Hiring the wrong person costs more than just a bit of awkwardness. It drains your time, dents morale, eats into revenue, and often leaves the team wondering what went wrong.

Let’s break down what a bad hire really costs you and how to avoid it next time.

What a bad hire actually costs

It’s not just the salary. It’s the time spent training someone who isn't suited, the deals they didn’t close, the clients they may have rubbed the wrong way, and the internal trust they may have damaged.

If they stay too long, the ripple effects grow. If they leave quickly, you’re back to square one with wasted spend and a team that's lost momentum.

Common reasons it happens

• You needed someone fast and rushed the process

• You focused on the resume and ignored the warning signs

• The interview was surface-level

• Nobody asked the hard questions

• You settled

We’ve all been there. What matters is doing it better next time.

How to avoid it

• Get clear on what success looks like, not just duties

• Don’t skip screening for mindset and motivation

• Involve multiple perspectives in the interview

• Work with someone who will push back if the fit isn’t right

At Blended, we don’t just fill roles. We find the person who’s going to move the needle.

Want to talk about doing it properly next time?