Hire Slow, Fire Fast
Hire Slow - Fire Fast
This is great advice, but hard to follow.
Hire slow: Often businesses are in a rush to get a replacement or to fill an urgent open position. But despite the need, you should always slow down the hiring process. It may seem counterintuitive, but a slower hire after deliberation and careful consideration may result in a much better fit, and longer tenure. Less hires and less turnover is always better when it's due to getting the right people.
Hiring tip: There are two essential elements of a successful hire. Attitude and ability to learn the skills and tasks of the position. (See future post about this!)
Fire Fast: This isn't about firing someone in the first hours of employment. That's not a wise idea. You should give people time to let their guard down and show their true colors. It might take a couple of weeks to see if a person is able to do the job ... and match your companies culture. (BTW, that should be the culture you are looking to create in your business, not necessarily the one that actually exists. )
Firing Tip: So what is "fast"? I would define this as anytime during the new hire's probation period. It's important for new hires to clearly understand the parameters of their probation and how it impacts their ability to maintain employment. Releasing a person...