“Hire slow, fire fast.”

It sounds great in theory, but like most one-liners, it oversimplifies reality.

Hire too slowly, and your company gains a reputation for dragging out the process. Candidates share horror stories of endless interviews, and top talents move on.

Fire too quickly, and it creates fear and instability. Employees start feeling like they’re just numbers, wondering if they’ll be next.

The key is balance.

Build hiring processes that are efficient but thorough. Set clear expectations during onboarding, and create objective check-ins to help struggling employees before making quick termination decisions.

A strong team isn’t built by extremes but by a thoughtful, well-balanced approach.

BeyondQuotes is a series that highlights quotes and beliefs that often oversimplify life. Reality is messy, and its lessons can’t be neatly wrapped up in a few lines. #CantQuoteThis