What is Bad Hire Cost?
A practical guide for business owners on calculating the financial and emotional expenses of recruiting mismatches and how to navigate the fallout.
4 min
Hiring Mistakes
4 posts
The Empty Chair Paradox: why silence is better than chaos
Learn to calculate the true cost of an empty seat versus a bad hire. A guide for business owners on managing the stress of being understaffed without making a hiring mistake.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
The Simulation: why the best interview is actually a paid project
Stop guessing in interviews and start testing with paid try-out projects. Learn how to assess responsiveness, trainability, and actual work quality before hiring.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
The Forensic Reference Check: digging up the truth before you sign the offer
Stop treating reference checks as a formality. Learn the psychological tactics and specific questions that reveal a candidate's true work ethic and potential.
Ben Schmidt
7 min