Content about Candidate for Coaching

December 28, 2012
Is Everyone a Candidate for Coaching?

Hiring a problematic candidate is always fraught with risk. Nevertheless, in the event the company decides to proceed with the person and make an offer of employment, certain steps are advised for improving the organization’s ability to mitigate the risks. Here are six points for consideration.

 

By Dr. Stephen A. Laser

When faced with a potentially problematic hire, organizations must face a difficult decision. They can either reject the candidate outright based on the findings from the initial hiring process or they can bring the person onboard and coach him or her in the hope that the person’s behavior will change for the better.