It happens in cafe all over the world. Baristas are hired on a trial basis to see if they are a good fit for the business. On the surface, this practice seems logical and, no doubt, may yield some positive results. But...I believe the practice of trial basis hiring brings with it more negative results than positive.  On this Shift Break I will go over some of my thoughts on why trial basis hiring may be a bad idea and what you might want to practice instead.  Be sure to visit the links below to learn more about good hiring and training practices.  Recommended episodes: 301 : Hiring and Training for Excellence 278 : Making great Hiring Decisions 018: Hiring, Culture, and the Future of your Shop 235 : 4 Tips for Training your Staff 130 : Anne Nylander | Training Principles for Specialty Coffee Professionals 296: Holistic Barista Training w/ David Castillo of Go Get Em Tiger , Los Angeles   Reach out for one-on-one consulting and coaching!  Book a 90 minute consulting Call now!   Visit these amazing sponsors! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co