
The difficulty of hiring for the right fit has come up often in my recent conversations with executives and HR leaders. All have recounted instances in the past of compromised productivity, lost opportunities or costly settlements stemming from executives who did not meet expectations, or were unhappy in the organization. These leaders know that the companies that prosper and grow as talent becomes scarce will be the ones that consistently identify, recruit and retain the right employees in the right positions. Hiring the right fit is the key to these efforts.