Every employer knows the feeling — you bring someone on board who looks great on paper, interviews well, and then… it just doesn’t work out. Maybe their performance slips after a few weeks. Maybe they don’t mesh with the team. Or maybe they leave right when you’re hitting your stride. A bad hire can happen to anyone — even experienced leaders. But the real question is: what does it actually cost your business, and how can you prevent it? The Real Cost of a Bad Hire When someo