In this episode, Sarah Ropek and Claire Cathcart dig into a frustrating hiring pattern: why do we keep recruiting the wrong people? The CV looks great, the interviews go well, everyone’s excited — and then a few months in, it’s clear the hire isn’t working.

From the true cost of a mis-hire to the real reasons it happens, they explore what “wrong hire” actually means — whether it’s capability, culture, leadership, or stakeholder fit. They also share practical ways to improve hiring decisions, from clearer job design and better interview structure to involving the right people without overcomplicating the process.