Why New Hires Don’t Work Out - and How to Fix It | E186

Are you feeling frustrated because the people you hire just aren’t working out the way you’d hoped? Do you wonder why new hires struggle to fit into your team, despite careful planning? In this episode of Leadership is Feminine, host Kris Plachy takes a close look at what might be missing in your hiring process and shares practical steps to help ensure new team members align with your business.

No stranger to the challenges all leaders face when it comes to building a team, Kris candidly shares her tips on what to do when an employee just isn’t working out. Kris discusses several factors that may hinder the successful addition of a new hire to your team.

She raises the importance of a structured hiring process, including creating and sharing a detailed job description, and the necessity of having your framework in place. As Kris advises, “Don’t ever hire someone if you don’t have a job description.” She also urges leaders not to hire out of desperation, cautioning that the odds of such a hire working out are very low. This episode is a look into a successful hiring process, complete with tips such as maintaining consistent communication with new recruits, setting accurate expectations about work culture, noting your non-negotiables, and the importance of a swift firing process when necessary.

Kris offers insights that will help you refine your approach and build a team that truly supports your vision. Tune in to hear Kris’s unique perspective on leadership and hiring, inspired by years of experience and helping entrepreneurs just like you.

Key Takeaways From This Episode

1. Importance of a Hiring Framework: Emphasizing the importance of job descriptions and the hiring process.

2. Maintaining Clarity During Hiring Process: Presenting candidates with expectations.

3. Avoiding Desperate Hires: Identifying the issues that arise from hastily hiring candidates.

4. Communication and Honesty During the Hiring Process: Portraying a realistic picture of what working in the company is like.

5. Importance of Continuous Communication Post-Hiring: Suggesting frequent check-ins to avoid misunderstandings.

6. It’s Ok to Fire Someone: Learning to quickly let go of hires who don't fit

7. Always Have Candidates in the Pipeline: Adopting a continuous interviewing process to always have potential candidates.

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