In the pursuit of filling vacancies in a timely fashion, organisations often overlook a fundamental truth: an empty seat costs less than one occupied by the wrong person. While the pressure to maintain productivity often drives HR departments to expedite hiring to fill vacant roles, the long-term consequences of cultural misalignment can drain organisational vitality, finances, and reputational integrity.
The financial toll of wrong hiring decisions extends well beyond the immediate costs of severance packages and renewed advertising budgets
