What is the Cost of a Bad Hire?
Why structured hiring saves money
Hiring the wrong person doesn’t just slow your team — it can be expensive.
Direct costs
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Recruitment fees and job ads.
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Onboarding and training expenses.
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Severance or termination costs.
Indirect costs
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Lost productivity and missed goals.
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Damage to team morale.
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Customer impact if the hire underperforms.
How structure reduces risk
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Scorecards clarify success criteria from the start.
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Who Interviews uncover real performance patterns.
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WhoAnalytics validates data before decisions.
A rigorous process may take longer upfront but saves major costs later.