8/4/2023

We had two candidates at the altar this past week with two separate companies, both in ‘hiring freezes’.

Each candidate was exceptional, and wanted the job.

Manager #1 from Company #1 pushed hard internally, and got the hire approved.

Manager #2 from Company #2 didn’t push, towed the company line and is now without a needed hire.

Manager #1 feels great, his team is now completed, and he thinks great things are ahead, including hitting his targets and receiving bonuses.

Manager #2 doesn’t feel great at all, and likely will struggle over the next year without this key hire. At review time, he’ll probably spend a lot time explaining the company wouldn’t let him hire the people he needed to hit his targets.


In my experience, companies usually do not care about excuses made for not hitting numbers.

Figure it out.

Get it done.

‘No buts’ ….


It’s why I always encourage managers to fight internally for hires that are needed. Especially when the right candidate has been identified, qualified, and wants the position.

Each company and each culture is different.

Got me thinking.

Does your company encourage managers to think out of the box, and push for outcomes, even against policies that are in place? Or is it hard line, get in line and follow the marching orders?

Please jump in on the poll below.


63-84, sunshine.

Make it a great day, everyone!

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Does your company encourage managers to push for outcomes and have the freedom to make mistakes, or strict on decision making?

The author can see how you vote. Learn moreDoes your company encourage managers to push for outcomes and have the freedom to make mistakes, or strict on decision making?

Company Empowers Managers

59%

Company Says Do This Only

31%

Other – Please Comment

10%