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A bad hire is incredibly expensive. But so is investing time, effort, and money into a recruitment process only to come away empty-handed. So how can organizations improve their chances of making the right hire?

Today’s hiring managers are looking beyond technical knowledge and years of experience. They want professionals who can lead change, understand the business, adapt quickly, and contribute to long-term operational success.

We recently came across an insightful article from Alice Kantor exploring the growing workplace trend known as “lily padding.” The article examines why more professionals—particularly those earlier in their careers—are making strategic career moves to broaden their skills, gain diverse experience, and accelerate long-term career growth.

At Argentus, we’re fortunate to collaborate with Gary Newbury on a number of initiatives focused on operational excellence, leadership, and business transformation.

We recently came across an insightful article from Shireen Khan, Senior Associate, Content & Community at ETHRWorld, examining the growing importance of “emotional salary” in today’s talent market.

Hiring managers are no longer evaluating candidates solely on technical experience or years in role. Increasingly, they’re assessing leadership capability, stakeholder management, adaptability, and how candidates operate in complex environments.

We recently came across a thoughtful contribution from Gary Newbury discussing the growing importance of interim leadership across Supply Chain and Procurement functions.

We recently came across a thoughtful contribution from Mark Morrissey that challenges a common assumption in supply chain management. While procurement and sourcing often take centre stage, this piece highlights why vendor management is the true driver of long-term value.

In today’s market, interviews for Supply Chain and Procurement roles are becoming more competitive—and more focused on real-world execution. Hiring managers aren’t just assessing experience. They’re evaluating how candidates deliver results in areas like cost control, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.