The Worst Way to Hire (and What to Do Instead)
If you’ve ever found yourself desperate for help and ready to hire the first warm body who walks through the door, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: that’s the worst way to hire.
It’s costly. It’s stressful. And in the long run, it usually creates more problems than it solves.
At Synergy HR, we see this happen all the time with businesses across Batesville, Harrison, and the surrounding areas. Owners and managers know they need help, but they’re so busy running the business that hiring becomes a rushed afterthought.
Why It’s the Worst Way to Hire
When you hire out of desperation, you’re setting yourself up for:
High turnover. Quick hires often mean bad fits. Within weeks, you’re back to square one.
Team burnout. Your reliable employees carry the weight until the wrong hire quits.
Lost opportunities. Time spent fixing hiring mistakes is time not spent growing your business.
One common pattern we see is when a business goes through several short-term hires in a row. Each one lasts only a few weeks, so the employer feels pressured to “jump” at the next person just to fill the spot. Rushing rarely fixes the problem. It usually means repeating the same cycle again and again.
It’s not just inconvenient. It’s expensive. Studies show a bad hire can cost thousands once you factor in training, lost productivity, and starting over.
What to Do Instead
Instead of hiring in a panic or dragging out the process, use strategies that put you back in control:
Temp-to-hire. This option solves two problems at once. It lets you “test drive” an employee before making it permanent, and it keeps you from losing candidates during a long hiring process. While you’re deciding, they’re already working and proving themselves.
Pre-screened candidates. At Synergy HR, we handle the interviews, screenings, and background checks so you don’t waste time on no-shows or unqualified applicants.
Consistent support. Even when the market is slow and there aren’t people waiting on our list, we keep searching, sourcing, and screening for you. That means you do not lose time or momentum trying to do it all yourself.
How Synergy HR Can Help
We’re not just a staffing agency. We’re your local partner who understands what it’s like to run a small business in North Central Arkansas. From direct hire to temp-to-hire solutions, we make sure you get the right people in the right seats without the chaos.
Ready to stop hiring the wrong way? Contact us today (Batesville or Harrison) and let’s make your next hire the right one.
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