What HR managers often get wrong when recruiting
Hiring fails rarely because of a lack of andidates.
It fails because of flawed assumptions.
Here are a few common mistakes that quietly derail recruitment outcomes:
• Prioritising speed over suitability
• Treating CVs as proof of performance
• Hiring for today’s tasks instead of tomorrow’s demands
• Overlooking cultural and behavioural alignment
• Assuming “experience” automatically equals impact
Recruitment isn’t an administrative function.
It’s a strategic decision with long-term consequences.
When hiring focuses on filling roles rather than building capability, performance gaps and turnover follow.
The better question isn’t:
Can they do the job?
It’s:
Can they deliver results in our environment, with our people, as the role evolves?
Getting recruitment right starts with changing how we evaluate talent.
What do you think HR teams struggle with most when recruiting today?
