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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.