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"The risk of choosing the wrong person is so great, that it's often better to not choose anyone" This risk can be great, but the team and company can be organi
by mrbgty 10y ago
"The risk of choosing the wrong person is so great, that it's often better to not choose anyone"
This risk can be great, but the team and company can be organized such that the risk is extremely reduced. A pairing schedule, for example, can be very effective.
- odonnellryan 10y agoSo many things. The only times I can think that it'd be super damaging: 1) This person is talking directly to clients day one, solo 2) Their code is pushed without review... 3) They are making high-level (C-level, maybe a bit lower) decisions for your business Otherwise, yeah... a bad employee can do some harm. But, it's that employee's fault, and the other employees will realize this. It is the business's fault if they go a year under-staffed because "they are afraid." The second is MUCH more damaging: shows your leadership is not bold, they are misguided, and they don't know what to do to correct course if something goes unplanned (sub-performing employee).
- ejsmith 10y agoAnd what if you are a small startup and only have enough money to hire 1 person and you waste months of time and money trying to train the person? Hiring can make or break a small company.