When asked what accounted for the bad hire, survey participants report the following reasons that led to their hiring mistakes: Needed to fill the job quickly (43%) Insufficient talent intelligence (22%) Sourcing techniques need to be adjusted per open position (13%) Fewer recruiters to help review applications (10%) Failure to check references (9%) Lack of strong employment brand (8%) Twenty-six percent of employers say they weren’t sure why they made a bad hire and that sometimes you just make a mistake.
