Why Hire a Mediocre Employee?

You have a key position open and it’s been open for a while, a problem that’s hurting your organization.

Thank goodness you also have a stack of resumes. But as you pore through the pile, filtering out the clear “no ways,” you get discouraged. There are only a few resumes left.

You meet them in person.

There’s one person you love. During the reference check, her former boss is so complimentary that after the call, he decides he can’t let her go and counters with an offer she can’t refuse.

The runner up is fine. No real red flags. Maybe a “pink flag?” Just some minor things. Those can be worked around, right?