In a follow-up to my previous article, I’ll share my experience as an entrepreneur who made a wrong choice in hiring, and the lessons I learned from it. I employed a long-time acquaintance for a specific task, trusting his loyalty and ethics. However, I overlooked his capabilities, teamwork, and productivity. Later, I discovered he had a tight grip on the project, but contractors and the team were unhappy. Despite trying to help him, I eventually had to let him go.
The key takeaway is to consider all essential factors when hiring, including capability, teamwork, and problem-solving, not just trustworthiness.
In organizations, choosing between a loyal but unproductive employee and a productive but disloyal one can be challenging. The decision depends on the nature of the work, the employee’s impact on the organization, and long-term implications. For tasks requiring high skill, productivity is crucial. However, for routine tasks, loyalty and commitment are more important. A loyal employee can boost morale, while a disloyal one may negatively affect the organization.
Ultimately, managers must weigh the work’s nature, employee behavior, and long-term consequences in making their decision, adapting their approach to suit their organisation’s needs.
Here is the link for my earlier post:
https://lnkd.in/eDdRfMdE