A critique and examination of the process of hiring the right person is fundamental to every organization. As you read through this article, you will be able to carefully examine the opportunities and challenges in the hiring process, the delicate balance of hiring the right person and avoiding the appearance of bias. Why is this important? Perhaps the greatest challenge facing managers could be that of selecting and hiring employees, not just any employees, but employees capable of helping the organization achieve its stated mission. You will also examine cultural fit or bias. Review the Video from Tony Hsiech as a further reflection of the article you’ll be reading for this assignment.
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, believes that bad hiring decisions cost his company $100 million, in part due to the domino effect of bad hires.