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by Chris Apps • 10 September 2026
Reference checks can add useful evidence, but they are biased and imperfect. Learn how to use them without giving weak evidence too much influence in hiring.
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by Chris Apps • 27 July 2026
Technical skill is not enough when a role involves people, pressure and judgement. Emotional intelligence can help employers reduce poor hiring decisions.
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by Chris Apps • 21 July 2026
A strong CV and interview do not always show whether a candidate can learn quickly, handle complexity and meet the real demands of the role.
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by Chris Apps • 14 July 2026
A mishire can cost far more than salary. Better recruitment protects profit, reduces wasted time and builds stronger teams that last and perform well.
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by Chris Apps • 10 July 2026
Traditional recruitment rewards confidence and polish. A modern selection process uses stronger evidence to identify who is genuinely most likely to succeed.
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by Chris Apps • 2 July 2026
Most role failures are not about technical skills alone. Learn how personality, judgement and cognitive fit shape better hiring decisions over time and prevent pain.
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by Chris Apps • 23 June 2026
Candidates can use AI to appear ideal, but presentation is not proof. Discover how a convergence of evidence can reduce the risk of a costly mishire.
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by Chris Apps • 26 May 2026
Poor hiring decisions do more than create mishires. Without a clear process, they can damage trust, invite claims of bias and expose the business.
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by Chris Apps • 18 May 2026
Candidates need the truth about the role, the culture and the manager. Honest recruitment reduces mismatched expectations and costly mishires before they start.