#1 Biggest Mistake to Avoid When Hiring

Flip Flops & People Ops (w/ Christie Hoffman)

Welcome to today's episode! I'll be diving into a common mistake made when bringing on a new team member. We've all experienced the disruption that comes with integrating a new hire, even when their skills align with expectations. But what often gets overlooked is the impact on team dynamics. In my view, the key to avoiding this disruption is straightforward: inclusion.
However, there's much more to this concept than meets the eye, particularly when it comes to fostering employee engagement. Join me as we explore the importance of inclusion in creating cohesive and productive teams.
Key points:

• Talk to the team BEFORE hiring a new member
• The major pitfalls in most hiring processes
• How asking the team can save your company money!

Resources Mentioned:

• Open-ended questions for hard and soft skills: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VTBA3hq929hNcRJ9JKInAGGRDypcmn-KFVfSXRKOkKo/edit?usp=sharing

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