https://www.hrkatha.com/features/case-in-point/should-the-referrer-be-blamed-for-a-bad-hire/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:14:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.hrkatha.com/features/case-in-point/should-the-referrer-be-blamed-for-a-bad-hire/#comment-69693 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:14:55 +0000 https://www.hrkatha.com/?p=33204#comment-69693 1. Reference check for people hired either through referral or otherwise is a must.
There are instances where lot is revealed about the hired person regarding work and character. Feedback has to be used judiciously.
In this case, a terminated employee was hired which on any account cannot be justified. It’s a system and procedure failure.
2. An investigation is definitely needed to ascertain if the referral had prior knowledge of the candidate’s termination from previous employment.
If yes, it’s a serious lapse and action has be taken against both the referral and the person hired.
3. It’s a fashion among some employers to say they are progressive and don’t belive in reference checks. It’s a lesson for such employers.
4. Imagine the cost of this wrong hire and the trauma it can create to the referral, the hired person, and other prospective referrals.

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