When Hiring Nobody Is Better Than Hiring Just Anybody

As the Great Resignation continues, the temptation to hire anyone willing to take the job should be tempered by the many potential consequences of making a bad hire. If both hiring no one or hiring “just anyone” can be harmful, how can managers know whether it’s better to take a chance on a non-ideal candidate or keep a position vacant until they’re able to find a better one? The authors present four traits that have the biggest impact on teams — reliability, job-readiness, a positive attitude, and good communication skills — and provide guidance for how to support your short-staffed team in the meantime.