><\/span><strong>What is a bad hire?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the human resources arena, a bad hire could include anyone but not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a perfect match to the job description<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misleads the hiring team by providing false data about one\u2019s experience etc., in interviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks the potential to grow and develop the skills needed on the job<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcases inappropriate behaviors like gossiping, bullying co-workers, and such<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these are some of the general attributes defining a bad hire, it could even be someone excellent in skills and who performed well in interviews but lacks the personality traits to gel well in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/importance-of-a-strong-work-culture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong work culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research indicates that the average cost of making a bad hiring decision is at least <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestern.edu\/hr\/about\/news\/february-2019\/the-cost-of-a-bad-hire.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% of the individual\u2019s first-year expected earnings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/culture-tips-for-increasing-efficiency-in-the-workplace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dissatisfied customers, and damage to the company\u2019s reputation are just some penalties resulting from a bad hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_tips_to_avoid_the_cost_of_bad_hires\"><\/span><strong>Top tips to avoid the cost of bad hires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_looking_at_the_larger_picture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider looking at the larger picture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the trends of hired candidates in your organization across various levels and check the percentage of bad hires. A couple or so would not lead to any solid conclusion. However, if you have significantly experienced bad hires, that may flag some shortcomings in your hiring processes. Besides, do look into the engagement levels of employees and if they are aligned with your company culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_your_strategies_on_hiring_the_best_fit_aligned_with_the_culture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus your strategies on hiring the best fit, aligned with the culture\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t get carried away only by the skill sets or professional qualifications on a candidate\u2019s resume. While hiring, you need to focus on their future growth potential and not just meet today\u2019s needs. Check the motivation levels, enthusiasm, and outlook of the candidate before you arrive at a decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Clear_on_the_Job_Description_and_the_Desired_candidate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Clear on the Job Description and the Desired candidate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite often, employers end up wasting a lot of time and effort on screening thousands of profiles as most of them don\u2019t match the requirements of the job. A primary reason is the unclear or ambiguous job description. Make sure to create a clear and crisp job description outlining what qualifications, experience, skill sets, certifications, etc., are expected from the incumbent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perform_a_rigorous_screening_and_selection_process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a rigorous screening and selection process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different jobs demand different skills from the applicants. That said, to avoid the cost of bad hires, employers must resort to multiple tests, assessments, and interviews to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2022\/03\/15\/why-culture-values-and-skills-are-important-in-assessing-candidates\/?sh=6c64260d1d94\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thoroughly assess the potential candidate\u2019s abilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adopting a laid-back attitude towards conducting interviews or screening procedures could prove costly later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conduct_third-party_background_checks_and_collect_references\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct third-party background checks and collect references<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background checks carried out by professional vendors hired by the companies are the norm. These vendors collect all information on the potential candidate, including their personal details, education, work history, criminal checks, drug testing, and more. Besides, employers must collect details of the professional references of the applicant and speak to them before confirming the candidature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of bad hires could lead to considerable losses to the company as a whole. Check out the pointers outlined here and find the ideal fit for a job role.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, with majority of the jobs coming from Vancouver. For nearly 20 years, BC Jobs has connected job candidates with companies looking to add talent to their team. Here at BCJobs, we understand that looking for a job is difficult. To support our candidates, we recently launched a podcast to help you stand out during your job application. Listen to weekly episodes on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/podcast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hear what recruiters are thinking and what companies look for when considering their next hire.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quite often, businesses suffer from the financial aspects of hiring the wrong candidate. While a bad hire might entail many factors, the primary cause is the inability of the candidate to align with the company\u2019s culture, due to personality traits, for instance. 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