The cost of a bad hire can be significant. Conservative estimates are a low as 30% of base salary where many will cite that a bad hire can cost as much as five times that person’s annual salary. A loss of a key play can also negatively impact productivity, team morale, customer experience, opportunity costs and more.
What is the cost of a bad hire?
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Updated on August 14, 2026
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