How One Bad Apple Can Corrupt the Bunch

You can’t always find the perfect candidate. So sometimes, it’s tempting to hire one who seems “good enough.”

But proceed with caution, because as we’ve all probably learned from experience by now, a bad hire affects a lot more than just one role.

For instance, HBR conducted one study that found financial advisors are 37% more likely to commit misconduct if they encounter a new co-worker with a history of misconduct.

Employees, it seems, are apt to learn bad behavior from each other. 

For this reason, I believe it’s always better to work with an experienced recruiter and take your time finding the right candidate before committing to one you don’t feel 100% about.

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