💥 The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire

In smaller and growing businesses, every hire matters. One misstep can have a disproportionate impact …. not just on performance, but on trust, culture, and momentum.

A poor hiring decision can lead to:

• Time and money invested in development, now lost

• Managers and leaders subtly undermined

• Others’ confidence and commitment quietly eroded

• Increased risk…for example questionable access to systems and sensitive information

• Strained relationships across the team

• Customer experience impacted

• Culture and leadership perception shaken

These aren’t just operational issues….they’re foundational cracks in a business that’s still scaling.

And while it’s easy to focus on the individual, the real opportunity lies in asking:

👉 How did we allow this to happen?

👉 What can we learn to prevent it next time?

For smaller businesses, this isn’t just about hiring better …it’s about:

• Spotting red flags early

• Setting clear expectations for behaviour and accountability

• Managing issues swiftly and constructively

• Protecting the culture you’re working so hard to build

These are the foundations of sustainable growth.

And they don’t happen by accident …they happen by design.

If this resonates, it might be time to rethink how your business approaches people, performance, and culture.

That’s where fractional people leadership can make all the difference.

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