How to Hire Smart and Avoid Expensive Mistakes
We’ve all been there. Someone hands in their notice. A key client lands. A manager waves the burnout flag. And suddenly, you’re in “just get someone in” mode. But when you hire in panic, you often end up with the wrong person, more problems, and the very thing you were trying to avoid; a costly mess to untangle. In this article, I’m sharing the red flags that signal a panic hire, the steps to hiring smarter (even when time is tight), and how to use your employer brand to attract the right people — the ones who’ll thrive in your team, not just survive.
