Is hiring your competitive advantage? Seriously!
I was a bad hire once. It was a MBA level learning experience.
The “Why”
Despite being successful at several companies, I was a terrible fit at one company. This experience caused enormous stress for me, my family, and my coworkers. However, it also taught me some invaluable lessons. In my case, the managers used an inexpensive pre-hire assessment, and then spent countless hours trying to “fix the problem.” Ultimately, I was let go with a severance package. It was a costly mistake for the company, easily totaling over $80,000.
Inspired by this personal experience, I founded Hire to Compete.com to help businesses avoid similar hiring errors. Is your current assessment coasting you time and money?
Investing in People
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is forcing change at unheard of speeds. It is forcing companies to look at their old assessments. Are they robust enough for today’s rapidly changing talent needs? Are you making sound data-driven hiring and talent management decisions. For example, does your current assessment answer these questions:
1. Is this candidate a good fit with the manager?
2. Is the sales candidate a talker or a closer?
3. Is the candidate a resourceful, problem solver?
4. Why is this team underperforming?
5. Will this potential manager mentor and inspire others?
6. Can your assessment help with succession planning?
Hiring as a Competitive Advantage
Person takes ONE assessment – you can download TEN talent management reports.
While your competitors are using assessments only for selection, you’re saving time and money. Assessments are no longer just for selection. With a few keystrokes managers can download data-driven talent reports about an individual. For example: coaching, promotions, leadership, career development, team development, sales, and more.
Take it from someone who was a bad hire. Employee engagement starts at the front door. A small investment on quality assessments on the front end will save you $80,000+.
We can help you make hiring a competitive advantage. Call today!
John Bishop, Head Coach 314-651-1479