David Skipton

A bad hire rarely appears as a single obvious expense. The real cost often shows up over time through declining productivity, rising payroll costs, overloaded managers, frustrated coworkers, and lost customers. By the time these warning signs appear in your financial reports, the damage may already be significant. Another key factor is that many business owners are deeply engaged in daily operations, which can cloud their perspective on the broader financial picture. This highlights the...

Why Interview Best Practices Matter Hiring is often approached like shopping: compare credentials, choose the most impressive package, and look for the best bargain. But employees aren’t interchangeable products. The wrong hire can affect productivity, team morale, customer relationships, and long-term growth. Successful organizations look beyond résumés and polished interviews. Hiring managers evaluate how a candidate thinks, communicates, collaborates, solves problems, and contributes to...

Bad hires are expensive: they drain time, morale, and momentum. For HR Operations leaders, the fastest way to reduce hiring risk is to standardize screening—before interviews turn into “gut-feel” decisions. Run Pre‑Hire Screening before interviews so your team doesn't spend valuable time on candidates who won't work out. simple 5-step pre-hire screening process Define success in the role (outcomes, not tasks). Screen for must-have capabilities and deal-breakers. Validate job fit with...