Three Reasons you Should Hire Someone Who Has Been Fired

July 17th, 2015

The competition for the top talent in the healthcare industry sometimes gets fierce, but does that mean your company should consider hiring someone fired from another company? Dismissing a worthy candidate out of hand because they were fired or laid-off from a previous job isn’t smart without looking more closely at the situation. The person in question might have been an exemplary employee stuck working in an untenable position.

With that in mind, here is a look at three reasons you should consider hiring someone who’s previously been fired.

The Candidate offers a Skill Set needed by your Company

A skills gap at any firm operating in the medical industry doesn’t bode well for its future profitability. If a candidate with a state of the art skill set had been fired previously in their career, find out the reasons behind their dismissal. Remember that a personality conflict with management leads to many employees receiving a pink slip.

Ultimately, this candidate might become a difference maker for your company. The smart call is to give them a chance to prove it.

They’ve learned a Lesson after being Fired Early in their Career

Look at a candidate’s complete work history. Someone fired early in their career, but with a subsequent success at other firms, probably learned a lesson from being dismissed. Once again, it is important to find out the truth behind any firing or adverse event on a résumé. Checking their references in this case makes perfect sense.

Your Company boasts a Superior Corporate Culture

If your organization’s corporate culture is the envy of the other healthcare companies in your area, chances are good you’ll be able to support an employee with great skills who was fired from a previous job. If you trust your HR staff and managers along with your company’s procedures already in place, this candidate will be able to thrive and become a valuable member of your team.

If your company needs any additional insight on building a winning staff, talk to the experts at Pinnacle Workforce. As one of the top staffing agencies in the American healthcare industry, we can help your organization’s ultimate success. Schedule a meeting with us at your earliest convenience.

 

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