Hiring wisely will prevent workplace issues in future

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 18, 2012

~~<p>Question: Why is it important for employers to carefully vet prospective employees in the hiring process?</p>
<p>Answer: Companies can’t afford hiring mistakes. They are costly and can erode staff morale, productivity and time. Finding the right match is time-consuming, and busy managers sometimes fail to devote adequate time to the hiring process. It’s more than just identifying promising résumés or profiles. Finding a compelling résumé or profile is only a start. Skills assessments, thorough interviews and reference checks, ensuring a cultural fit and managing the offer process effectively are musts. Bad personnel decisions rarely happen by chance. Managers usually discover they failed to give proper attention to the hiring process.</p>
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Question: Why is it important for employers to carefully vet prospective employees in the hiring process?

Answer: Companies can’t afford hiring mistakes. They are costly and can erode staff morale, productivity and time. Finding the right match is time-consuming, and busy managers sometimes fail to devote adequate time to the hiring process. It’s more than just identifying promising résumés or profiles. Finding a compelling résumé or profile is only a start. Skills assessments, thorough interviews and reference checks, ensuring a cultural fit and managing the offer process effectively are musts. Bad personnel decisions rarely happen by chance. Managers usually discover they failed to give proper attention to the hiring process. Login for more...