Navigating Hiring Hazards - Lee Stacey - Episode # 001

CEO Confidential

May 25 2021 • 33 mins

Looking to hire your next employee? How do you deal with picking the WAY wrong employee? Better yet, how do you pick the right candidate? Lee Stacey, CEO & President at McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance has some insight and a story you do not want to miss on this episode of CEO Confidential.

Takeaways

  • Do your due diligence! Create a candidate checklist and interview process, then stick to it
  • Consult counsel (legal or human resources) on how to deal with tricky employee situations
  • Check references! Ask, “can you comment on this candidate's behavior in the workplace?” Sometimes brief answers are a red flag
  • When checking a reference, if a previous employer will only confirm dates of employment, that could be an indication to dig deeper and call another reference
  • Do background checks, reference checks and even a culture index can be helpful
  • Hire the right people for the right seats and your business will run as smoothly as possible

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