Bad hires - those individuals who are not a good fit for their roles or a company because they lack the necessary skills, don't align with the company culture, or fail to meet performance expectations. I know at least some of you are wincing at the memory of a bad hire you’ve encountered (or been involved with) in the past! It happens more than you think. In fact, according to CareerBuilder, 75% of employers admit they have hired the wrong person at some point.

When an ill-suited individual joins a team that shares common values and behaviors, the negative impact can be significant. These bad hires can impact efficiency, cause deadlines to be missed, and strain relationships as other team members compensate for the underperformer.

When a bad hire joins a cohesive team, it can also compromise team dynamics, communication, collaboration, and trust. This disruption can lead to talented individuals becoming disenchanted, potentially resulting in the loss of key team members and that’s when retention challenges begin.