January 23, 2008
Hiring Well Sounds Simple
CNNMoney.com’s quick-hitter advice article titled 7 ways to avoid employees from hell offers some simple advice. How about this one:
Hire well
Even the lowest-level prospect – the kind who is typically hired quickly – should be thoroughly vetted by at least two interviewers. Check references.
Well, yes, “hiring well” is the key to strong employees. Eating well is also a key to losing weight…but that doesn’t make it easy to do.
Two interviewers is a good start. Objective assessments are a better plan. Having a structured hiring process is the best plan.
