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.