Action points

  • When recruiting, put lots of work into a job profile and make sure you’ve nailed not just the skills, but the attitudes and personality required.
  • Set up a comprehensive induction process. Over the first few weeks, grill the recruit so you can find out if they’re the right fit. And if they’re not, then you need to make the call.

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