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The Top 10 Reasons why a New HR Hire Walks from a Company Soon After Joining

Posted: 04.01.10

There are few things worse than investing a huge amount of time, effort and money in hiring a high-calibre HR practitioner, only to see them leave the company in the first three to six months after joining. HR and Business Leaders often forget that when hiring a talented HR Director to join their team, it’s important to on-board the person carefully and thoroughly to ensure that they successfully make the transition.

Consider the following reasons that new hires walk from a company, and make sure that your latest HR Director hire is not at risk.

1) The role changes

If the role changes from what was initially discussed, be sure that your new HR Director is comfortable with this change. Don't just assume they are. Address their concerns and be open. Transparency, integrity and expectation management is the key.

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