What Are The Main Reasons for a HR Hire to Fail?

When hiring for human resources (HR), it’s vital to find the right candidate as they’ll be overseeing so many different departments of your company. There are several factors to consider when finding your next member of HR staff. What can you do to ensure you’re finding the right fit for your company?

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Expert Opinions

Jobs in HR require a certain kind of person. Oakleaf Partnership surveyed 476 senior HR staff to find out more about the recruitment process. These senior members of staff worked across a wide array of industries. They worked across banking, commercial, industrial, and professional services. The size of the businesses they worked in varied, some worked in companies with 2,000 people and others worked with less than 20. Across a variety of industries, there was one common problem was HR hire failures. 74% of those interviewed said a poor culture fit was the main reason an employee didn’t last.

Right Fit

The survey revealed other factors why HR hires failed. The next common answer was a lack of delivery, with 47% of correspondence stating this reason. A close third was uncommercial, with 45%. You need to ensure the candidate can do the job and also fits your work environment. Background screening companies can also help to create a checklist when recruiting. This makes the role clear for both the candidate and the rest of the company. Points to include should cover knowledge, communication, and leadership.

Wrong Fit

Alongside being aware of the skills and characteristics you want from your employee, it’s also important to be aware of what you don’t want. In the Oakleaf survey, 13% of senior HR staff listed ‘other’ reasons why candidates didn’t work out. These varied from outdated thinking to putting self-image above customer focus. When conducting interviews, be on the lookout for red flags from your potential employees. Their CV could be misleading.

Hiring Successfully

The right candidate should speak for themselves, however, there are steps you can take to make sure you’re looking in the right direction. During the interview be sure to ask questions to give you a sense of what they’re like as a person, not just as your potential employee. After all, they’ll be dealing with people, so you need to make sure they’re a good fit with the rest of your staff. Plus once you have hired someone, make sure to offer training to give your new employee the best chance to succeed. Be sure to examine your entry process for new workers: are there any weaknesses you can improve?

HR is an important branch of your company, with so many elements of your business hanging from it so take time in finding the right person. How do you find the ideal candidates for your company?

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Rajhu S Goraai

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