Bad hiring can take on a variety of forms. Some overstate their abilities and end up being incompetent. Some people struggle under pressure. Some people require ongoing care. Finally, some people find it difficult to pick up new skills or adapt to changing circumstances. The worst poor hires undermine the performance of the entire team.
If you want a happier, more productive workplace culture, don’t ignore these new employee red flags:
Assigned Work Not Completed on time
A new employee is probably not a good fit for the job if they consistently fail to keep up with their workload and fulfill deadlines. Because a good team will chip in and lend a hand, this can be challenging to spot. When other workers take up the burden for a team member who is failing, less work gets done overall, and over time, animosity festers. After a suitable training time, if a new employee is still unable to keep up, you need to hire someone who can.
Bad Attitude About Projects or Coworkers
Even if an employee has exceptional technical talents, you should still speak with them before the workplace culture of your business suffers. Bad attitudes have a way of getting around until everyone is upset and angry. Everybody has terrible days once in a while, but it takes a unique kind of individual to spew negativity on a regular basis.
Finds it Difficult to Adjust to New Workplace
In this day and age, change is unavoidable. You’ll use new tools, experiment with different strategies, and implement unorthodox concepts. When employees accept change, it is beneficial. New hires who are unable to adjust and stretch can hinder your progress.
An established hiring strategy, with thorough job descriptions, testing, and personality evaluation, is your best defense against hiring mistakes and potential difficulties.
If you’re having trouble finding qualified candidates or making the best hiring decisions, look no further than the experts at the Business of HR to serve as your trusted advisors and recruiting support team.