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When hiring, don’t be tempted to rush the final decision. This may save time in the short term but can lead to problems later if you end up hiring the wrong person. A sense of being rushed can lead to making a decision without fully considering the candidate’s development needs or not allotting time to address concerns that the hiring team has about the candidate.
The costs of hiring the wrong person outweigh the costs of a failed search. Poor performance and an inability to be successful in the position are the main risks of a rushed hiring decision, but other results can include unwanted turnover, disengagement, decreased morale among employees, or unanticipated coaching needs.