With one poor employee pick, hiring managers could be costing their companies a significant amount of money in expenses directly associated with a new hire, as well as indirect costs resulting from a bad fit possibly impeding production.

Contract-to-hire employment allows managers to quickly fill a need while lowering the risk of hiring the wrong candidate.

While two weeks is the standard amount of notice, it might not seem like enough time to transfer knowledge and work out a coverage plan. Here’s how to optimize their final days.

Follow this guide to identifying the need and filling the position either on your own or with the help of a staffing agency.

Whether you’re searching for the right employee to replace stellar talent or you’re opening up a new position entirely, there’s a lot of work involved on your end to ensure you’re making the right decision.

Your company’s culture plays a major role in the type of candidate you attract.