CHAPTER 6

Beyond “Post and Pray”

HOW ARE YOU EXECUTING AGAINST YOUR VISION?

Hardly, any company has a stated strategy to recruit subpar performers. True, not all strategies are created equal, and firms can achieve better hiring results by utilizing better hiring strategies. However, most often it is not a company’s recruiting strategy that sets it apart. It’s the company’s ability and discipline to execute upon strategy that is the real differentiator.

While a good recruiting strategy can be useful in outlining aspirational goals, the execution of that strategy is what creates real results. This isn’t much different from understanding who wants to work hard to get in good physical shape. Everyone checks that box. The more important question ...

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