The Cost of a Bad Hire: How to Protect Your Business from Recruitment Mistakes
In a market where talent moves fast and expectations are high, making the right hire the first time isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. According to Gallup, replacing a single employee can cost 50–200% of their annual salary, while 1 in 3 new hires quit within their first 12 months. For many businesses, that means not just financial loss, but disruption to culture, team morale and momentum.
The Perfect Fit
The truth is, most hiring mistakes aren’t about capability, they’re about fit. At C&C Search, we see time and again that misalignment between a candidate’s values and a company’s culture leads to early exits. The result? A revolving door of recruitment costs, onboarding effort and team fatigue.
What are leading businesses doing?
The best businesses protect themselves by embedding a culture-first recruitment strategy. That means prioritising emotional intelligence, alignment with leadership values and adaptability, alongside technical skills. When you hire for mindset and motivation, not just experience, retention and performance naturally follow.
C&C's Success Legacy
Our team’s success stories prove it. Many of our placements, EAs, PAs and Business Support professionals, have been with their employers for years, becoming trusted partners and culture carriers. We don’t just look for someone who can do the job - we look for someone who will elevate it!
"Thank you C&C Search for being so supportive of our industry, you do stand out from the crowd! You are well known and very well respected within the PA/EA community. Not only do you provide amazing support with regard to placing candidates in suitable roles, you also host invaluable networking opportunities, which is appreciated greatly. Thank you for being so brilliant!" - Abbie
Summary
The cost of a bad hire isn’t just financial, it’s the opportunity cost of what great hiring can bring. If your business wants to hire smarter and build teams that last, it starts with partnering with a recruiter who understands both people and performance.
Ready to protect your team and your bottom line? Let’s start the conversation, email lucy@candcsearch.co.uk
