A bad hire doesn’t just annoy your team — it drains your money, your time, and your sanity. In this episode of The Bullpen, Soic and Misty break down the real cost of getting the wrong person in the door, from the hard financial hit to the quiet damage it leaves across your culture and productivity.

If you’ve ever shrugged and said “we’ll make it work,” this episode is your wake-up call.

What we cover:

• How a bad hire can cost 30–40% of a first-year salary (and in some cases $240K–$850K 🤯)

• The hidden expenses leaders forget: recruiting, onboarding, training, turnover, and legal risks

• The ripple effect on morale, burnout, and productivity

• Why rushed interviews, untrained managers, and camera-off virtual meetings create bad hires

• Reference checks, background checks, and why “I don’t know if HR did that” is a problem

• How to build a stronger hiring process so you stop kissing frogs and start finding real fits

Key Takeaways

✨ Bad hires are expensive far beyond payroll
✨ Strong hiring processes protect your bottom line
✨ Managers need interview training more than they admit
✨ Cameras ON and real conversations matter
✨ Your recruiter is a strategic partner — use them
✨ A little clarity upfront saves thousands later

Hiring shouldn’t feel like gambling. With the right process, the right questions, and the right partnership, you can avoid the financial and cultural hit of a bad hire—and finally build a team that actually works.

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