Hiring Risks: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes with Fletcher Wimbush

Feb 7, 2025

Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered and IntegrityFirst Tests, brings over 26 years of expertise in talent acquisition to the conversation. He shares crucial strategies for minimizing hiring risks that can impact financial stability and safety, highlighting the need for structured interviews, candidate scorecards, and integrity testing. Wimbush emphasizes the link between hiring practices and cyber vulnerabilities, as well as the unique tools available, like a Hiring GPT, designed to streamline the recruitment process and enhance organizational safety.

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ANECDOTE

Macy's Theft

A Macy's employee stole small amounts in shipping fees, highlighting unexpected risks.
This illustrates how seemingly minor actions can have significant financial consequences.

INSIGHT

New Hire Risk

New hires (within the first year) account for a disproportionate amount of workplace risks.
This emphasizes the crucial need for thorough vetting and onboarding processes.

ADVICE

Reference Checks

Always conduct thorough reference checks by speaking directly to previous bosses.
Don't rely solely on HR or listed references, as they may not provide a complete picture.

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In this episode of Global Risk Community Chat, we discuss "Hiring Risks: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes" with Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered and IntegrityFirst Tests.

As a talent acquisition expert with over 26 years of experience, Fletcher shares actionable insights on minimizing risks in hiring processes, emphasizing the critical connection between hiring practices and organizational risk management.

We explore how neglecting proper scrutiny of new hires can lead to financial, safety, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Fletcher introduces key strategies like structured interviews, candidate scorecards, integrity testing, and thorough reference checks to ensure you hire high-performing, value-aligned individuals.

He also highlights the tools and resources available, including a Hiring GPT, to streamline your process and reduce risks.

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