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The best leaders aren’t just qualified. They’re grounded. They respect the work because they’ve touched it.

On paper, the employee was perfect. Smart. Experienced. Eager. But here’s what happened: ➡️ The hiring process dragged on for months. ➡️ Promises made in interviews didn’t match reality. ➡️ Their onboarding was rushed, leaving them to “figure it out.”

Big shifts are happening in how we hire—and if you’re still doing things the old way, you’re already behind. Here’s what’s reshaping the hiring landscape:

You know the ones. They left their last role because they refused to answer emails at midnight. They turned down a “promotion” that demanded 70-hour weeks. They’re labeled “quiet quitters” – but I call them 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

CEOs should acknowledge that high turnover isn't just an HR issue; it affects organizational health and productivity. Replacing talent can cost between 40% to 200% of a role’s salary, and disengaged teams can reduce profitability by 21%. "Quiet quitting" erodes culture, harming morale and collaboration. Gallup suggests hiring for cultural alignment first and skills second to foster harmony and positive contributions.