The Cost of a Bad Hire
Businesses are facing one of the most severe employee engagement crises in history. Burnout, dissatisfaction, transactional mindsets, and a global political climate that leaves people either raging with anger or paralyzed by fear are colliding with a “doom scroll” culture fueled by social media. Add in the lingering effects of long COVID, a complex generational baton pass, and shifting workforce expectations, and the challenge for leaders is clear: Business-as-usual thinking no longer works.
You need to make sure you’re hiring the right people, for the right reasons, and for the right roles. Most CEOs and managers understand the financial cost of a bad hire, but the deeper, systemic damage often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
Publication Date: October 2025
Author: Margaret Graziano
