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February 1, 2012 By 1 Comment

What is the Cost of a Bad Hire? (Infographic)

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Check out this great infographic covering the cost of a bad hire, and tips on how to avoid making this huge financial mistake.

  • 41% of companies said that a bad hire cost them at least $25K!
  • 25% of companies said that a bad hire cost them at least $50k!

The good news is that this is somewhat preventable. While the hiring practice may never be perfect, there are ways to increase your odds of finding that right fit.

My favorite line from the infographic is: Great Companies are made from Great Employees.

The cost of a bad hire infographic

Infographic Credits: CareerBuilder.com and Mindflash.

Filed Under: Business Development, Infographics, Team Building
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Harrison Painter is the Co-founder of Amplibuzz; a marketing and public relations amplification company that specializes in celebrity driven event promotions and securing sponsorship dollars.

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