Choosing the wrong person for a job is a frustrating mistake. The vast majority of employers — 74 percent — admit they’ve hired the wrong person, according to a 2017 CareerBuilder survey. Not only does this cause headaches, it’s also costly. According to those surveyed, companies lost an average of $14,900 on every bad hire within the last year.
Unfortunately, you’re starting to think your new hire might not have been such a wise decision. You want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but they’re making it pretty difficult. Here are five signs of a bad hire. If any can be used to described the employee in question, it’s probably time to cut ties.
Skills Don’t Measure Up
Anyone can claim to have certain skills, but if your new hire can’t put their money where their mouth is, this is a problem. Maybe you didn’t conduct a skills test or they somehow managed to feign their way through it. Whatever the case, if they don’t have the skills needed to do the job, it’s time to replace them with someone who does.
Bad Attitude
An employee with a bad attitude is never a good thing, but it’s especially odd when the negative energy is coming from a new hire. When employees are new on the job, they put their best self forward, because they want to make a great impression. If this person doesn’t care about getting along with the team now, imagine what they’ll be like a few months down the road.
Inability to Grasp the Role
Adjusting to a new job takes time. However, the person should have at least a basic understanding of what’s needed to succeed in the role. If your new hire just can’t understand what the team needs from them, this probably isn’t the best fit.
Unwilling or Unable to Adapt
Every company does things differently, so it takes new hires time to learn the ropes. Adjusting to a new team is a process, so be patient, but do expect them to give it their all. If the person insists on doing things the way they were done at their old job — instead of acclimating to your team’s processes — consider this a red flag. It’s also a warning sign if they can’t seem to catch on, despite their best efforts.
Poor Attendance
A perpetually tardy or absent employee is always an issue, but it’s even more troublesome when that person is a new hire. In some cases, their poor attendance might stem from a reason beyond their control, but keep a close watch on the situation. Employees need to be present to get the job done, so make it clear their absence isn’t going unnoticed. Don’t be afraid to let them go if the problem persists.
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