An Empty Seat is Better Than a Bad Hire

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An Empty Seat is Better Than a Bad Hire

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May 3, 2018

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When it comes time to hire a new member, there is a lot of pressure to settle for the candidate that seems sufficient but not stellar. Beware, settling for the short term actually causes more pain in the future.

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May 3, 2018

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