Avoid Hiring Potentially Toxic Rockstar Employees

It's very tempting to bring aboard an employee with a great resume and track record for success.

But you have to dig deeper to learn why no other company has snagged them. It could be because they exhibit toxic behavior.

It's very important to screen for this, so that you don't end up with a workplace plague.

The

best way to do that is to get to know the individual, not their resume.

Consider

inviting the candidate to a networking event to analyze how they interact with other professionals.

Warning

signs of a toxic employee is one who's self-centered and overconfident. These individuals are also rule-following and productive, making it hard to spot.

Hire on a trial basis – you can learn a lot about an employee by giving them a temp-to-hire position. This way if things don't work out, you aren't stuck managing a toxic employee. 877-274-0147

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