Even after careful recruiting, a new employee may not meet expectations. A disciplined approach to the hiring process will ensure you choose the right candidate for your team. This month's Inside Advantage and our Recruiter Resources page present new ideas from HBS faculty and other experts on getting back to the basics for effective and efficient HR management.

M. Christine Sullivan
Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development

The right candidates.
The right fit.
The right results.

How to Prevent Hiring Disasters

Hiring someone can be a time-consuming and nerve-wracking task. Ideally, you find the perfect person for the position. In the worst-case scenario, your seemingly perfect hire turns out to be far from it. To improve your chances of making a good hire, experts say you should adhere to a disciplined process of discovery and decision making.
 

A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Effective Communication

Communication in military combat is essential to successfully execute a plan. It ensures safety, keeps everyone focused on their responsibilities, and builds awareness in rapidly changing environments. In the heat of battle, where effective communication is critical, here is what business leaders can learn from fighter pilots.
 

Tools & Time-Savers

• Three Reasons You Shouldn't Delegate
• Noise at the Office: How to Cope
• Do You Trust Your Social Networks?

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