HOW MUCH IS THE WRONG HIRE COSTING YOU?

Ever felt the sting of a poor hiring decision? It's more than just a brief discomfort—it's a costly misstep that impacts your bottom line. Our Mis-Hire Estimator helps you put a dollar figure on that mistake. At Sharp, we're obsessed with the quality of work we do, and our tool is designed to demonstrate the lasting benefits of investing in the right talent

To complete the calculator, simply input a number of hours or salary amount related to the field below. You will receive an instant calculation of the total amount spent if you were to hire the wrong person.

If a certain step of the hiring process doesn't relate to you, simply put "0".

Hours spent on hiring, onboarding and training

Job PostingThis includes the time spent on creating a job description, deciding on the job requirements, and posting the job on various platforms.

Resume ScreeningThis involves the time taken to go through the applications received, screening resumes, and shortlisting potential candidates.

Initial Phone ScreensThis is the time spent on initial phone interviews or screening calls to assess if the candidate fits the basic requirements.

InterviewingThis includes the time spent on conducting in-person or virtual interviews. This could involve multiple rounds with different team members.

Reference ChecksThis is the time spent on contacting references provided by the candidates and getting feedback about their past performance.

Skills TestingThis involves the time taken to conduct any tests or assignments to assess the candidate's skills.

Decision MakingThis includes the time spent on discussing and deciding on the final candidate(s) to hire.

Offer NegotiationThis is the time spent on negotiating the job offer, including salary, benefits, start date, etc.

Onboarding + TrainingThis involves the time taken to onboard the new hire, including orientation, training, and getting them set up with the necessary tools and resources.

Administrative TasksThis includes the time spent on various administrative tasks such as paperwork, setting up payroll, etc.

Salaries of affected employees

Hiring Manager's Annual SalaryPlease enter the annual salary of the hiring manager. This will be used to calculate the cost of their time spent on tasks related to the hiring process.

Direct Supervisor's Annual SalaryPlease enter the annual salary of the direct supervisor of the position being hired for. This will be used to calculate the cost of their time spent on tasks related to the hiring process.

New Hire's Annual SalaryPlease enter the expected annual salary for the new hire. This will be used to calculate the cost of their time spent during the onboarding process.

Your contact information

First Name*

Last Name

Email Address*

The cost of the bad hire is:

[Bad Hire Cost Here]

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