Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a role. It’s about making sure they add real value to your business. When things go wrong, the effects are bigger than you might expect.
A poor hire can slow down projects, impact team morale, and damage the customer experience. They might need more training, lack the skills you need, or struggle to deliver the quality of work required. In short, the wrong hire costs time, money, and reputation.
And those costs stack up quickly. A bad hire can range from over 1.25 times an employee’s salary to several times their annual salary. That includes direct costs like recruitment fees and lost wages, as well as hidden costs lost productivity, unhappy teams, and negative customer experiences. For a £40,000 role, the cost can easily exceed £50,000, with a knock-on effect on both revenue and reputation.
What’s more, it rarely ends quickly. Many bad hires take months to manage out of the business, often leaving within a year. That cycle of recruiting, training, and replacing is expensive and disruptive.
That’s why getting it right first time matters. A clear brief, open communication, and the right process upfront will speed up decision-making and sharpen your final selection.
At Allen & York, we focus on sustainable recruitment solutions that bring the right people into the right roles. We combine market knowledge, proven processes, and the networks we’ve built over 30 years to deliver long-term value. Because when you invest in hiring well, your people and your business thrive.