The True Cost of a Bad Hire—and How Smart Employers Stay Ahead
The True Cost of a Bad Hire—and How Smart Employers Stay Ahead By Purciarele Group | We love HR so you don’t have to™ Hiring isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about protecting your business, your culture, and your momentum. And when you get it wrong? The fallout is real. A “bad hire” isn’t just someone who underperforms. It’s someone who drains your time, disrupts your team, and quietly erodes the trust you’ve worked hard to build. For small businesses, the impact is magnified—because every role matters, and every hour counts. 💸 The Hidden Price Tag Let’s talk numbers. A bad hire can cost you: $5,000–$15,000 in direct expenses (recruiting, onboarding, training, severance) Weeks of lost productivity while the team picks up slack Damaged morale that leads to turnover in your top performers Legal and compliance risks if termination isn’t handled properly But the real cost? Opportunity. While you’re managing dysfunction, your competitors are scaling, innovating, and attr...